FORWARD CONTROLS

SERIES IIA, IIB – 1962 TO 1972; 101 – 1972 TO 1978 THESE are Land Rover's real-life monster trucks. Series IIA and IIB models had big-capacity load areas, but were blighted by underpowered engines. The later 101 Forward Control was a big military truck with a V8 petrol, thirstier than Oliver Reed at opening time. Some parts can be hard to find, but there's fantastic back-up from clubs, with loads of fellow enthusiasts. They certainly stand out from the crowd.