#131

I picked up a Land Rover Series 3 from 1974 and cannot wait to use it on the homestead. I continue with the concrete and digging work in the basement and get a hand from Valentin, Rianna and Martin who are on an overlanding trip and staying for a few nights.
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Music in this video: Nature Of Us by Generdyn
0:00 Picking up the Land Rover
5:04 Chat
8:12 Fire
9:01 Prepping mushrooms
11:06 Chickens
12:44 Pouring concrete
18:13 Rain
18:48 Digging
19:50 Valentin, Rianna and Martin arrive
21:52 Dinner
24:34 Rain and cold
26:46 Digging
28:23 Coffee
29:40 Lunch
32:32 First snow
34:05 Greenhouse
34:36 Chickens
35:20 Chat with the overlanders
37:55 Chat about bathroom
40:33 Taking the roof down
41:55 Going for a ride
43:57 Outro monologue

[@belgianwaffleknit]

When Martijn smiles more in one episode than in all episodes combined, you just know la vita e bella! 🚗

[@AncellaLyngdoh]

His week is Really Good.... Must have been a real adventure

[@dmartind3]

Haha. “I couldn’t help myself”. “I don’t have to explain myself but I will”. Love it. You even have fun working to drive.

[@christophernoto]

My wife saw you sit down on the front bumper and said, "Life is good for Martijn." Bravo and congratulations. We are grateful to get to experience a part of your life. Thank you.

[@lindapeters9026]

Me too, love that front bumper....

[@karmaficionado1163]

Now, THAT is a smile!!! We rarely get to see you smile like that 🙂 Congrats on the new ride!! Whatever brings you joy, Martijn, I see more power to you. It is a lovely machine, for sure. A classic! Enjoy!!

[@Rockhopper1]

I use to drive those landrovers, and with hindsight and being around several nasty accidents with them, I would suggest getting a safety devices roll cage for the Landrover. The area where you live is prone to roll overs. A roll bar and wearing seatbelt will mean your chickens getting fed and your beautiful home being finished. Telling you out of respect and love, but please consider one, and do not let your male machismo say no. Love your channel, and it's a privilege that you share your life with us.

[@TT-rl4su]

This!!!!

[@saraf9883]

@@Rockhopper1 amen 🙏! I was going to accuse him of purposely buying s vehicle with no seat belts just so he could say well I can’t wear seat belts that don’t exist .. 😗

[@PaulaSchaber-ch8um]

Love the ride ! .. fits you very well ❤ such a nice functional addition.

[@saraf9883]

@@PaulaSchaber-ch8um looks a bit too real to be “fictional” ?

[@PaulaSchaber-ch8um]

@@saraf9883 fixed!

[@bear1245]

Hi from England. My dad restores Land Rovers. We were very excited when we saw the thumbnail. It also has a very unique story to tell. Love it.

[@the-reading-lemon]

Never apologise for things that make you happy and don't hurt anyone. You just had the biggest smile on your face the entire time you were driving that car, how lovely!

[@Youdoneedmyname]

Honestly that vehicle suits you. it’s evident that you are not afraid of technology but you also enjoy and appreciate the classics! It’s evident in your clothing, design choices and all you do. Sometimes simplicity is just better.

[@MCCMURDER]

Imagine, being the coolest guy in the parking lot. Then Martijn pulls up in this absolute banger of a rover! 🤩

[@Kathikas1]

You mean coldest?

[@LaurieHiller]

LOL and loving it! 😄

[@lynnwimberley2499]

Finally! You have a vehicle that matches who you are and what you are doing.

[@kimberleybrown-j7y]

The effort of the opening shot!! What a lovely look at the landscape, showing how the mountains appear so abruptly! Wonderful. And who can resist an old Land Rover? They are a thing of beauty!

[@jorbraz]

If you’ve ever bought something that didn’t make sense but was a passion project and can’t help but smile when you look at it. You understand this Land Rover purchase. It’s giving me the itch too! Well done.

[@ricoesnell1176]

I thought these films couldn’t get any more perfect and then you got an old Landy ❤

[@WgCdrLuddite]

So weird to see one with LHD.

[@carnitagroves7758]

😂😊

[@JamesGroce-p2l]

Despite all the cold rain, there is good company and laughter and joy. Martijn takes what nature gives him and celebrates it. That new ride? Martijn is going to take us to new places. Thank you, Martijn, for sharing your journey. Greetings to all .

[@stj971]

Horrible working conditions??? Huh?

[@stj971]

Horrible working conditions??? Huh?

[@PaulaSchaber-ch8um]

@@JamesGroce-p2l greeting to all here from .. USA

[@conniegalati3926]

Nice to see you smile and hardly able to contain your enthusiasm! Good for you. Enjoy!

[@diannathomasjohnson3751]

Hi everyone. Don’t forget to hit that “like” button! Share and subscribe would be nice, too. Martijn works hard every week to bring us a new video for our viewing pleasure. A lot of work goes into filming. Positioning the camera. Repositioning the camera. Using the drone. But, mostly, doing all of the editing to bring us a pleasantly cohesive masterpiece each week. So, please don’t forget to hit the like button. Thank you.

[@menmanagement]

Hold on! Hold ON!! You found a Series 3A 88 with ONLY 57517+ miles !!!!!!!! That’s a rare pickup and limited build + classic treasure + great condition + Left hand drive = YOUR KILLING ME with this find.

[@antheapayne9416]

😂

[@FabianKoppert]

A man that knows his land rovers 🙏

[@vitiviti6548]

I like the seat at the front :)

[@bren106]

*Kilometres not miles on the gauge, so that is just 35739 miles.*

[@jonathanfillebock9836]

the speedo of these only have 5 digits. So it could easily be 157517 or 257517...

[@human777]

Something about these vids that’s so encapsulating and reassuring. God speed to you, brother.

[@fasco2]

Captivating drone footage along with cows 🐄🐂and chickens 🐓🐓🐓= pure entertainment. Enjoy your new wheels 🚙- thanks for taking us along for the ride…😊

[@HalCasteel30005]

Boy, this one really brought back some memories for me. I immigrated to British Columbia, Canada in the the early 1970s when I was 21. My first purchase was my red 4 cylinder Landrover, aluminum with a hand crank. We went everywhere through the interior of BC a kayak, and tent on the roof. Slow, rough, but went everywhere. My Toyota Rav4 is great, but no character. Only thing in common is me, now 71, and the surfski on the roof, instead of the downriver kayak I used to paddle. Thank you Martin for bringing back some good memories. My first Landrover stayed in North America when I moved to Teyateyaneng, Lesotho, Africa with a mohair trading license, everything there at the time in 70s was no road, horses and walk and another Landrover too but thats a different story. Good to see you every week, working dreaming and doing. Thanks again for sharing your story.

[@Skattie]

Yah, Lesotho on the other side of the drakensberg, natal S Africa, Gods country , my motherland

[@Skattie]

The swamp outside the door makes me smile

[@annaberstein]

Land Rover = more smiles! It's great to see you smile, Martijn. Enjoy!

[@ElizabethPollardAus]

Sunday night in Australia 🇦🇺 You're like a kid with a new toy. Great Land Rover. 50 years old!

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

I can tell you love it by your big smile!! You are living a great life by making good decisions and staying true to yourself. Sundays are the best because I get to live an hour through your lens. ❤

[@amandamatthews9747]

Thank you for sharing another week of your life with us Martijn. Seeing snow on the mountain tops already and the sound of the cow bells always makes me smile

[@16wolverines]

Martijn matches the truck and his house.. visually looks like an old timer in Italy. It fits.

[@JRLK62]

When your happy I’m happy. I love hearing the joy in your laughter. 😊

[@robertsteele8688]

This gorgeous Land Rover looks right at home with brothers and sisters, the houses, the greenhouse, chickens, and terrain there in Paradiso.....perfection

[@roadtested9009]

Very nice opening scenes. Your photography, editting and sound tracks set you at the top of KZbin content creators.

[@chirigringo777]

I couldn’t help myself, the smile on your face was the JOY in your Heart . Winter is in the air let’s tear my truck apart and go for a Beautiful ride in the Country . Thank you for sharing, GOD BLESS

[@malcpkim8]

When a house and place becomes a home. You've found what makes you happy and contented. There's no better place to be than that.

[@paulbarbour8355]

You’re living our dream and the Land Rover is the perfect vehicle !!😊

[@gennyromeril]

I love it when you travel outside of your homestead. It shows us another perspective of your surroundings and the quietness of the village close to you.

[@martinpc5140]

The Landy is great. 😁 every time you drive or even talk about it you smile. I get it 😁

[@RM-bl4td]

Your contentment is contagious and well deserved! Thank you for bringing peaceful moments into our lives. May you always find contentment, Martijn

[@benscheidhastoomuchtosay2094]

This one was a Johannes visit short of perfection! Joy is fun to watch

[@kim8641]

A man and his car - we finally see you really really express your emotion! What a happy smile- inner joy! Have a great week

[@ChrisFigueroa-vh7si]

Martin, My husband has begrudged our time together every Sunday. But buying a Land Rover has pushed him over the edge! We’re a Land Cruiser family.

[@ldg2655]

I had a beautiful 2002 Land Cruiser that I drove for nearly 10 years before trading it in on a truck. I did a lot of horse camping and I was afraid I’d pull the guts out of my Cruiser. I have missed it ever since..

[@eleephant9726]

I don't recall seeing you smile so much as when you talked about the Land Rover. Ahh, the simple little joys in life.

[@klazyy641]

Great episode! Lots of work done, socialization taken care of, evening cook outs, and seeing the "kid" in you come out with your new Land Rover. Just epic! Thanks

[@IBmisspeppermint]

Thank you! Really enjoy my Sunday mornings with the sunrise and Martjin Doolaard’s latest episode - as my kids have dubbed it “Mom’s Sunday Show” 😊 Wonderful way to start the week.

[@CynthiaMarkey-e2u]

Congratulations on the new ride. We have been driving our 1952 Willys station wagon in LA for 30years. Only a car person could understand the expression on your face as you were backing up the driveway with your fellow car friends. Well done.

[@vitopiccininno6764]

Yea! He doesn't smile much, but when he does, and you have watched him for a few years, it has a warm affect on you. I love when his family comes to visit!

[@CynthiaVicario]

Yes, it’s the first time in all these years I’ve seen Martjin smile so much. Such a joy seeing him driving with the top down in the Land Rover ! Was that his family? I assumed it was friends. Great people !👏🏽

[@NormaGregg-d6z]

Best Sunday morning ever. Love this morning and love seeing you on Sunday morning ❤️

[@gwenaelgueheneuc8243]

For the staircase in the new cabin, have you thought about a spiral staircase ? It takes a lot less space and the opening can be small too. The work you do is always amazing.

[@lindadecker3538]

Great idea!

[@saraf9883]

@@gwenaelgueheneuc8243 I 2nd ! 😙

[@dcm682005]

I love the smell of old vehicles inside. They just handle different as well. Good times. Love your new ride!!❤

[@ringopaulusch]

Finally an optically fitting car!

[@pauljbolduc]

You look deeply truly happy and filled with joy. So beautiful

[@jrnmller1551]

Your smile says it all, and it fits really nice on the property!!!

[@sonsoffalstaff2600]

This man has taste and style.

[@douglasbrown5168]

loved to see how much fun you were having driving that old beast up the road!

[@IanDerybshire]

Good for you, the smile says it all. Cheers Ian

[@tendoshalom5895]

Through your videos we get to have a feel of living in the alps please always keep it coming ❤❤❤

[@p1mplul576]

Thank you Martijn for inspiring us!

[@emeryboardman9818]

Love how the sensible grown up car gets put aside for something much more *fun* - fuck it life is too short!

[@Pilot333]

YESSS...That was another thought I had: "F*&*&CK the civilized success cars... they all are a shadow of what cars used to be"... This is a LOVE AFFAIR.

[@melaniegreen5823]

YES! I saw that thumbnail and was overjoyed and very happy for you! I grew up riding across the country in my father's LWB Land Rovers - one was a '67, the other a '69. Both were absolute treasures. What I wouldn't give for one of those right now! I hope you get many, many years of use from yours and have many adventures, too!

[@boa1793]

An old car gives you glee. Great laugh! I’m sure you have a trusted mechanic that you can stay with.

[@thomasweatherford5125]

That Land Rover body style is my favorite. Such a cool addition to your life.

[@R-Texas]

Martijn what a wonderful video! Your smile was contagious; even your eyes smiled! What a joy to be able to share with you. 😊 When you sat on the front of your Rover, beside the river for lunch, I thought Martijn you are living life to the fullest! Have a good week.

[@Reet64]

Great to see that big-kid smile

[@RobertBlanchard]

Land Rover, Martijn, and the Italian mountains… match made in heaven. I suggest getting a block heater for the winter, it will make starting the Diesel a much easier affair. And they do sell a kit to modify the front brakes to disks… a bit expensive, but going downhill in an SIII its a God send! Thanks for another great video! Have a great week!

[@stuartjudd6630]

The Landy befits the location and it’s new owner! Marvellous choice, congrats.

[@KB-ou5vj]

The Land Rover fits the scenery really well, I hope you have fun with it

[@holly-go-lightly]

Such a sweet ride with rich history. Great to see that you also enjoy what it means to own a classic!

[@jimcarlisle2309]

I like Antiques and old Cars, stylist and dependable. A new experience that will hold many memories.

[@margaridaoliveira-q2e]

Hello Martim, first early snows, the first autumn rains, the new acquisition ... all of this is part of another wonderful video The charms of summer gradually give way to the charms of autumn in this piece of paradise that makes me yearn more and more for something similar 🏞️ Until the next video 🙏

[@michaelflick1177]

Thanks Maetijn.o It'a really great you had younger visitors to help out. Their work looked heavy but their company looked good. Their vehicles were also most interesting. Good to see progress. Love your old land rover.

[@joeash7781]

Marjtin says "I'm going to pick up a 2x axle trailer soon." Comes home with an stock 70s Land Rover. First thing I said after I stopped laughing was, "he's gonna LOVE turning that thing 100 times up/down the mountain without power steering!" I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!

[@WoodenWonders99]

Amazing new riding. An all-terrain vehicle. A classic.

[@leeh9420]

Dude - i can't say I know you (though i watch all of the vids), but that seems like EXACTLY the car for you! 😊

[@m.hensley-panlilio671]

Well,,,we can plainly see you're happy with your new toy 😉 awww.. thankyou Martijin, for all the moments you share, showing your pet's 🐓 🐔 🐔 🐔 I see the white hen, has claimed the rooster,,, 💕

[@AncellaLyngdoh]

The opening scene today felt like it was going to have a Great ending. Instead the ending was Fantabulostic..... Somewhere in the middle hearing his plans confirms he took the best decision of his life when he decided to move here... Giving all of us here that needed inspiration to never doubt our decisions and when bad comes to worst in the process... Pick yourself up again dust your pants off and get on moving... He is one we can learn lessons from....

[@saraf9883]

@@AncellaLyngdoh well said ! 😉😚

[@AJwesleyify]

😊 today I saw such joy in your face when driving your ''new'' toy. I, at 78 years old, have that same grin when I drive our Dodge Challenger, does'nt matter what people think, it's just grinnin fun.. keep on grinnin...

[@aymericvangaver]

PERFECT CAR ABSOLUTLY BEAUTIFUL COLOR AND MODEL , the videos is most perfect whith him 😍

[@syt5409]

Fascinating car for a fascinating human...

[@kasiamilarski9494]

Good fun ! You couldn't stop smiling, loved that!

[@rossilake218]

Hi from Chicago area, Martijn knows and we do now. These Series trucks are everywhere i travel, a testinent to the heavy duty build quality. Put a hitch, roll bar on her and let the good times Roll. 😎

[@AnjiRoberts]

Love the cows Martijn, noisy but beautiful. It is good to see you smile.

[@oriahkent2480]

Fantastic car,you smile like a baby..you deserves this car and everything,because you work soo much.❤❤❤

[@TimAZ]

Riding in the Alps with the top off. Wow! Thank you again for sharing.

[@jennywhite1964]

Haha, what a great ride. Never seen you so excited and so happy. Enjoy 😁

[@justbob5009]

You can see in your face the joy and excitement driving the car brings you, how many cars today will still be driving 50years down the line ? I hope it brings you many more years of joy and memories that will last a lifetime 👍

[@analiapavone1001]

I'm so happy to see you happy, enjoy your car. I never miss a video .

[@lisalassetter62]

Surprised! Absolutely thrilled about the new old car . Congratulations 👏

[@johndixon4108]

Hi Martijn been watching your channel since you start building. I'm actually a Rooibos Tea farmer in Clanwilliam, South Africa great to see you drinking the product we farm with.

[@Pilot333]

Yes, Rooibos equals South Africa to me too.

[@pesvner]

Yess. It's a beauty. I keep looking at them too. They keep their value. I also live down a long track. Here in Wales they are still common. I had one in France. The colour, canvas roof etc all lovely.

[@jeaniebritz4587]

What a charming ride 🛻 today's video has got an Indiana Jones feeling to it😁

[@maxv1455]

Greetings from Russia, from the shore of Lake Baikal! These guys who came to you, they look like fairy-tale heroes... a pea, a straw and a lapot! An old Russian fairy tale that teaches you to be friends! And I'm just delighted with your purchase and the Russian Field! These are amazing cars! That's why I understand why you bought your Landy! You don't even have to explain, I would have done the same thing... even if it had to be repaired all the time and could take me for a ride several times a year, it would be worth it! A wonderful series, sincere, I love autumn and rain... Take care of yourself and don't get sick!

[@milybanily]

And they are for away from your Iscanders.

[@mattym8]

I’d be smiling just like that if I was doing the same thing. Congrats. 🎉 Living the dream.

[@red4tide536]

Loving the new truck. Those older Land Rovers will take a beating and last forever. Have fun with it!

[@mpalmer7800]

Marrijn u were my constant companion during the covid lockdown ❤

[@hilda4114]

Congrats on your new ride! Its perfect for you and brings you so much joy.

[@kevincorbin6273]

The work that’s been done is absolutely incredible

[@garyhome7101]

It is just soooo awesome to bring ones dreams to reality!

[@tonyhirst3628]

a friend of mine had one in the early nineties, everyone used to jump in it and we'd go to techno parties allover the UK, we called it the 'LAND RAVER'!

[@debragonser745]

You don’t have to explain anything! I have a son born in 1974 and he is still running and doing great! lol! You do you and have fun doing it! I love it!

[@susanpiggott3819]

I sold mine when I left England right hand drive a very sad day. I sold more money for it than when I bought it new it was the best car I ever had so much fun. It makes you smile when you drive them just like it made you smile , in England we call them landy’s

[@Scotty7268]

Have we ever seen Martijn look this happy? I might have to find a Land Rover!

[@LaurieHiller]

LOL. Love it! Especially if you are a "silver"! 😄

[@judyannludchawefoyagao8278]

Oh, so this was what was mentioned las week as "gonna be exciting". Alright! Cheers!🥂😊🍻 That's the smile of someone who got something they are really fond of. Good for you! Anyway, where you live and road trip are so Nature-gorgeous and worth of healthy envy. Thanks for sharing,❤. Also, that's the laugh I commented on previous episodes: finding the funny in supposedly unfortunate circumstances,😯😊🙃.

[@mountainmedic4617]

From a mom whose sons love Rovers, I had to play your laugh over and over, just reveling in your joy ❤️

[@andymiller969]

the ride suites your retro style in general and looks good in the background