Will we make it ? Driving a 50 yo Land Rover (Ep 256)

After five weeks apart with Leigh working away in Mozambique we are reunited in Cape Town South Africa.
Leigh gets his first glimpse of the Defender stripped to the chassis, we move out of our apartment, borrow a Series 3 Land Rover and attempt to travel to the Cederberg...
Not all goes to plan but that's all part of the adventure 😊
Join us as we travel the world overland, exploring the cultures and traditions of all the countries we visit.
In our Land Rover Defender camper which is our full time home we will take you rock climbing, hiking and exploring across all the continents on this planet.
#southafrica #landrover #oldcars #classiccars #capetown #africa

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

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[@landcruisingadventure]

That's too bad! I love the series looks. Such character.

[@rocknrollajohnnyquid876]

Transporting a bull bar in a small car. You have now unlocked South African citizenship 😂

[@chrismanley9795]

This was so much fun to watch! It's so nice to see our little South African words like "lappie", "bakkie" and "braai"! You guys are absolute legends for coming to our beautiful country and I'm still hoping to see you guys out there somewhere! 😊

[@davidrawles5732]

Nice Series 3

[@Ribastein]

Wow...these South Africans are really Hospitable....I love it! Very Proud!!!! I think South Africans are generally quite friendly with Tourists! Its not the same thing i experience when i travel to other countries around the world.

[@sukottora]

1:42 Defenders are amazing, but love is the best.

[@erichughes9098]

Thank you for the video 😎👍

[@juanbarturen2726]

Thank you for sharing . Great experience. I love how you react to problems. Always with a positive attitude. Awesome.

[@honeybadgerrr2985]

Having you correct yourself from ute to bakkie was amazing 🤣👍

[@sanatandharma4435]

I had 4 series IIIs and not one left me stranded! I did have a mis fire on the way back from Brittany to Liverpool on the motorway and it turned out to be a worn spindle on the distributor! It cost me a couple of pounds! The series is a GREAT truck!

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

The Landys may be temperamental but they usually get you home 😉

[@pierrejoubert681]

I grew up in Somerset West, and worked for Leyland South Africa in 1982. One of my jobs was to integrate an electric winch into the 'bush pusher' (bull bar). Another was brake tests with the prototype Land-Rover with the ADE 3.8L diesel (license built Perkins). That was a fun vehicle to drive! No rocket ship, but it had a wonderful growl. For a towing load we used a twin-axle trailer with a Rover 2.6 sedan as load! That could have been an expensive disaster if I had cocked it up! For the brake distance tests I had designed a 'gun' that shot blobs of paint at the road, using .22 blanks. I recall frightening the grape pickers on a deserted stretch of road between Faure and Firgrove. Greetings from Meander, Tasmania!

[@whiteeulogianraven7995]

Looking at each other shiny eyes after 5 weeks meeting has made my day. ¡¡Pura Vida from the other side of the world!!

[@Bo-tz4nw]

Great tourist selfies, thanks!

[@porcobene_media]

:D When Steph said „look at this view“ my first look was at the leather covered dashboard till i checked the table mountain was meant 😂

[@janpur1417]

I started using our 1973 Ford Cortina (UK made) on long distances in Sri Lanka and it ran great! It was parked for 10 years without running. Installed a reman carb and electronic distributor, cleaned the cooling system, an oil change, new brake lines, caliper pistons, rear brake cylinders, new tires: That's it...

[@gail9906]

Great to see you again Leigh. Steph has been amazing though. Looking forward to the next adventure. ❤️🇦🇺🦘

[@nbrettoner]

So glad you two are sensible about 'that's life' issues. Your combined wisdom; honed from such dynamic sojournying is admirable to say the very least. Admiration for you dynamic duo is awash. Sooo great to see those beaming smiles, the love care and understanding you have. Not only for each other and your families, but for all you meet along the way. 🥰🥰

[@francoisehollender_franeuro]

Always good to see your smiles and emotions, and also your genuine love for our dear old Land Rovers. Have a great time in Cederberg!

[@stevestott1514]

Beautiful old landy . To bad it had problems but sure would have made for a special adventure . Hope you get to do it again some time . Great video again you two . Cheers from Steve Stott in Sutherlin Oregon U.S.A.:) :) 🌍🍻😁👍🏼

[@STYLEHUAHINONAIR]

I love land rover.

[@Coordinator61]

Wow 5 weeks off-shore and thats a huge effort? I still do this after 35 years and counting.

[@johngoosen1962]

Oh wow...from Capetown to Nampula and back...what a ride🤣🤣🤣 hows the 70's smell of that airport

[@dylannel1495]

I am so excited too have found your channel as your South African adventure began, seeing my beautiful country with you and also learning things about it that I didn't even know about!

[@KeerTravel]

МОлодцы!!! 3 серия немного подвила... Ну что можно ждать от машины 1975 года!

[@wernerwiedon1331]

Ablositly amazing Steffi, your Halsband back from Work, I'm from Germany and was Working all my life driving over 30 years semi truck also 4 years at US - Hayways. Have seen this traveling in Africa from Holland Girl " Noraly " with a motorcycle awesome too. Take care both for your Trip. Defender in Germany would be very expensive, not a car for me we drive Mercedes Benz A - Klass / Turbo Diesel ⛽ one of the best car I ever had in my life, I'm retired now.

[@TheLandyExpedition]

You guys are brave taking the series 3 to the cederberg those roads are horrendous 😂 sorry it didn’t work out it would’ve been cool! H & Chloe

[@quinnmarsden9375]

Grizzly n bear make over. Looking forward to seeing the end results

[@SietrinexAdventure]

I love that 110 crew cap it looks so nice.

[@clintonwilkie8142]

Thanks for being my escape from my boring life and job. Love the channel ❤

[@pauldent3059]

Damn man you can feel your pain and disappointment through the lens, what a shame guys, let's hope the rest of the trip goes better.

[@badgerpa9]

Miss that simple engine in that old thing. Much easier to do a road side repair.

[@francoisrossouw1656]

That Bull bar in the Kwid got me smiling. Steph also getting involved in on the action must have got the tongues wagging in the workshop.😂

[@jgcruisers]

Just came across your videos. Awesome! I would recommend a land cruiser instead! less reliability issues and just as capable.

[@NathanConkey]

Well, that backfired!

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

😂😂😂

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

We missed a great video title right there 😜

[@RegNarnoc21]

The great land rover experience,you never get anywhere to experience it..😂

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

It's about the journey not the destination 😂😂😂

[@noelwhittle7922]

Re offshore work, nothing sounds better than the chopper that is going to take you home.

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Absolutely 😍😍😍

[@noelwhittle7922]

@@GrizzlyNbearOverland don't we know 👍

[@hhhc364]

Sorry guys! thats unfortunate! We just retuned to SA fro Tanzania in my Series 3 after 6500km without a single issue, not even a flat tyre!

[@sarasyrankothrankoth9444]

hi.. guys thanks for videos

[@zsoltarkossy7724]

Looking forward to the new setup! Good luck, Team!

[@jacquesvangreunen6006]

We missed you L Welcome back

[@sibhs66]

Exciting times ahead with the new build. Loosing weight is a great thing, look every where on the vehicle for stuff that's not needed or can be swapped out for lighter. I'm interested to see your new bull bar, I'd love to find a lighter winch bar for my Patrol. Welcome home Leigh. Marty from Perth

[@rudinel8768]

Great Channel you have, You show me places in SA I did not knew excisted, I will add them to my list, looking forward to see how the new Landy is gonna look after the chop...

[@HeliRy]

I’m a offshore heli pilot myself, your glorified bus driver. Spent a few years in Equatorial Guinea. It was… interesting haha. Our company had the Mozambique contract till about 2015 or so. Always wanted to go onto that job but it never happened.

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

We love you guys but only when you're flying us back to the beach 😂

[@HeliRy]

@@GrizzlyNbearOverland Haha yup! So you guys doing exploration work out there, or full production?

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

@@HeliRy I only work in exploration and completion.

[@geoffsperring4372]

Sorry about the mould. That rain was wild, very hard, and lots of wind.

[@el_jo29]

I've two of these landies 😊

[@alwynvanwyk1851]

Shame man, Leigh, could see the shock, and sadness when you looked at your loving Landy.... See it as new beginnings, a new chapter... I will get your number from Arno, as i've got something up my sleeve here for you two just outside of Hermanus....it's also just 45 minutes away from Pon Steyn and Landyworx in a Landy, maybe a bit quicker in something Japanese.. Have a good one 👍🏻🇿🇦

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Thanks heaps mate. The Defender will be back at Pon Steyn for a few final touches very soon.

[@hartyguyton3800]

nice episode what is your story with Jordan flag t-shirt

[@majuambo]

Is the transformation going to be registered in the docs of the vehicle? If not, it can be apprehended in many European countries or not accepted to enter in many customs around the world if they are precise on the documentation.

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

The vehicle will be converted under an engineering certificate and then a police roadworthy inspection in South Africa. Our friend's did exactly the same thing many years ago in their South African registered Defender. They made the conversion in the USA and have since shipped / driven the same vehicle all over the world.

[@einstein9077]

You have don on your Landy a frame rust production?

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

We will be getting a full chassis treatment before the new back is installed.

[@SimonElenor]

Selling that bar is bad idea. That last bumper which was the same saved your hides. Weight means strength, plain and simple.

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

We are getting another one similar to the one that saved us in the accident. Only difference is it is half the weight. We would never not have a bull bar of some description 😉

[@SimonElenor]

Awesome! Sorry I am just a fabricator and very cautious!

[@pieterhodgman5946]

Jy moet mal wees om met silke kak so ver te wil ry 😂😂😂

[@tyronenewman455]

*promosm*

[@bertplank8011]

Steffi has to be admired for her backup work and not being startled by Leighs gnashers....after 5 weeks they could still come as a shock.Looking on the bright side the Crocs further north will be a breeze..... Trade that Land Rover in ASAP....INEOS will sponsor you no sweat....theyll value you for the on road testing.

[@alwynvanwyk1851]

Bert Plank, there you pop up again... Hit yourself with a plank, bro.... Why even comment, huh? Are you the CEO of Ineos, or are you only spitting out crap.... This is a Land Rover thing, by Land Rover people, with the right passion for the Brand.. They could have rented, or someone could have given them any other make of vehicle to go into the mountains. Their choice was an classic Series iii Landy.. Bad luck that they had to turn back, that car could have been half way up to Cairo by now.. We "spoke" before.. Get a life man, try and be more positive, or better, don't comment.. .. 🇿🇦 🇿🇦

[@priyanthapereramahahewage1004]

Always breakdown. What is this? Are you all trying to sabotage LAND ROVER image?

[@craigf3624]

" Land Rovers.............turning owners into mechanics for 65 years" .................I have owned an early Series II, a Series III and now drive a 1969 Series IIA.