Winston - OUr Land Rover Defender
For as long as I can remember, I have been totally infatuated with Land Rover Defenders. There is just something about them which makes them so loveable. They hold so much character and each vehicle is so different that you can always tell one from another. Their unmissable iconic shape makes them instantly recognisable from nearly every corner of the planet. With so many purposes and their ability to conquer any terrain, they have earned themselves the rightful title (in my eyes) as the world’s best car.
When I met my boyfriend Harvey, one of the many things that we had in common included an obsession with the humble Land Rover. Nearly 5 years later, who would have thought that we would be picking up our very own! After discussing for years how we would have one between us, in the summer of 2020 we went to view one. Instantly we fell in love with our beloved, now-known ‘Winston’ and we have been besotted ever since!
Since having Winston, Harv and I have definitely embraced the opportunities that he allows us to take! Most weekend’s now will go out for a drive and discover new little villages and natural beauty spots! One of our favourite things to do is pack up the car with a picnic, a flask of tea and just head off. We never know where we will end up, but I can guarantee you we always have a good day! There’s not a feeling that comes close to that of jumping in your defender, with the window down and enjoying every bump along the way.
The Land Rover transcends the rapidly changing world in which we live. As cars have become curvier, flashier and glossier, the design of the Land Rover Defender is almost exactly as it was all those years ago when it was first invented! Climbing back into the front seat of a Land Rover, is like taking a step back in time, back into a simpler and classier way of life.
To me, the Land Rover Defender epitomises the idea of adventure, and we’ve certainly had plenty of those since owning Winston! He has already trundled his way down to Cornwall, Bristol and Dorset as well as around much of the Suffolk and Norfolk countryside! Already at the ripe old age of 23, the paths that Winston has already taken are unknown, but he will continue to chug along for a fair few more miles and we can’t wait to enjoy the journey with him.
One of my favourite things about owning a Defender, is the community you feel like you have joined. Every time you pass one on the road, the owners will give each other a little wave, a beep, flash of the lights or thumbs up! It never fails to put a smile on my face!
“The doors don’t seal properly, and freezing cold rainwater, overflowing from the car’s gutter (they really do have a gutter) cascades down your neck as the flimsy aluminium door invariably closes on the seat belt that dangles out of the door. Without heated seats, climate control options are freeze or fry. The windows ALWAYS mist, even if you hold your breath. If I crank her up to her limit of 60mph, the noise from the engine, gearbox, transfer box, differentials, tyres and the wind is deafening, and too loud to have a conversation let alone listen to anything from the speakers. ”
