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  • #965
    AlexB
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      just finished a book by Barbara Toy, published in 1968 in which she drives a landrover from the yemen coast to damascus, following the route of the three kings with their frankinsence myrth and stuff.
      Only a dormobile reg 5751WD!

      #4523

      what’s the name of the book?

      John

      #4524
      Jabbawocky
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        Hi Alex

        A good read?

        Probably this little baby

        Mick

        #4525
        AlexB
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          book was called Highway of the three kings, by Barbara Toy. The only shot in the book of the landrover was rear view.
          Can’t quite see the words on the side of the one in the picture Mick
          A good read as well.

          #4526
          Jabbawocky
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            Hi Alex

            Found another couple of pictures

            The middle word is Sahara and the last word Libya, so I guess the first words are Niger River?

            Mick

            #4527
            AlexB
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              Thanks Mick

              Google reveals that she shuffled off this mortal coil aged 92 about 10 years ago.
              It must be one of few three door conversions.
              I wonder what happened to it. Not heard from Phil for ages and ages so can’t ask him if he has a record of it.

              #4528
              ant
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                Hi Guys

                Guess who’ll be the star at the “Bal de Series” next year?!!! ….

                #4529

                la Classe anthony 😉

                #4530
                Jabbawocky
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                  HI Tony

                  Looks like that photo was taken at Billing, but when?

                  Is that you in the drivers seat?

                  More info please?

                  Hope you are both well?

                  Cheers Mick

                  #4531
                  ant
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                    Hi Mick

                    Yes, this was taken at Billing in 1998, with (a much younger!) yours truly in the driving seat. The vehicle was discovered by Simon & Tim de Bues and exhibited on the DOC stand. It is not the Barbara Toy vehicle, but appeared to have been commissioned by LR for an unknown explorer/photograper. It had a Birmingham registration from ca 1963, capstan winch, and a hatch in the nearside (L/H) roof. It was sold to a DOC member, ostensibly for restoration, but sadly seems to have disappeared from view.

                    All fine with us, hope Louise has recovered, and you & W are well,
                    Regards
                    T

                    #4532
                    Jabbawocky
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                      Hi Tony

                      Thanks for the info.

                      Lou has slipped a disc and will be recovering for at least another 6 months. On a bucket full of drugs and was getting more mobile, but been bed ridden again this weekend. Not looking good for Dormobile trips next year. 🙁

                      William is new full time at school and loving everyday. I’m busy building roof racks and nearly got my 2a Forward Control ready for the road.

                      Mick

                      #4533
                      AlexB
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                        @Jabbawocky wrote:

                        Hi Tony

                        Thanks for the info.

                        Lou has slipped a disc and will be recovering for at least another 6 months. On a bucket full of drugs and was getting more mobile, but been bed ridden again this weekend. Not looking good for Dormobile trips next year. 🙁

                        William is new full time at school and loving everyday. I’m busy building roof racks and nearly got my 2a Forward Control ready for the road.

                        Mick

                        Terrible about Louise – send her our best
                        great about Wiliam enjoying it and you getting on with the FC

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