This vehicle was built in early 1981 at Land Rover’s Drayton Road engineering facility and registered on 3 March. Executive Engineer Bob Platt was enthusiastic about the potential for a recreational, lifestyle and leisure vehicle and his team created the unique Series III you see here. We think it is the company’s first serious attempt to create a purely recreational Land Rover.

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Sunday 8th June 2025

Join Land Rovers of London for an unforgettable day at the spectacular Dunsfold Collection, home to the world’s largest collection of historic Land Rovers. This exclusive event offers a rare chance to see iconic vehicles, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and celebrate the rich heritage of the Land Rover brand.

Expect private tours, expert talks, and special access to rare models. Whether you’re a lifelong […]

Saturday 14th June 2025

Bob Ives, who with brother Joe won the Camel Trophy in 1989, will be returning to the Dunsfold Collection on 14 June 2025 to talk about how becoming a member of the Camel event team and working with film crews led to him joining Top Gear. Bob will share his experiences ‘behind the scenes’ on the Top Gear and The Grand Tour […]

Sunday 29 June 2025

The Rover Social is delighted to present its Sunday Best Summer Meet, a celebration of Land Rovers past and present.

This annual event will be held in partnership with the Dunsfold Collection at their spectacular and unique museum. Enjoy home cooked flavours, free range access to the museum, and hear unique in-depth presentations from Phillip Bashall and Gary Pusey on some of the Collection […]

We would like to announce a very important bequest to The Dunsfold Collection from the late Michael Thorne. Mike was the founder of The Coldridge Collection of Ferguson tractors in Devon, and he and the founder of The Dunsfold Collection, Brian Bashall, were good friends for many years. Until the Probate process has been concluded it would not be appropriate to discuss the matter in […]