Peter Monk's Observations
on Series Land Rovers in the Falklands Islands
"Imagine a place where
Land Rovers outnumber permanent inhabitatants. Impossible?
Not in the Falkland Islands ....". So begins Peter's
recollections of his visit there with his family in the winter
of 2000. He recalls, for example, that on Pebble Island there
are only five permanent adult inhabitants and two children,
yet he counted at least six functioning Rovers.
On another island there were
only two permanent inhabitants yet there were 5 working Land
Rovers, including a Series 1.
"LULU"- very much
still a working vehicle.
Having spent part of his childhood
in the Falklands, Peter was keen to revisit the islands. And,
being a Land Rover enthusiast he had a particular interest
in the Land Rover population. He came away with the impression
that probably the 110 was the most common Land Rover, with
few Series vehicles on the road.
Offroading in The Falklands
is done with care and with consideration for the vehicle as
a major concern. Not surprising due to the vehicles being
used for everyday offroad transport. Visitors are unlikley
to get the opportuntiy to drive local Land Rovers and if one
is hired then ON roading is enforced.
. 
Peter visits his favourite childhood playground - the rubbish
dump, and finds the remains of a Series 3.
Peter is the owner of a
newly acquired Land Rover Series IIA LWB. You can see his
latest project vehicle on his website
along with lots of Falklands Islands photos and information
links.
Thanks Peter
