Built for 68 years, the original Land Rover was a strong seller all over the world (Image: Jack Mortimer) What we love Minimalist yet distinctive appearance Responsive and engaging driving experience Simple to work on and maintain What we don't Very simplistic interior with large panel gaps Poor fuel economy compared to more recent models Harsh ride quality from leaf springs Land Rover Series 2A: 60-Second Review Everything you need to know about the iconic Landie in a minute. The original Land Rover was one of the longest-running production cars the world has ever seen, with more than two million being produced and many still being used on roads and farms all over the world. To look at, the Land Rover's design is so simple that it does not feel in any way dated, however, the interior is undeniably simplistic, featuring just a few dials and switches.
Whilst some of the later Land Rovers were powered by turbocharged diesels and V8 petrols, older examples use a 2.25-litre engine that provides plenty of low-range torque for off-roading. Nevertheless, out on the road, the Land Rover's acceleration can be quite sluggish and fuel economy is very poor.
However, that does not mean that the Land Rover is not fun to drive. Whilst the non-power-assisted steering can be somewhat cumbersome at slow speeds, the rattling doors and windows plus the rough ride provided by the leaf-sprung suspension setup made for a very characterful, and therefore amusing, ride. In all, a 1960s Land Rover is .