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HOW WE ROLLROVER READYHave you made any special modi cations?A roll cage and roof rack have been added. The mod- el designation of 110 is the length of its wheelbase in inches and that, with its ground clearance of 15 inches, makes it quite adept for traveling over and up rocks and boulders. And it is a surprisingly smooth comfortable ride on the highway. We added Super Swamper 16” tires, so its pro le is even taller than usual and the ground clearance greater which, cou- pled with the long wheel base, will make bottoming out less likely. It also has a 10,000-lb. winch, limited slip di erential, skid protection, front and rear di er- entials, steering guard, and a gas tank guard. We also added air conditioning to complete the package.You have special plans this year. Tell us more.O -road rallies! These aren’t timed competitions, buta gathering of adventuresome like-minded people11. who enjoy the experience of o -roading. These eventsare family-oriented and novices and veterans alike are welcome. There are many throughout the United States every year. It was the Moab Jeep Safari in Utah that inspired us to nally do this. We will attend the Land Rover o -road driving school in Asheville, North Carolina to prepare. We have our eye on several up- coming events, including the Western National Land Rover Rally in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.So, after pining for a Land Rover all those years, is driving it everything you expected?Yes! It’s even better. I must admit I had a bit of a learning curve with the right-hand drive that requires shifting with my left hand. But now I don’t even think about it. It’s a ve-speed and has a giant gear box with a long throw shifter, compared to a Mini Coo- per or a Porsche that have much shorter distances to travel between the gears. Of all the cars I have ever owned or driven, the Defender is by far my favorite. I can hardly wait for the rallies!See more photos online atPANAMACITYLIVING.COM76 • March - April 2018 • www.PanamaCityLiving.com