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ex m38a1er
12-19-2010, 09:35 PM
http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr236/exm38a1er/1980_Camel_Trophy_Jeep_02.jpg
Antichrist
12-19-2010, 10:17 PM
Yup, the first CT was done with Ford U50's (CJ5's built under license), then they switched to Land Rovers.
If I'm not mistaken the last one was done in Honda CRV's with Land Rover 110HCPU's as support.
kc0tma
12-20-2010, 02:14 PM
Honda CRV? Wow, back at an old employer we had a CRV as an office vehicle and we called it the crap-RV.
FJ60Cruiser
12-20-2010, 05:38 PM
The last one was not done in Honda CRV's, it was done RIBs as the competition vehicle, boats.
bunduguy
12-20-2010, 05:43 PM
The last one was not done in Honda CRV's, it was done RIBs as the competition vehicle, boats.

Correct. The teams used RIBTEC 655's, but the support vehicles were CRV's and 110 HCPU. (Not the same as competing with them though.) And those were some cool-*** boats - got to see one close up when for sale, and was sooooo tempted to buy it. But alas, not a real Camel Trophy event!
ex m38a1er
12-20-2010, 10:10 PM
Discos were used in the last real Camel Trophy:smiley_drive:
oryxexpeditions
12-20-2010, 10:29 PM
Discos were used in the last real Camel Trophy:smiley_drive:

That would be 1996. The Jeep was a natural for the Camel as well. Let's face it, Jeep and Land Rover stand alone in their legendary status in the off-road world. Other great vehicles were built under their inspiration, but these were the seminal marques, and always will be . . .

David
NOMADIC_LJ
12-21-2010, 03:35 PM
That would be 1996. The Jeep was a natural for the Camel as well. Let's face it, Jeep and Land Rover stand alone in their legendary status in the off-road world. Other great vehicles were built under their inspiration, but these were the seminal marques, and always will be . . .

David

I agree! If I didn't have my LJ I would be driving a series Rover.
Owyhee H
12-21-2010, 05:48 PM
Let's face it, Jeep and Land Rover stand alone in their legendary status in the off-road world.

David

They can stand alone all they want while the toyota's are rolling on by.....:coffeedrink:

All kidding aside its interesting to see those old Ford/Jeeps were the first CT rigs.
Topgun514
12-21-2010, 10:35 PM
I agree! If I didn't have my LJ I would be driving a series Rover.

I like them too, but they cast an odd spell that turns you into an ***-hole.:sombrero:

Just Kidding.

Though this is the true character of things.

Toyota Guys: Perfectionists
Jeep Guys: Ghetto Rig
Land Rover Guys: Cocky Ego Syndrome
oryxexpeditions
12-21-2010, 11:54 PM
They can stand alone all they want while the toyota's are rolling on by.....:coffeedrink:

You mean rolling by like this one . . . ?
Owyhee H
12-22-2010, 12:27 AM
Im impressed that even that toyota made on the trip it took. I think any truck would be in a world of hurt after that trip.

All rigs have their strengths and weaknesses, we can all have fun with it cant we....
oryxexpeditions
12-22-2010, 12:32 AM
Im impressed that even that toyota made on the trip it took. I think any truck would be in a world of hurt after that trip.

All rigs have their strengths and weaknesses, we can all have fun with it cant we....

Amen . . just a little reality check to the "Toyotas rolling by . . . " quip.

Cheers,

David
rustyjames
12-22-2010, 03:40 AM
All three are very capable. I owned a 65 series IIA and a defender 90 and thought both were great. I still have my 01 jeep tj and it's been super reliable and able to tackle all different terrains with ease. I am interested in trying out the 80 series cruiser to gain more comfort on long trips. I think they're all pretty cool rigs!!
JPK
12-22-2010, 08:08 PM
Skip the Toy, get a JK for ride comfort and even better a JK Unlimited. No sacrifice.
Rovertrader
12-24-2010, 10:02 AM
having been a CT110 owner, I must point out the longest running offroad icon is still the Power Wagon :victory:
rustyjames
12-24-2010, 11:39 PM
having been a CT110 owner, I must point out the longest running offroad icon is still the Power Wagon :victory:

Good point Dale, the Power Wagon is an awesome beast! Did you sell the arles blue d90 st?
Antichrist
12-27-2010, 02:29 AM
having been a CT110 owner, I must point out the longest running offroad icon is still the Power Wagon :victory:Not by much, and if we're talking civilian 4WD then actually not as long as Series Land Rovers.
Power Wagon (military and civilian): US - 1940-1968 = 28 years + another ten years for export only = 38 years
Power Wagon (civilian) 1946-1978 = 32 years
Series Land Rover (civilian): 1948-1983 = 35 years
(I'm not counting Dodge pickups with the "Power Wagon" name plate slapped on them)
Bennyhana
12-27-2010, 03:25 PM
having been a CT110 owner, I must point out the longest running offroad icon is still the Power Wagon :victory:

What about the CJ Jeeps, 1945-1987, 42 years.