Everything so true here, like defender owners LR barely up graded since 1958 until suddenly the new defender hit the market with all the tech in the 20's. This was a massive step change for the traditional owner to get their head around! Like a few of you here I can see both generations special merits. One thing I really like about CX and beyond is the fact that you don't have wood where it will suffer rot from water ingress and that is very important when longevity of ownership is to be considered. No huge bill for a foot of timber!
At this time I am where Julian is, still enjoying that raw old school drive that the classic offers and yes.... working on the car too. I'm hoping to keep on with this until the Hearse is the next classic drive! Where I currently drive and the sort of driving I do which satisfies my needs around where I live is all I need at the moment. In the wilds of North Wales with the moors and empty roads we often see more mogs than any other cars as so many travel here to enjoy them as well. I still don't think I want a CX... I'm hoping I don't need to consider it either but I suppose there is that 1% chance that I still want to drive a mog but just can't manage my current and much loved plus 4.
