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Steve Beres and Ike Goss discuss Steve traveling to Vancouver, Canada to pick up a Land Rover pickup and bring it into the U.S., deciding to pay the chicken tax and debating whether to tow it due to worn tires. They cover reports of JLR profits dropping sharply and sales down 15%, talk about JLR’s U.S.-market strategy including a potential partnership with Stellantis and building Land Rovers in the U.S. to avoid tariffs, and mention the upcoming all-electric Range Rover reveal at Goodwood with a 77,000-person waitlist. They also touch on an airbag recall tied to corrosion and a stop-sale, share that cast member Linus Tremaine was hit by an uninsured drunk driver while driving a late-1920s Lincoln (he’s okay), update on a decal-covered 1958 Series II 109 pickup restoration, and preview the Ouray National Rally with a planned live show and guests.
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Steve Beres and guest co-host Liza cover a week of JLR-heavy news while Ike Goss and Jenna attend Overland Expo. They discuss New York Times reporting on the major JLR cyberattack, including claims of Russian involvement, a simultaneous breach by a Jordanian hacker, Microsoft’s role in reporting the incident, and the estimated $2.5B impact on the UK economy. The episode also reviews a new JLR stop-sale recall affecting about 250,000 SUVs for driver airbag issues, alongside other recent recalls and a 23% sales downturn. They react to plans to price upcoming JLR EVs higher than gas models, highlight the new China-market Freelander with Chery, and note CEO changes at JLR North America as Leonard Hoenek replaces Joe Eberhardt, who stays on as a consultant tied to a controversial Stellantis Defender project. The show debuts “Insta-Rovers,” rating extreme Defender builds and questioning which are real versus AI.
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Steve Beres and Ike Goss (joined by Jenna) welcome off-road racer and stunt performer Sara Price, a Land Rover Defender Dakar team member and second-place finisher, to discuss her path from starting motocross at age eight to turning pro at 16, entering the stunt industry in LA, and transitioning into side-by-sides, trophy trucks, a 2019 Baja Championship win, and driving the full Baja 1000 solo for 19.5 hours. Price explains how she self-funded her first Dakar via the Road to Dakar, how Dakar teams and vehicles differ from U.S. racing, and how she joined Land Rover after a Facebook message. She shares key Dakar moments including winning the prologue, early suspension damage, a dangerous dune incident, and the Defender’s performance and support, plus post-Dakar races in Portugal and Argentina and her E1 electric hydrofoil boat racing.
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Steve Beres and Ike Goss catch up on a busy week of Land Rover projects and travel plans, including Steve’s upcoming trip to Canada to retrieve a green early-’90s Defender 300 TDI high-capacity pickup that’s been stored with family in Vancouver/Canmore, with plans to convert it into a Camel Trophy–style support truck for the NORRA rally and address pickup duty by adding seats. They riff on Canadian stereotypes and discuss the Calgary Stampede, including rodeo events and chuckwagon racing. Ike shares Pangolin4x4 shop updates: a newly purchased Series II 109 pickup after a five-year delayed acceptance, progress fabricating one-off window hardware for a coachbuilt “Woody” wagon, reverting an off-road-built short-wheelbase pickup back to stock-ish spec, building a marine blue 109 wagon, and planning an 86-inch restomod with a fuel-injected 2.8L four-cylinder. They also preview the national rally in Ouray, a 1927 Harley-Davidson pickup in Fort Collins, and a potential Series 1 Whipsaw Trail trip, plus tease upcoming guests Jeff Aronson and possibly Sarah Price.
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On this episode of The Underpowered Hour, Steve Beres and Ike Goss cover Land Rover and 4x4 news, including Ford’s Filson Edition “fancy” Bronco aimed at the Defender market and rumors of a JLR–Stellantis co-development deal to build vehicles in the U.S. to avoid tariffs, noting prior Jeep–Land Rover prototype history. They discuss rare Land Rover amphibians like the APGP and the Mark II Amphibian mock-up, then react to a California Highway Patrol pursuit that ended with a 2018 Land Rover submerged in Lake Isabella and the driver killed. They touch on uncertainty around Gerry McGovern’s status and spy shots of a lightly camouflaged 2027 Defender facelift. They also talk about Jason Momoa’s On the Roam featuring Electrogenic electric conversions of classic Land Rovers and mention the film We Bury the Dead, where Daisy Ridley drives a Perentie in Tasmania.
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Steve Beres and Liza Beres cover news while Ike Goss and Jenna Fribley are away interviewing Tread Lightly. They discuss Land Rover’s Sedona Edition red Defender 90 and the practicality challenges of owning a 90 with a kid and dog, plus updates on the Defender Rally team competing in Argentina’s FIA-certified Desafío Ruta 40 where all three Defenders finished and Sarah Price races as part of an all-women’s team. They also highlight new Mini GT Camel Trophy Land Rover miniatures, including a Sikorsky helicopter display and a Tierra del Fuego 110 with a raft accessory. In the featured interview, Jenna speaks with Tread Lightly executive director James Boyd about the nonprofit’s origins, the TREAD principles, education and trail-maintenance work to prevent closures, funding via grants, membership and partnerships, and the new “Protect What Moves You” campaign and BRP-supported training incentives.
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Steve Beres and Ike Goss open the Underpowered Hour with Land Rover news, including a UK pastor caught using a cellphone while driving who avoids disqualification by arguing his congregation would suffer without him, and JLR’s CEO signaling renewed investment in the struggling Discovery—alongside discussion of Discovery’s dog-focused “Pet Pack” accessories. They’re then joined by Rebelle Rally team sponsors Aaron and Jasper of ModPro AI, who share their automotive backgrounds and the origin of their app after spending heavily to modestly increase power on a Subaru WRX. They explain ModPro AI’s enthusiast community, digital garage, social features, and AI advisor that aggregates data and provides recommendations with a confidence meter, plus upcoming agentic AI improvements and plans for business profiles and groups. The guests recount touring Jay Leno’s collection, seeing a Pantera, and witnessing delivery of a Leopard tank.
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Steve Beres and Ike Goss kick off the Underpowered Hour by reacting to a Range Rover SV Ultra (and “Ultra Mega”) promo highlighting a 21-speaker electrostatic sound system, haptic “sensory floor,” and wellness modes that spark jokes about cost, recalls, and a 4D in-car experience. They then discuss conflicting Jaguar Land Rover financial headlines, including profits reportedly down 99% due to warranty costs tied to a 170,000-vehicle recall, cyber attacks, Middle East war impacts, and tariffs, though the loss “beat expectations.” Next, they cover the UK Ministry of Defense seeking a classic Defender replacement, with potential bids from Land Rover, the Ineos Grenadier, and other manufacturers, plus rumors of a smaller Ineos EV partnership tied to Chery and the name “Fusilier.” Ike recaps attending Oregon’s Rover Rendezvous in a 1957 Series I 107 station wagon, including minor repairs and a failed voltage regulator, and they close with upcoming guests and Steve’s excitement about a Dutch Bros opening in Valencia.
00:00 Show Intro and Hosts
01:20 SV Ultra Mega Tease
02:59 Electrostatic Audio Demo
05:22 Wellness Modes Mockups
07:50 4D Haptics and Price Jokes
09:12 JLR Profits and Recalls
11:04 MOD Defender Replacement Race
13:28 Military Needs vs New Defender
14:32 Who Will Build It
15:07 Tiny Grenadier Rumors
16:18 Chery Partnership Speculation
17:08 Fusilier Name Reveal
18:12 Tranquility Mode Banter
18:47 Oregon Rover Rendezvous
19:55 107 Wagon Road Trip Fixes
20:59 Event Trucks and Activities
21:53 Anarch 80th Planning
22:47 JB Weld Head Gasket Saga
24:14 Bad Repairs Philosophy
25:29 Next Week and Dutch Bros
27:03 Signing Off
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Steve Beres hosts The Underpowered Hour with Ike Goss, joined by Linus Tremaine and Jenna Fribley (with Liza Beres present), covering news and an event recap. They discuss Warn’s updated 8274 winch now rated to 10,000 lbs, joking about special editions and waterproof claims, and mention a restored 1967 Fiat Ferves Ranger listed for $48,000. The main story is Pangolin 4x4’s nine-day drive to the Mendo Recce gathering at Salmon Creek Ranch in Bodega Bay, including visits with Land Rover enthusiasts Terry Ann Wakeman and Tom Charters. At the event, their Series 1 “Cow” loses power and is found to have a head gasket blown between cylinders three and four; with help from friends, they attempt a field repair using fine copper wire and JB Weld, successfully get it running, and immediately test it on the trails while reacting to viral comments on Jenna’s video and hoping to get MacGyver’s Richard Dean Anderson to see it.
00:00 Show intro and crew
01:29 Warn 8274 gets beefier
04:30 Waterproofing and service debate
06:10 Fiat Ferves Ranger listing
08:21 Heading to Mendo Recce
09:18 Visiting Terry Ann Wakeman
13:03 Tom Charters stop and Highway 1
17:52 Arriving at Salmon Creek Ranch
19:43 Trail prep and tire chains
21:26 80-inch loses power
24:12 Field diagnosis head gasket
26:14 Camp Breakdown Drama
26:41 Diagnosing Blown Gasket
28:47 Copper Wire Bodge Plan
31:45 JB Weld Overnight Cure
33:43 Morning Start And Misfire
36:48 Trail Test And Recovery
38:48 Jeremy Stories And Turkey
40:07 Viral Reel And Merch Ideas
43:54 Mean Comments Readback
48:12 MacGyver Reaction Quest
50:26 Wrap Up And Next Time
Steve Beres hosts The Underpowered Hour with Ike Goss, joined by Linus Tremaine and Jenna Fribley (with Liza Beres present), covering news and an event recap. They discuss Warn’s updated 8274 winch now rated to 10,000 lbs, joking about special editions and waterproof claims, and mention a restored 1967 Fiat Ferves Ranger listed for $48,000. The main story is Pangolin 4x4’s nine-day drive to the Mendo Recce gathering at Salmon Creek Ranch in Bodega Bay, including visits with Land Rover enthusiasts Terry Ann Wakeman and Tom Charters. At the event, their Series 1 “Cow” loses power and is found to have a head gasket blown between cylinders three and four; with help from friends, they attempt a field repair using fine copper wire and JB Weld, successfully get it running, and immediately test it on the trails while reacting to viral comments on Jenna’s video and hoping to get MacGyver’s Richard Dean Anderson to see it.
00:00 Show intro and crew
01:29 Warn 8274 gets beefier
04:30 Waterproofing and service debate
06:10 Fiat Ferves Ranger listing
08:21 Heading to Mendo Recce
09:18 Visiting Terry Ann Wakeman
13:03 Tom Charters stop and Highway 1
17:52 Arriving at Salmon Creek Ranch
19:43 Trail prep and tire chains
21:26 80-inch loses power
24:12 Field diagnosis head gasket
26:14 Camp Breakdown Drama
26:41 Diagnosing Blown Gasket
28:47 Copper Wire Bodge Plan
31:45 JB Weld Overnight Cure
33:43 Morning Start And Misfire
36:48 Trail Test And Recovery
38:48 Jeremy Stories And Turkey
40:07 Viral Reel And Merch Ideas
43:54 Mean Comments Readback
48:12 MacGyver Reaction Quest
50:26 Wrap Up And Next Time
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Steve Beres and Ike Goss welcome listeners to The Underpowered Hour, share two major Jaguar Land Rover safety recalls (a widespread DC-to-DC converter issue that can cut drivetrain power and affect brakes/lights, and a 2026 Defender fuel-tank defect that could leak or cause fire), then interview Defender Trophy trials finalist Nathaniel Biggs alongside Jenna Fribley about the North American Defender Trophy event near Stave Lake, British Columbia. Nathan describes team-based challenges including knot-tying and tripod skills, a high-lift jack winch task, interviews, a ropes course, a large-group “pencil” coordination game, compass navigation to collect codes, a run carrying a rotopax, night driving, and a group recovery using people power. Day two included vehicle-focused tasks like a wood-pyramid pull, a low bridge build, an off-road course with hole-punch targets, a mudflats trials-style navigation drive, and a tire-retrieval/change challenge. They discuss unclear scoring, strong camaraderie, and Nathan advancing to a New York stage announcement for who goes to Africa, before closing with Destination Defender info and teasing “Headgasket Gate.”
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Steve Beres and Ike Goss discuss a Range Rover presence at Milan Design Week celebrating Range Rover Bespoke through a three-chapter installation—“memory and color,” “memory and motif,” and “memory and material”—including films, illustrations, embroidery, soundscape, and a one-off Range Rover Bespoke commission called the “Pearl of Tay,” inspired by the River Tay in Scotland, along with furniture partner pieces. Joined by Jenna Fribley and Liza Beres, they shift to updates on a shop project: building a 1972 two-door Range Rover for desert racing. They postpone an all-female, all-American Dakar plan and pivot to running the NORRA Baja 1000 in late April/early May 2027, citing easier domestic logistics and a more open, party-like event with classic-vehicle classes. They cover rule-book-driven build decisions (carburetion requirements, roll-cage compliance across rule sets, wheel-size exemptions), current roll-cage fabrication progress, plans for a YouTube build series, and challenges keeping the original dash while fitting safety bars, and they ask viewers with NORRA experience to help with logistics and accommodations. They also note plans to run the Rebelle in the fall.
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Steve Beres and Ike Goss open with news from the UK about a military Defender towing a trailer that swerves to avoid a car on the motorway, flips multiple times, scatters gear across the road, and injures two soldiers. They then check in live from the SCAR event in Texas with Tom Pickford and the Pollyanna crew, who completed a 2,850-mile trip across the southern United States with their main issue being a snapped fan belt at the Louisiana border; they discuss public reactions, route highlights including Mobile, New Orleans, Cajun country, and Galveston, and the Barbara Toy tribute run and its impact. The episode closes with a Bring a Trailer feature on a refurbished 1994 Defender 90 300Tdi loaded with accessories, heavy rope, and diamond plate, bidding around $12,000.
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Steve hosts without Ike at first and checks in with Tom Pickford, Greg Fitzgerald, Bill Cooper, and Laura Stacey as they drive Pollyanna—Barbara Toy’s famed Series I Land Rover—across the southern U.S. toward the Texas Rover Club’s SCAR event honoring Toy. They discuss how the trip came together after Jaguar Land Rover brought Pollyanna to Pebble Beach, the convoy support vehicles, early mechanical quirks from year-old fuel, recreating Toy’s Jacksonville Beach moment with the mayor, and efforts to preserve and expand Toy’s legacy through barbara-toy.com, surviving letters, and the book The Free Lives of Barbara Toy, plus challenges republishing her out-of-print books (only In Search of Sheba is currently reprinted). Back in studio, Steve and Ike note Tim Slessor’s death, a Tom Holland Series Land Rover ad, and a Liam Neeson horror-comedy featuring Land Rovers.
00:00 Ike Is Out Today
00:39 Hotel Internet Fixes
01:32 Naming The Expedition
02:19 Meet The Pollyanna Crew
03:59 Why Recreate The Journey
06:52 Picking Up Pollyanna
07:24 JFK Versus Newark
08:49 On The Road Glitches
12:10 Laura Joins The Ride
14:45 Club Shirts And Walmart
15:56 Bill And The Support Cars
17:40 Writing And Publishing Plans
19:22 Saving Barbara Toy History
22:51 Recreating Jacksonville Beach
23:38 Family Ties And Legacy
25:16 Rescuing Barbara’s Archive
26:08 Letters Become a Book
26:39 Hunting Global Ephemera
27:41 Reprinting the Travelogues
29:27 Pollyanna and Lost Vehicles
31:32 Why the Books Are Rare
33:18 Secondhand Shop Strategies
34:24 Farewell and Modern Contrast
36:38 Land Rover News Roundup
38:02 Tom Holland Series Ad
39:36 Tattoo Banter Detour
40:42 Pollyanna Trip Check-In
44:16 Liam Neeson Zombie Film
46:35 Wrap Up and Next Check-In
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Steve Beres and Ike Goss discuss the newly revealed Freelander, debating whether the images show a real production vehicle or a concept pushed out after a crash-test leak, and they comment on its bold styling, screen-heavy interior, and unusual seating and door design. They cover Land Rover news including Tiger Woods rolling a Range Rover in an alleged DUI incident, a viral Sudbury car-park video featuring a machete-wielding motorbike theft and a Defender intervening, and a reported 61% jump in JLR sales alongside jokes about Jerry McGovern’s departure. Ike shares Pangolin4x4 shop updates on a repeatedly botched transmission rebuild and the importance of correct tolerances, plus progress on two Michigan Land Rovers bought sight unseen. They also preview Tom Pickford and Bill Cooper driving the famous Pollyanna to the SCARR rally and mention Steve’s new diode laser tool for marking parts.
00:00 Show Intro and Hosts
01:20 Freelander Reveal Buzz
01:52 Concept or Production
02:38 Wild Interior Tech
06:27 Design Stripe Debate
09:02 Can You Buy It
09:44 Tiger Woods Rollover
12:06 Defender Vigilante Video
15:33 JLR Sales Spike Talk
16:46 Pangolin Shop Updates
17:40 Gearbox Rebuild Autopsy
18:27 Bushing Failure Explained
19:29 Why Tolerances Matter
21:35 Customer Fallout and Fix
22:41 Dialed In Land Rovers
24:28 Michigan Barn Finds Update
28:16 Pollyanna Road Trip
30:08 New Diode Laser Tool
33:12 Wrap Up and Next Week
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Steve Beres and Ike Goss cover a bleak week of Land Rover news, including JLR temporarily halting production at the Solihull plant for two weeks due to a supplier dispute affecting Range Rover and Range Rover Sport. They discuss leaked crash-test photos of the new Freelander (developed with Chery), noting its larger SUV proportions, bold Freelander branding, and a stripped, modern JLR-like interior, along with reports of a $58,000 entry price and plans for the UK rather than the US. They revisit the confusing status of design chief Gerry McGovern, with new reports saying he will step down at the end of March. The hosts also note the British Army retiring its iconic Land Rover fleet with replacement expected by 2030, speculate about surplus sales, debut a “Would You Rather” segment, and mention a new Anaconda film opening with a classic Defender scene.
00:00 Show Intro and Hosts
01:31 JLR Halts Solihull Production
02:37 Freelander Crash Leak
04:32 Freelander Design Breakdown
08:17 Pricing and Market Plans
09:19 Jerry McGovern Exit Saga
12:10 British Army Retires Land Rovers
15:17 Defender Import Dreams
15:44 Would You Rather Begins
16:55 Heater Core Nightmare
18:32 Creepy Seat vs Enya Loop
21:59 Viewer Submissions Call
22:24 Defender Spotting in Anaconda
25:13 Project Hail Mary Rovers
25:40 Where Is Jerry McGovern
26:25 See You Next Week
https://classiclandrover.com/2026/03/20/british-army-to-retire-iconic-land-rover-fleet/
https://www.autonews.com/jaguar-land-rover/ane-jaguar-design-boss-mcgovern-starts-consultancy-0320/
https://www.autoblog.com/news/new-land-rover-freelander-leaked-after-crash-test
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3931xz101do
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Steve Beres and Ike Goss discuss JLR’s new international Defender Awards and how they differ from the existing Defender Service Awards, including the judging-panel process and some winners. They review spy-photo news suggesting the Range Rover Velar is becoming a more wagon-like, road-focused vehicle, and debate why the newer Range Rover logo appears inconsistently on vehicles and the website. They cover controversy around a Chinese company’s Range Rover-like vehicle and ad copy. Steve then interviews Joe Hesselman of Lost Cause Ranch about his new car-wash-based shop with three-phase power and expanded CNC capabilities, plus his Land Rover projects including a six-wheel Discovery 2 and a Discovery 4 chopped into a tray-back “El Camino”-style pickup with custom aluminum flatbed and toolboxes. The episode ends with a brief film recommendation, "Sorcerer" (1978).
00:00 Show Intro and Hosts
01:20 Defender Awards Explained
03:53 Winners and Weird Highlights
04:57 Velar Update Wagon Talk
06:40 Range Rover Logo Mystery
08:27 China Copycat Ad Drama
11:02 Defender Lookalike SUVs
17:51 Interview Joe Lost Cause
19:15 New Ranch CNC Upgrades
24:35 Fleet Updates and 6x6 Disco
27:43 Chopping a Discovery Tease
28:13 El Camino Dreaming
29:38 Why Cut the LR4
30:37 Sourcing the Rear Cap
31:31 Slicing It in Half
33:53 Designing the Flatbed
36:28 All Aluminum Fabrication
39:58 Underbed Box Mastery
42:09 CNC Press Brake Talk
45:57 Future Ranch Projects
49:54 Utes and Car Culture
52:08 Sorcerer Movie Pick
54:23 Wrap and Next Week
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Steve Beres and Ike Goss open the Underpowered Hour noting a planned interview with Land Rover drivetrain expert Matt Jackson was lost due to a failed new “internet interview machine.” They cover Land Rover news, including the UK-only Range Rover Sport SVR Ultimate Edition with a 3.7-second 0–60 time, VIP handover, 500 units, and a £145,995 price. They discuss Chelsea Tractor Company expanding its signature body kits to vehicles like the Grenadier and Jeep, plus a line of pedal-equipped electric bikes and a heavily vented Defender build with an awkward fuel-filler tunnel. They preview the new Defender Trophy selection process in British Columbia, with 190 North American competitors and Jennifer Fibble competing for a finals spot in the UK. Ike also shares acquiring a recognizable 1950 Series I and a 1955 pickup from a Michigan estate sale and updates on a 109 wagon build with disc brakes and upgrades.
00:00 Show Intro and Hosts
01:19 Guest Interview Fails
02:02 Range Rover SVR Ultimate
03:28 VIP Perks and Tech
05:36 Wheels Seats and Pricing
06:49 Chelsea Tractor Body Kits
08:13 Chelsea Electric Bikes
12:28 Defender Guana Widebody
14:46 Design Details and Fuel Door
16:23 Chelsea Tractor Swell Kit
17:21 Defender Trophy Returns
18:37 Instagram Stage Training
20:42 Estate Sale Rover Haul
22:23 The Blue Series One
25:21 Shop Build 109 Wagon
25:54 Michelin XZL Tire Talk
27:04 Tractor Tangents and Tips
28:18 Busy Shop and UK Plans
29:56 Next Episode Tease
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Steve Beres and Ike Goss skip the news to interview Helen and Marcella (“The Gazelles”) about their debut run in the Dakar Classic in a self-built classic Land Rover. Helen explains how her first desert rally idea began with Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles in 2019, how she and Marcella—friends for over 21 years—became teammates, and why in-car chemistry matters under stress. They describe building their Dakar vehicle “Purdy” from the ground up after an outside build effort failed, using a pre-inspection for peace of mind before shipping the car, and arriving surprised to see big teams still wrenching in the bivouac. They share standout moments, including meeting top competitors, encouragement from Saudi spectators, and a last-day crisis where hitting a rock caused two flats and required help from another team. They discuss on-course assistance rules, helping others in dunes, lessons learned, and hint at future adventures.
Intro and Hosts
01:18 Why This Dakar Interview
02:49 Meet the Gazelles
03:30 How the Idea Started
05:30 Finding the Right Teammate
06:30 Team Chemistry in the Car
08:26 From Gazelles to Dakar Timeline
09:15 Building Purdy from Scratch
10:45 Skills and the YouTube Build Series
12:54 Logistics and Pre Inspection
16:49 Arriving in Saudi Race Bubble
18:49 Meeting Legends and Local Moments
21:05 Was Dakar a Success
22:22 Racing Under Cameras
23:58 Finish Line Tire Crisis
25:48 On Course Support Rules
27:29 Helping in the Dunes
28:50 Whats Next Adventure
30:10 Lessons From Dakar
33:57 Lightning Round
36:21 Shoutouts and Motivation
38:48 Hosts Wrap Up
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Steve and Ike welcome Olympian and cross-country skier Ben Ogden, calling in from Sweden as his race season continues after the Olympics. Ben explains how he got into the sport in Vermont, describes winning silver in the men’s individual sprint and again in the team sprint with Gus Schumacher, and breaks down sprint race format, tactics, and the major role of ski selection and waxing support. The conversation shifts to Ben’s 1973 Series III Land Rover restoration bought from Vermont restorer Lanny Clark: an 18,000-mile but heavily rusted, long-nonrunning “derelict” that became his off-season outlet. Ben details progress—bodywork, welding aluminum, marine blue paint challenges after a PPG discontinuation, rebuilt drivetrain, brakes, and remaining wiring and interior bits—plus other vehicles, motorcycles, knitting, and a quick lightning round.
00:00 Show Intro and Hosts
01:22 Meet Olympian Ben Ogden
02:13 Why Cross Country Skiing
04:16 Olympic Silver Medal Story
06:54 Ski Wax and Prep Secrets
11:50 Land Rover and Olympic Skiing
14:14 Ben’s Series III Project Begins
19:04 Restoration Progress and Paint Drama
21:54 What’s Left to Finish
22:31 Dash Trim Hunt
23:17 Care Package Offer
23:45 Oregon Off Road Plans
24:10 Other Rigs Garage Tour
26:14 Volvo Trucks And Military Oddities
27:53 Motorcycles And Learning Wrenching
29:00 Knitting As A Project Fix
30:20 Sweater Reveal And Restoration Mindset
33:21 Lightning Round Q And A
34:38 Thanks And Sign Off
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Steve Beres hosts an episode of The Underpowered Hour from John Masters’ podcast studio in the English countryside while Ike Goss is traveling. Steve is joined by John Masters, Camel Trophy legend Bob Ives, Land Rover mechanic Dan Ives, and Nick Dimbleby after a day driving two matching GAC Camel Trophy vehicles, including one Masters restored and another recently acquired vehicle associated with Ian Chapman/Bob Ives. They discuss the history of the four Moscow/Red Square GAC Discoverys (560–563), the unknown whereabouts of 560 and 561, and details of Masters’ restorations, originality and patina, and how hard the vehicles were used in Camel Trophy selections and training (including water “tide marks,” mud inside chassis rails, and stories about A-bars/ropes used to link vehicles). The group also talks about current Land Rover topics including the Defender Trophy, Dakar coverage and logistics, the appeal of recognizable vehicles in rallying, and hopes for more manufacturers competing in Land Rover’s Dakar class. Nick shares updates on his Freelander trip in India (about 2,000–2,500 miles, up to roughly 14,000 feet, with three Freelanders and two cracked expansion tanks) and a Freelander incident involving an animal nest fire. Masters mentions his next restoration project: a 1985 Camel Trophy Ninety Dutch team vehicle currently in Spain with a raised roof and other modifications. Nick also recounts driving a Range Rover “Popemobile” with a fake pope during a 1995 Rover France project celebrating the end of classic Range Rover production. The episode closes with plans to have Nick and Lisa on to discuss the India adventure, and joking updates about trying to get proof of life from Land Rover’s Jerry McGovern.
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