Hi Gilbert and thanks. Gordon actually had to help me sort out my registration as I had managed to get a 'typo' into my email address and was having problems breaking through.

I'm up near Inverness, so not too far away.

'Ribbing' is fine - I'm not a wallflower by any description - but I've been on some 'Landy' forums very briefly because the general standard of conduct went instantly beyond ribbing to out and out offensive! Life's too short for that. I've had a good wander about the forum before joining - while waiting for my registration problem to get sorted - and it looks like a good place.

Hi folks,

Just a quick introduction as a new forum member.
I've joined here because I can see a need for experienced assistance in my near future having just bought a 4.0l P38 - 2000my. Took the train down to Newcastle to do the deal, drove nearly 300 miles home without a hitch. I haven't any pics to put up yet but no doubt those will follow at some stage.

This will be my 3rd RR, having owned 2 'Classics' in the distant past. One with a 3.5L carburretted V8 mated to the 3-speed Torque-flyte box; and one with a 200Tdi conversion that someone else had done. Never had a P38 before though, so no doubt a steep learning curve awaits.

If anyone's intrested in Defenders, then I've been driving one of them as my daily vehicle for the last 18 years or so. Currently nearing completion of a 'rolling rebuild' - all outlined here: https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic58538.html

Looking forward to participating in what looks to be another experienced, polite and considerate forum.

Donald