Originally Posted by
landy
I just found this passage in my Landrover Book 'your Land Rover, a most practicable vehicle'
Chapter IV para 8.2, greetings and salutations 1948 - 1971
I quote.
Upon purchase every new Landrover owner is to be instructed on the 'Land Rover Wave' all sales departments within the British Commonwealth shall, without exception adhere to this practice. It should be noted that the Land Rover is a most unique vehicle covering both long, and short wheelbases of all series of Land Rover. Owners therefore deserve a unique greeting.
On passing another Landrover the owner should raise the right hand in a gentle wave. Should the owner be otherwise engaged then a nod of the head in an approving manner will suffice.
It should be noted that with the recent introduction of the Range Rover line of vehicles they SHOULD NOT be included within this practice. It should further be noted that if Landrover decide to produce any further distinctly different models within its vehicle range they also WILL NOT be included within the scope of the Landrover wave. However, any further upgrades, styling changes or any further unforeseen changes made to the series III which results in a 'new' vehicle with a direct link to the Landrover vehicle WILL be included in the Landrover wave.
End quote.
So you see. Unless you own a series I, II, III, 90, 110, 127/130 or Defender, you aren't actually allowed to wave. The other cars are just following the rules!
