Thread: Landy Wave?

I think location may be part of the problem Simon but for sure, the series and Defender vehicles are the domain of Roverfiles where the gene pool has been diluted a bit by the general appeal of the Discovery models.

Originally Posted by sew

G'day all,

a new Disco II owner here... (this question may have been done to death) :-) ...previously I've had a Series III SWB and a Defender 110. On both of those vehicles I've found the Landy Wave to be something I've both enjoyed giving and receiving... been driving the Disco II for over a month now and I've never seen any other Disco (1/2/3/4) driver give me a wave... (given that, I've been disinclined to give one - perhaps this ritual is limited to Series and Defender vehicles?). What's the story Disco folks? Perhaps I should just start waving and eventually it may catch on... (I'm in Canberra - perhaps that's part of the probelm ) Cheers, Simon

Upon seeing another Landy, I give the index finger wave, smile and say out loud;
(a) "What a fine looking vehicle!"
(b) "Air-hair-lare" (read this phonetically)

If its black I also say ". . . . they chose poorly" :-)

I have a D2a and its mostly only other D2a owners that wave. Some D2, the occassonal D1, RRC or Defender and just once a D3(which still seem to be mostly driven by soccer mums). I still wave to most, who cares what they think. Hopefully it makes them smile! I still go to wave sometimes when I'm in the Corolla!

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!

Not allowed to wave! Well there you go, I rest my hand...

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!

That's excellent!


I can see todays HSSE guys having hissy fit over that!


Cheers

Originally Posted by landy

[FONT="Arial"]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
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.

Well I'll be.....how rude. (-;

Well that explains a lot. And here was I thinking it was the Range Rover owners who liked to be snobs......heh heh.....

Anyway I'll wave to other Landies, Disco's and Rangies when on country roads. Tend to only get a response from other D2's and the occasional D1 but only if they are set up for offroad work. Must be truly Landy Lovers.

Ever since a got my Disco 2. I wave to all landy owners and they wave back with a smile.

I must admit landy owners are very friendly. I have owned Holdens, Fords, Nissans and Mitsubishis and never got a wave. Maybe a middle finger or two.

When you buy a Land Rover you just don't buy a car. You buy a part of the Landy community.