I'm half way through a UK-SA trip in a 30 year old Rangie and can absolutely recommend them. mine's a little bit different (check out my website Range Rover expedition across Africa - UK to South Africa) but pop a roof tent on one and you're away.
The big plus over a Defender is the comfort in the cabin - much wider than a defender, more legroom and a bit more scope for making small storage cubbies here and there. I have also found that it is cooler on the move as the better insulated shell stops your legs getting burnt by the transmission tunnel and no hot jets of air up your trouser leg!
The only downside is the rear springs are same as on a 90 rather than the wider 110 type, but OME do some good uprated springs that cope just as well.
There are LOADS of mint rust free early 2 door classics knocking about in Kenya, wish I could take a few back with me
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