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Restoration Shop News

Bolt and Nut Restoration - 1995 Defender!

This 1995 Defender 110 Station Wagon has been completely restored; a chassis-up, bolt'n'nut restoration with a touch of upgrades and modernizing accessories. We can say that this is the finest example of the Iconic Defender available in the country. This Amazing Defender will be Listed for Sale under Rovers 4 Sale very shortly. If you would like to see the car in person, it will be shown at the Ancaster British Car Show on April 17th. Click here to see the full list of work completed by Charles.

More photos and details about this and other cars, and the work carried out in the Restoration Shop coming soon on a new Web Site. If interested in learning more about the craftsmanship that we put into restoring Series 1 through 3's, give Brian a call.

Rover In My Rear View

To "E" or Not To "E",

That is the Question.

Is Electric Conversion a Fad, a Fancy, or the Future?

Over the past couple of years, we have been asked what our opinion is on converting Classic Land Rovers to Electric. We think it's a great idea! But, with that said, it comes with a significant amount of questions, hesitation, and head scratching.

Every morning, on my 20 minute drive through the country from home to the shop, I see at least one Tesla, occasionally other EV's, and many Hybrids. So we can assume that electric cars are here, here to stay, and over time, most likely out-numbering the traditional Internal Combustion Engine powered cars that we grew up with. It's not a Fad. And full disclosure... I do cringe everytime I fill-up the old fuel-thirsty Range Rover.

Things are going to change.

Electric Conversion Our near-future actions may be the result of the rising cost of gas and diesel, the serious implications of what we have done, and are still doing, to the environment, or, as trivial as this may seem, the irritating oil spots on the driveway. Keeping the old gas or diesel engine running has a cost. Keeping our Classics on the road may require a costly conversion. And conversion is costly.

Looking into what our Restoration shop may be able to offer in the near future, converting a Series Land Rover to Electric will range from $60,000 to $150,000 CAD, or more. To some, that equates to a whole lot of fill-ups at the pump. To others, it's simply the right thing to do, and it extends the life of their Classic Land Rover for many, many more years. It's always the value, as seen by the driver, that determines what we will be driving in the future.

I can see me driving an Electric Series Land Rover in the near Future. If you "Fancy" driving an Electric Classic Land Rover, give us a call or send us a note.

Customer Adventures and Links

See What Other's are up to in their Restoration Adventures!

Turning a rough looking old wreck found in a field into a head-turning Land Rover dream machine takes a lot of work and ingenuity. Barry and Karen did just that, and found themselves as the center of attention and prize winners.

Check Out the Customer Adventure Section!

Mike's Blog - A Restoration Guide!

If you are thinking of getting into a restoration project of your own, Mike, who hails from Kingston Ontario, has an excellent Blog Site demonstrating the work that needs to go into a complete frame-up restoration of a Series Land Rover. Mike recently took his beautifully restored 1960 Series 2 on it's first of many road trips!

Protect your Rover from the Elements!

Not only do you have to worry about dirt, snow, salt, gravel and branches; there all kinds of natural elements out there just waiting to take a bite out of your Rover!

Protect your Rover with Floor Mats, Mud Flaps and Steel Mesh Light Guards.

And don't forget to give that engine a tune-up over the Winter! We have everything from Complete Service Kits, Ignition Wires, Rotors, Caps, Coils, Fan Belts, Sensors, Hose Kits and Gaskets.

We Specialize in Series 1 thru 3.

An Artistic Dedication to 3 Brothers

and one of their Classic finds

A few years ago, one of the 3 Brothers decided to try his hand at some "artistic" work, combining his welding skills with his recent foray into blacksmithing. Rich never imagined that it would turn into an immediate success. It did, and his time was suddenly in demand by galleries thoughout Canada.

Artistic sculptures made of stainless steel, antique square nails, copper wire, stone, and glass were flying off the shelves faster than his torch could heat up the next piece of metal.

But Rich did take some time to create a special piece. As an anniversary gift, Peter's wife commissioned Rich to produce a sculpture commemorating one of the the 3 Brother's early adventures; the bringing home of a Classic 1956 Land Rover Series 1 107" Station Wagon.

That's Peter behind the wheel.

(Dave and Rich pulling)

For more photos of the Series 1 Sculpture, visit,

Richcraft Ironworks

Distinctive Sculptural Metalworks

Bundled Sets of Series Parts Available On-Line

Check out the Complete Sets of Parts available under our "Rover Parts" section. There are common Series parts that we find everyone needs, and putting them in a bundled set Saves you Money!

Sets and Kits available are; Series 2/2a Set of Lights, Pedal Rubber Kits, Gear, Transfer and Brake Lever Grommet Set, Complete 2.25L Gas Engine Service Kits, Set of 4 Series Hub Caps, Hub Bearing and Oil Seal Kits, Brake Axle-Set Kits, Complete Series Exhaust Kits, and more! .

For Series 1-3 restoration, truck maintenance, replacement parts, or accessories, click on one of the photos and take a quick look at what we have under "Rover Parts".

We Specialize in Series 1 thru 3.

Who we are

Yes, we are 3 brothers; Peter, Richard and David Baker. We were born, raised and all still reside in Ontario, Canada.

From left to right in the photo;

Dave is the explorer and technical whiz.

Rich is the hunter and adventurer.

Peter is the gatherer and researcher.

We Love our Land Rovers, we Live for Adventure, we are Family, and these are the ties that bind.

More Archive - News

December, 2011 Replacement Chassis! Are you looking for a new chassis or replacement bulkhead? We can help. We occasionally have stock on Galvanized Chassis for Series 2, 2a's or 3's. We also resotre Bulkheads for Series 1 to 3's at a reasonable cost. (see note to the right). Click Here for more Details!	October, 2011 We do Bulkhead and Chassis Restorations It's pretty darn handy when one brother has years of experience as a welder/fabricator, the other has years of experience in paint and metal preservation, and the third brother... well, he does this web stuff. A customer's need for a complete restoration of his Series 2 bulkhead prompted the start of something that we now offer to all. Full Bulkhead restorations. Depending on what you need, we can restore your original bulkhead for far less than the cost of a replacement! And we do chassis restorations! To find out more - click here!
September, 2011 British Car Day! Peter and Dave had the opportunity to catch the British Car Day held in Oakville, Ontario on September 18th, 2011. Amidst the thousands of beautiful Triumphs, Austins, Minis, Jaguars, and many more; there were a dozen or so Land Rovers represented there. We will definitely be there next year as a vendor... selling something.	April, 2011 Automec Copper-Nickel Brake Line Kits - Never Rust ! Tired of replacing rusty steel brake lines? We were. So we contacted Automec in the UK and brought in a bunch of their Brake Line Kits that are sure to make Rusty Brake Lines a thing of the past! See our Brakes and Brake Lines Section.
	October, 2010 Industry First from Britpart! For 30 years Britpart has been supplying quality parts and accessories for Land Rover users across the World and now they are proud to announce that from October 1st, 2010 all Britpart parts and accessories will be backed by an Industry leading 24 Month Guarantee. Click on the Photo for details
August, 2010 Land Rover Series Truck Parts Available On-Line! While we may not carry everything, we have brought in a few extra parts beyond what we need for our restoration projects. We have engine parts, gaskets, brake kits, exhausts, parabolic springs, shocks, lights, and more.	July, 2010 3 Brothers Classic Rovers Authorized Dealer for
March, 2010 3 Brothers Classic Rovers on Facebook 3 Brothers with a "combined insanity" towards anything to do with Classic Land Rovers. Whether it's rebuilding, driving, or just staring at them over a good cigar. Join Us! Share some photos of your daily drive, your latest project, or latest adventure!	October 2009 Finding a 1954 Series 1 Pick-Up It required a drive up to Cochrane, Ontario, and it was well worth the long drive. A 1954 Series 1 LWB Pick-Up. You don't see these on the road too often any more. Find more details on this beautiful old truck, and others that we are working on, under the "Saving Rover" page of this web site.

NEWS and UPCOMING EVENTS

	July, 2022

	Next Car Show!
Catch Us at The British Car Day! Sunday September 18th 9:00am to 4:00pm We are soooo looking forward to getting out, seeing the crowds, talking to people in person, and checking out all of the British Cars; mostly Land Rovers of course!

Archive - News


	March, 2021

	Parts Department Chaos
Over the next month or so, our Parts Department is being moved to a larger section of our building. So if it seems we're busy, or a little short on the phone, it's because we're up to our eyeballs in moving 60,000 parts! No one likes moving...
	February, 2021

	Covid Update!
Our Parts Department and the Restoration Shop are both Open for Business. Please note that we are struggling with significant delays in importing parts from the UK. This creates a slew of back-orders, a heap of computer work, and tends to add to the chaos. For the safety of our staff and ourselves, we are NOT allowing visitors/customers on the premises. Stay Safe and Healthy Everyone!
	November, 2019

	Terrafirma Accessories!
Terrafirma Acessories for Defenders are In Stock, On-Line, and ready to go ! From Defender 90, 110, 130 Shock Kits to the complete line of Terrafirma Mammouth 3mm Black Chequer Plate protection. Can't find somethingyou are interested in... just give us a call.
	July, 2019

	Roof Racks in Stock!
Just in time for those Summer Adventures! For Series or Defender. Available for Series 88 or Defender 90's and Series 109 and Defender 110's. In Flat or Contour Shape.
	May, 2019

	Cool New Items!
Perfect for your Man Cave! Good for Coffee, Tea or ... And for the DIY Mechanic. Decorate your Garage, or use it to accurately measure the fluids your Land Rover needs.
	February, 2018

	Defender Parts - We Got 'em!
Well, maybe not everything... But, over the past couple of years our Defender Parts Inventory has been growing like Crazy! Everything from Tune-Up Kits for 200Tdi, 300Tdi and TD5, to brake, fuel, and engine parts, chassis and body parts, and accessories. Important Small Print: Yes, we will be getting Defender parts loaded up on the web site in the next few months; (clock's ticking Peter). In the meantime, just give us a call or send us a note for your Defender parts needs.
	December, 2017

	Exmoor Trim Hoops, Hoods, Door Cards, and more!
Did you know that we carry Exmoor Trim Products? Well, we have for a while now; we're just really bad at getting this information up on the web site for everyone to see. Canvas Hoods, Canvas Door Cards, Canvas Side Storage, Series Door Trim Kits, Series Hardura Felt Floor Trim Kits and Carpet Sets, Series and Defender Floor Mats, Defender LT77 and R380 Acoustic Matting Systems, Soft Top Seat Belt Bars, and more, are in stock. All items will be made available on the web site soon, (that's what Peter keeps saying), or you can send us a note or give us a call if interested.
	May, 2016

	Building Reno Updates!
Busy??? Darn right we are! If we missed your email or phone call, please accept our humblest apologies. Even the fact that our web site updates go un-touched for 6 months, is simply because we are busy with the parts business, and busy carrying out renovations on the old building that we moved into last year. Well, to be honest, no one likes sitting behind the computer doing "web updates"... would you? Click here for photos and updates!
	November, 2015
	They're Back!
Aluminum, or (Aluminium depending where you are when reading this), Front Outer Wing panels are back! ABS plastic panels are perfect for the off-road adventures. They take a beating, don't corrode, and when properly installed, are pretty darn hard to tell from the original aluminum panels. But, that word "original" comes up once and a while, and a lot of us like sticking with the original aluminum panels... and now we can. Click here for Originality.
	October, 2015

	Land Rovers For Sale!
Over the years, we've helped many customers buy their "Next Adventure", and in the process, have helped many sell their pride and joy Land Rover. We thought it might be time to throw some of the available Rovers up on the web site. Check out the new section Here.
	September, 2015
	British Car Day 2015
The British Car Day was again a great success! Except for Peter getting lost and not showing up on time. Special thanks to Pierre for letting us show off his 1951 Series 1 80" Land Rover. And a big thank you goes out to the Toronto Triumph Club; we'll be back next year!
	June, 2015

	Ottawa Valley Land Rover Association Birthday Bash!
So we've been told that we don't get out enough; that we might be a little on the "Anti-Social" side of the crowd; loners even... Well, after significant coaxing from many customers, two out of three brothers headed out to the OVLR Birthday Bash. And a "bash" it was! We drove our '74 Series 3, (we call her "Olive"), and Peter's Disco 2 for support and accommodations; more on this story shortly!
	January, 2015

	Yes We've Moved!
It's Official! We've out-grown our three separate shops for the parts business. Most of the new parts have always been stored at Peter's shop in Cambridge, Ontario, and it's been getting a little crowded lately. So we bought a big old building in Paris, Ontario and have been busy working on some major renovations. Click here for photos and updates!
	September, 2014
	British Car Day 2014 Rainy Start - Sunny Finish!
This year's British Car Day had a pretty rough and wet start, but by 11:00am the sun was out and the line-up of cars proved to be amazing! Special thanks as always goes out to the Toronto Triumph Club for hosting the largest one day, all British Car event.
	September, 2013

	And Another British Car Day Success!
An amazing turn-out of Land Rovers and Land Rover enthusiasts made the one-day event another great day to remember. Special thanks goes out to Ian and Dylan from Back Street Heroes, (Rouge Rovers), Clive from Up-Top Tents, and the many customers that brought their toys... or trucks to the show. Land Rover Alley had the greatest turn-out that we've seen in years. And we can't wait for the next British Car Day. Also many thanks to the Toronto Triumph Club for hosting the largest one day, all British Car event.
	September, 2012
	British Car Day in Oakville Ontario - Great Success!
Special Thanks to all those that came to visit us on September 16th at the British Car Day show at Bronte Creek Provincial Park in Oakville Ontario. The turn-out was remarkable and we had a blast meeting everyone. More Photos here British Car Day Click Here.
	August, 2012

	Phone Orders and Credit Card payments made easy - yes we are "getting with the times".
Our Web Site is designed to accept payments by Paypal - it's quick, simple and safe. But, not everything that we have available is listed here on the web site. So for phone orders and in some cases, emailed orders, we have added the convenience of paying by Visa or MasterCard. For details on Payment Processing Click here.
	July, 2012

	Dreaming Bikes at the Mid-Ohio Vintage Motor Cycle Show.
Dave and Rich have this thing for old vintage motor cycles. So, every year we head down to the Mid-Ohio AMA Vintage Motorcycle show, races and swap meet. Peter is the only one that doesn't own any 2-wheeled modes of transportation beyond a 10-speed bike. But, the camping is great! After a few days of Vintage Motorcycle races and walking for miles through the swap meet, you get to a point where having an old classic bike just to drive around would make sense. Check out the photos here...
	January, 2012

	Shiny Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems!
Are you looking for a long-lasting Exhaust solution? We have complete Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems for Series 1 86"/88", and Series 2a and 3 88" models. Manufactured in the UK by "Double S" these carry a Lifetime Warranty, (with some stipulations), and we supply them complete with the bolts, nuts and gaskets needed to install on your Series Land Rover. Click Here for more Details!