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Way back in 1989,
Land Rover launched a major program called the Great Divide Expedition. It pitted members of the media against some of North America's toughest terrain, running along the continental divide that bisects the United States. The media's ally in this attempt? The 1990 Range Rover.
It was successful, with the Range Rovers covering the grueling 1,100-mile route in just 12 days, despite just 28 percent of the trip covering paved roads.
With the twenty-fifth anniversary of the original Great Divide Expedition, Land Rover is planning another run along the spine of North America. This time, the tour will consist of two nine-day expeditions of 1,000 miles each. While the distance may be shorter, expect the modern Range Rovers to be pushed to their absolute limits, just like the original models.
As part of the anniversary celebrations, Land Rover is auctioning off a fully restored replica of the 1990 Range Rover used in the original expedition. Aside from picking up the old school Landie, the auction winner will be invited to run one of the expeditions two legs, while their new old
Range Rover will cover both journeys.
All profits from the auction will go towards
Tread Lightly, a non-profit that got its start with the help of the original Great Divide Expedition. The charity focuses on conservation and education efforts as they relate to outdoor activities, ranging from fishing and hunting to off-roading and other motorized activities that take place off the beaten path.
Scroll down for a time-lapse video of the restoration process on the 1990 Range Rover, a video detailing the original Great Divide Expedition and a short press release from Land Rover. Those interested in bidding on the Range Rover can register to bid at the
auction's eBay page. Bidding, meanwhile, runs until August 14 and is up to $33,000 as of this writing.
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