Starting off strong in our new Drive Along video series, this week I had the chance to take out a 1990 Land Rover Defender that was built and modified by Arkonik in Somerset, UK. These guys are all Land Rover all the time, and the Defender is their forté. The cherry on top is the throaty 3.9L V8 under the hood, which makes for great background noise when cruising through some windy backroads.

Drive Along is our new short format, POV driving video series where we put you behind the wheel of unique and interesting vehicles. It’s focused on the ambience of these cars, so there’s not much dialogue. Think of it more like a showcase than a video review. Expect to see many more installments in the future!