Richard Hammond on the greatest barn find of all time

We all know Richard Hammond loves a 4x4, and they don’t come much more legendary than the first ever road-going Land Rover, known affectionately as ‘JUE’. Richard takes us through the story of rediscovering this piece of automotive history in a barn, restoring him back to working order, and then taking him on a truly amazing journey to one of the most hostile environments in the world. In partnership with Ineos, JUE was accompanied by the brand-new Grenadier 4x4 to complete a legendary adventure.

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[soultrain]

I love that they didn’t restore it to show quality. They did just enough to bring it back to life but left all the imperfections that it had earned from its long hard life.

[OdyTypeR]

This is exactly how automaker marketing budgets should be spent. Kudos to everyone involved, drivetribe and hamster included, of course.

[olekaarvaag]

I have so much respect for reviving it the way it was and then going on such an adventure with it. I would gladly watch every second of a dry, boring, 24 1-hour episodes series detailing the restoration.

[tornadoman]

I love how they kept the car's original purpose: to go adventure. I'm really happy with that.

[rustbeltpipes]

Love this storytelling. Reminds me of the old Top Gear days....bravo, team!

[chrisallen]

Respect to all those involved in the resurrection of JUE 477 and undertaking it's remarkable journey. I thank Hammond and Drive Tribe for bringing us the story. Love you guys!

[latch]

Always love some Hammond car journalism. His piece on Jim Clark with the Hacksaw Ridge music was especially excellent

[alejandropujol]

More tribute videos like this! This feels like an episode right out of the old top gear and grand tour format. Love it.

[iwaena]

The older Landrovers are the most solid 4-wheeler I ever drove to do ranch work. I towed 600# to 700# dead cow carcasses up & down steep hilly terrains of the ranch without any strain to the engine or clutch. But, the only problem was that, first and reverse gears were really close, so you had to be aware of the shifting pattern. You may think you’re in first gear, but you may be in reverse gear and if you throttle it? Well, my cousin found out and luckily the dead carcass of a cow was already dead when he ran over it! One thing I have to mention is that the Landrover belonged to Charles Lindbergh the Aviator, who happened to live on the Eastside of Maui back in the 70’s and he was our neighbor, he took ill and died that summer of 1974. He was the nicest man you could ever meet.

[stephenbrown]

I love the fact that instead of a museum. It went on a real road trip. Too many of these are restored and hidden away.

[kimtrigwell]

This has to be one of the BEST videos Drivetribe has done so far 🤩. Very much enjoyed this and Hammond as always.

[TommyJobson]

That is one of the best videos I have ever watched on YouTube. Congratulations to everyone who put it together. What an amazing story and a superb restoration, just the perfect balance of restoration and conservation.

[truthjunkie]

As an ex serviceman that used to drive these, and knowing what these vehicles can do, and having these vehicles get us out of the shit on more than one occasion, this brought a tear to my eye. I'm glad she was found. And, I am glad she was restored, and not stuck in some dusty old museum. Thank you Land Rover.

[sinanceylan]

It's been quite the time since I've watched a well documented & told car story like this. Love the way they restored and drove her in the way she was meant to be. Glorious.

[gulfautoclub]

A remarkable restoration that breathes new life into a timeless legend.

[kramshiron]

That wasn’t a restoration..that was giving that Landy it’s soul again. great job.

[GlenAshtonF]

This video seriously feels like it's a film off Top Gear or the Grand Tour. One of those what us proper car lovers really really enjoy watching. Top work everyone!

[Martin-nyss]

Makes me feel almost emotional the way the story was told.
Absolutely brilliant.
Bit like the top gear episode where they stood on the white cliffs with a spitfire and hurricane 😢😢

[brisiobrien]

What a great find and history of JUE 477 Our family owns an early Series 1 R8600347, which was sold (along with R8600346) in October of 1948 to Shell Oil Company and shipped to Ecuador. My grandfather bought both around 1950. Only 347 survives to this day.

[smhv]

Fair play to the guy who restored it but kept it as original as possible it's the way a car like this should be done. It keeps its story alive and as they proved if it's still a bit beaten up and tatty you're not afraid to use it the way it was meant to be used 😊