
Land Rover Range Rover Camel Trophy Papua New Guinea 1982 Almost Real 1:18

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Specifications
- Brand
- Land Rover
- Manufacturer
- Almost Real
- Scale
- 1:18
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- Used Model
- SKU
- 810106
- Year
- 1982
- Era
- 1980s
- Body Type
- Special Models
- Vehicle Class
- Dakar & Cross-Country Rally
- Openable Parts
- Yes
- Packaging Condition
- Traces of Storage
- Model Type
- Race Models
- EAN / GTIN
- 6970342041624
About the Land Rover Range Rover Camel Trophy Papua New Guinea 1982 Almost Real 1:18
TL;DR: Almost Real's 1:18 diecast Range Rover reproduces a 1982 Camel Trophy entrant from the Papua New Guinea expedition, with functioning doors and hood. The zinc alloy build carries real weight, and opening panels let collectors examine expedition-spec cabin detail directly.
The Camel Trophy sent factory-prepared Land Rovers through some of the most punishing terrain on earth, and Papua New Guinea's jungle route in 1982 remains one of the event's most demanding early challenges.
Diecast Detail on an Expedition-Spec Range Rover
Almost Real casts this Range Rover in zinc alloy, and the model carries genuine heft that reflects the rugged, purpose-built vehicles the Camel Trophy demanded. The doors and hood function on real hinges, opening to expose expedition-specific cabin equipment and a simplified engine bay that reflects the reinforced, stripped-down character of a competition support vehicle. Diecast tolerances allow slightly wider panel gaps than a sealed resin body would carry, a trade that buys durability suited to a subject built around abuse and hard use rather than showroom polish. The paint carries the weathered, utilitarian tones typical of Camel Trophy liveries, deliberately different from the glossy finish of a standard road-going Range Rover.
The Camel Trophy's Legendary Reputation
The Camel Trophy ran annually from the early 1980s through the late 1990s, pitting teams and their Land Rover vehicles against some of the harshest off-road environments on the planet, from jungle mud to river crossings. The event built a devoted following among off-road enthusiasts precisely because the vehicles genuinely suffered through the terrain rather than performing for cameras. Papua New Guinea's 1982 route, tackled early in the event's history, tested the Range Rover's off-road credentials against conditions few production vehicles were ever asked to survive.
Displaying a Camel Trophy Expedition Vehicle
At 1:18, this Range Rover's boxy proportions and expedition livery make it a natural centerpiece for an off-road or rally-themed shelf, distinct from the polished road cars that typically dominate collector displays. Since the doors and hood open, the model rewards handling and close inspection of its expedition-spec detail. Paired with other Camel Trophy vehicles or period Land Rover Defenders, this Range Rover tells a genuine piece of off-road motorsport history.






