Nowadays, it seems like every new 4x4 has a bunch of advanced features and nifty pieces of tech to help you navigate the toughest off-road environments. Whether it's the F-150 Raptor's real-time adaptive Fox Racing shocks, or Land Rover's "transparent hood," there always seems to be some piece of new tech to make off-roading easier.

It's only when you get behind the wheel of a bare-bones vintage truck that you really appreciate the pure joy of driving off-road. Basem Wasef, Road & Track contributor and owner of this 1963 Land Rover Series IIA, makes that clear with his feature in this latest video by Petrolicious.

Top speed is 55 mph on a good day, and there aren't any safety or performance systems to speak of. Just a 77-horsepower four-cylinder engine, a manual transmission, and a good old-fashioned stick-operated 4x4 system. Despite not having any tech to back him up, Wasef still thoroughly enjoys his time behind the wheel of his iconic classic.

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