Land Rover

Author:
Publisher: Haynes Publishing
ISBN: 9781844254989
Category : Land-Rover truck
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The 60th anniversary of Land Rover occurs in 2008. The original Series 1 Land Rover was unveiled in 1948 and the utilitarian Defender models are still instantly recognisable as relatives of the original. The Land Rover range has also expanded over the years to elevate the Solihull marque to a premium brand in the automotive market place, the latest Range Rover models providing palatial luxury while still providing unbeatable off-road performance. This beautifully produced book tells the full story of all Land Rover models through a wealth of stunning color images, many previously unpublished.

Land Rover: The Story of the Car that Conquered the World

Author: Ben Fogle
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008194238
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 319

Book Description
Sunday Times Bestseller As quintessentially British as a plate of fish and chips or a British Bulldog, the boxy, utilitarian Land Rover Defender has become an iconic part of what it is to be British.

Military Land Rover

Author: Pat Ware
Publisher: Ian Allan Publishing
ISBN: 9780711031890
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This text provides a comprehensive history of the Land Rover and its various guises in military service in Britain and overseas.

The Land Rover Story

Author: Dave Phillips
Publisher: Evro Publishing Limited
ISBN: 9781910505359
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The Land Rover Story is a roller coaster ride through the life and times of Land Rover. Fast-paced and entertaining, it brings alive all aspects of Land Rover from its humble beginnings in 1948 to today’s world-wide renown, with the vehicles — successes and failures — and people at the centre of the story. The 1940s. How the Land Rover came about; the Wilks brothers; the Centre Steer enigma; development and production; launch and reaction. The 1950s. Rapid development and evolution of the original; successes and dead ends; worldwide reach; early expeditions; weird and wonderful modifications; the Series II. The 1960s. Consolidation and further developments; Series IIA; military models; initial development of the Range Rover; search for a V8 engine. The 1970s. The Series III; Range Rover’s popularity but lack of investment; Land Rover abandons US market; the British Leyland story; escape from BL and Michael Edwardes, saviour of Land Rover. The 1980s. British Aerospace ownership; Land Rover grows as most of Britain’s car industry self-destructs; emergence of the coil-sprung models; make or break time with launch of Discovery (Europe’s best-selling 4x4). The 1990s. Tdi engines; Defender and its development. BMW ownership; second-generation Range Rover P38; Freelander; second-generation Discovery; Td5 engine. The 2000s. Ford takeover, alliance with Jaguar, shift towards luxury; third-generation Range Rover L322; the G4 Challenge; Discovery 3, Range Rover Sport, TDCi Defender, Freelander 2, Discovery 4. The 2010s. Tata takeover, upsurge in sales and profits; Range Rover Evoque and Victoria Beckham; Range Rover 4; Range Rover Sport 2; Discovery Sport; Discovery 5; Range Rover Velar; DC100 concept; end of Defender production; rise of Defender as a fashion icon; and much more.

Land Rover

Author: James Taylor
Publisher: Crowood
ISBN: 1847975283
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 797

Book Description
The Land Rover has become an icon across the world, famed for its classic design, its practicality and its longevity. In this revised edition of his acclaimed book, first issued as Land Rover - 60 Years of the 4 x 4 Workhouse, James Taylor charts sixty-five years of Land Rover development in comprehensive detail, bringing the story right up to date with the latest Defender variants. Contents include: Prototypes and development vehicles; Standard production models; The special editions; Land Rovers built outside the UK; Special conversions; Military variants; The Land Rovers that never were. The first book to look at the story of the Land Rover's gradual evolution. Comprehensively researched, extensively illustrated and accessibly presented, this will be an indispensable read for all those who have an interest in the legend that is Land Rover. Superbly illustrated with 476 colour photographs. James Taylor's major specialization is the Rover company and its descendants, and he is widely acknowledged as the pre-eminent historian of the Land Rover.

Little Book of Land Rover

Author: Charlotte Morgan
Publisher: G2 Entertainment
ISBN: 9781907803017
Category : Land-Rover trucks
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Little Book of Land Rover takes a trip down memory lane and looks at the models that drove their way into the nation's heart. This hardback book celebrates one of the most iconic motoring brands in the world, which celebrated its sixtieth anniversary in 2008.

You & Your Land Rover Ninety, One Ten & Defender

Author: Martin Hodder
Publisher: Haynes Publications
ISBN: 9781859606674
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
Whether you use your Defender for work or play, from supermarket to Savannah you_ll find valuable information in this volume covering the 90 and 110 Land Rover Defender models, from 1983 to 2000. Martin Hodder delivers detailed coverage on buying, owning, running and caring for your Defender; driving on and off the tarmac; preparation and modifications; expedition planning and preparation. Hodder examines each model and provides performance and production figures. Contains lists of Defender specialists and clubs.

Jue 477

Author: Martin Port
Publisher: Porter Press
ISBN: 9781907085789
Category : Land-Rover trucks
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
Revealed to the world in 1948, the Land-Rover not only revived the Rover Company's fortunes in an austerity-riddled post-war period, but galvanized its future, thanks to the model's almost immediate success. With the manufacture of an initial 48 'pre-production' examples coming to a close, the first official production models were assembled - starting with chassis 860001. As original factory records prove, this pivotal vehicle was destined for His Royal Highness King George VI, but the decision was made to postpone the presentation and instead, 'number one' was retained by the factory until 1950, when it was registered JUE 477 before leaving Rover Company ownership. After decades left out in the cold and exposed to the elements, 860001 had certainly seen better days, but thanks to the determination of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, founder and Chairman of INEOS, the future of JUE 477 was secured in 2017. Over the next two years, a dedicated team of experts, led by chief restorer, Julian Shoolheifer set about restoring the vehicle while retaining as much of its original DNA as was physically, and safely, possible and making sure that this remarkable vehicle's history and past life was still worn with pride.

Land Rover

Author: Martin Hodder
Publisher: Haynes Publications
ISBN: 9781859604373
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
Land Rover, the world's most successful off-road marque, was introduced in 1948 for the toughest of conditions. Today, the family includes the sophisticated Range Rover, Discovery and Freelander, as well as the rugged Defender. Authoritatively written and illustrated with specially commissioned color photographs, this company history examines Land Rover's thriving enthusiast movement, military applications and the Camel Trophy -- the world's toughest off-road adventure.

Land Rover Discovery

Author: James Taylor
Publisher: Crowood
ISBN: 1847976905
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 502

Book Description
A quarter of a century ago, the Land Rover Discovery defined at a stroke how traditional 4 x 4 all-terrain ability could co-exist with family-estate practicality at an affordable price. Since 1989, the Discovery has gone through several iterations, but its essential qualities have remained unchanged. Practical, capable, and above all completely distinctive - the stepped roof seemed odd at first but now defines the Discovery shape - the Discovery has gone on to become one of Land Rover's best-loved products. Land Rover Discovery - 25 Years of the Family 4 x 4 looks in detail at the four generations of Discovery, including full specification details and production histories. Topics covered include the design and development of the original Discovery in the late 1980s, and the move into North America; the new 300Tdi engine and R380 gearbox of 1994, and the BMW takeover; Series II models of 1998-2004, and Land Rover's move from BMW to Ford; Discovery 3/'LR3' - 2004-2009, and the new TDV6 engine, developed by Jaguar; Discovery 4/'LR4' - the all-purpose family luxury car; special editions and derivatives of all four generations of Discovery, including Discoverys for the emergency services and the Camel Trophy and G4 Challenge competition vehicles. Superbly illustrated with 351 colour photographs.