Land Rover Off-road Vehicles: Books - History (1/2)

Land Rover - 65 Years of the 4x4 Workhorse (Revised and Updated Edition)

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 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.

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The Complete Catalogue of the Land Rover : Production Variants from Series 1 to Defender

This illustrated book serves as a complete guide to all utility Land Rover models produced from 1948 to 2016. Although production has ended, the vehicle remains popular among enthusiasts. More than 300 different models were built, including many little-known variants.

The book covers both British-built and foreign-assembled vehicles, some of which had unique features. It is organised in a clear catalogue format, making it easy to use. Alongside standard production models, it also includes information on prototypes that never reached production, as well as the many special editions sold worldwide in recent decades.

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Land Rover Design - 70 years of success

Offers a detailed insight to the company's design story, from the early days of Land Rover in Solihull to the latest generation of the Range Rover Velar in 2018.
This book details the personalities involved in the various projects since the late 1940s up to today: the designers, modellers and studio engineers. It charts the development of Land Rover and Range Rover projects in the UK, particularly those designed in the Gaydon studio that opened in 1996, and is still a key part of JLR's design resource.

From the early days of chalk drawings and wooden models to today's digital renderings and milled clays for the latest Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover's designers and technicians have never been short of creativity.
This book tells their story, in their own words, and is a fitting tribute to the spirit and ethos of Land Rover design and engineering.

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Rover's Rebirth - The Post-War Renaissance 1945-1953

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Like other British car manufacturers, Rover focused on supporting the war effort during World War II instead of producing cars. After its Coventry factory was bombed in 1940, the company moved in 1945 to a large, modern plant in Solihull, originally managed for the Air Ministry.
With no new models ready, Rover resumed production with updated versions of its pre-war cars. Early plans for a small economy car were abandoned as demand shifted. Efforts to develop a modern new car were delayed, leading to the 1948 launch of the P3, which combined new mechanical components with older body designs.
Meanwhile, Rover's Chief Engineer saw potential in a civilian version of a military Jeep. Using a simple chassis and body to cut costs and development time, Rover quickly introduced the Land-Rover, which became an unexpected global success.
The company also explored advanced ideas, including gas turbine cars, the Road-Rover (a blend of car and Land-Rover), and various model expansions. By 1953, as this book's story concludes, Rover had recovered strongly and was prepared for a successful decade with new saloons and Land-Rovers.

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Royal and Ceremonial Land Rovers

Renowned Rover expert James Taylor delves into the distinctive connection between the royal family and their Land Rovers in this captivating book. Specifically spotlighting the Royal Review Land Rovers utilized across the Commonwealth, the narrative unveils intricate details, special modifications, and unique coachwork tailored for their distinctive roles.

While the presentation of a Land Rover to George VI in 1948 marked the initial connection, it was Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip who solidified this association. Securing a royal warrant and exhibiting unwavering customer loyalty, they fostered a enduring relationship.

"Royal and Ceremonial Land Rovers" comprehensively covers the evolution of Land Rover models, encompassing early series like the State1 with fundamental steering, transmission, and braking systems, to the contemporary opulence of Range Rovers. This exploration vividly resurrects a crucial chapter in both motoring and royal history.

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Land Rover - The Ultimate Enthusiast's Guide

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The Land Rover is a well-known vehicle and a true British icon. It started in 1947 with a simple design based on a World War II Jeep chassis and has grown into the £200.000+ Range Rover of 2023. For over 70 years, it has been a favorite of royalty, the military, celebrities, and everyday families. Beyond being a reliable family car, it has carried explorers across continents, supported farms, aided police, and helped rescue people in tough situations.
This illustrated book celebrates the Land Rover as a versatile workhorse, once called the world's most adaptable vehicle. It traces the history of every Land Rover model, starting with the 1947 prototype. The book covers military and civilian conversions by Land Rover and other companies, plus many prototype and concept vehicles. It also details the technical features and specifications of all production models. The book highlights Land Rovers used in expeditions, competitions like the Camel Trophy and G4 challenges, and vehicles made by Bowler, now part of Jaguar Land Rover. Whether you're new to Land Rover or a longtime fan, this informative book offers something for everyone.

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Land Rover : Gripping Photos of the 4x4 Pioneer

The original Land Rover evolved for almost seventy years, from the ground breaking Series I model in 1948 to the final Defender in 2016. Now there is a totally new Defender for the 2020s. Land Rover charts the history of the authentic bloodline in striking, carefully compiled and, in some instances, very rare photographs. It presents the memorable mileposts - and bizarre diversions - in an astonishingly long life. This is a rich visual tribute to the genius and guts of these legendary vehicles.

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Del Mito del Land Rover Santana a Los Mitos de Santana Motor

More than a million vehicles manufactured in more than half a century of history. In the mid-fifties of the 20th century, Metalúrgica de Santa Ana was founded, which as of 1958, would be responsible for the manufacture of the mythical Land Rover Santana.
In the 80s, the production of the popular Suzuki Santana began, after the agreement with the Japanese factory, which years later would acquire the Andalusian company.

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