Land Rover 90, 110 and Defender: books - history

Land Rover 90, 110, Defender (1983-1994) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Land Rover 90, 110 and Defender 4x4 models from the years 1983-1994. Describes the Land Rover County Station Wagon, V8, Diesel, County TD, Amphi-Rover, Automatic, Defender 90, 110, 110 Hiline SW, Turbo D 110, Defender 130 Tipper, Tdi, Defender County and Military.

• The 47 articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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Details:	172 pages, 27 x 17 x 1 cm / 10.6 x 6.7 x 0.39 in, paperback
Illustrations:	400 photos
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 1994)
Series:	Gold Portfolio
ISBN:	9781855202535

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Land Rover Defender, 90 and 110 Range - 30 Years of the Coil-Sprung 4x4 Models

When Land Rover switched from leaf springs to coil springs for their utility models in 1983, it was a major step forward. The first coil-sprung model, the One Ten, replaced the Series III 109s. The short-wheelbase Ninety replaced the Series III 88s in 1984. From 1990, the models were all re-branded as Land Rover Defenders - 90, 110 and 140 - as the Land Rover range expanded and the marketing teams wanted a new name.

This book charts the evolution of the coil-sprung Defender vehicles. Topics covered include:
- Origins of the coil-sprung Land Rovers
- Development and production of the Ninety, One Ten and One Two Seven
- The Defender 90, 110 and 130
- Special conversions and Defenders built outside the UK, including in Australia and South Africa
- Military and emergency service use of the Defender
- Detailed examinations of engines and engineering, and the focus on diesel power.

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Author:	James Taylor
Details:	208 pages, 26.5 x 22 x 1.7 cm / 10.4 x 8.7 x 0.67 in, hardback
Illustrations:	300 colour photos
Publisher:	The Crowood Press Ltd (GB, 2013)
ISBN:	9781847974532

Land Rover One Ten and Ninety Specification Guide

This book is designed to give guidance on the original, ex-factory, specifications of the coil-sprung utility Land Rovers built between 1983 and 1990. Known to Land Rover as stage 2 models, they were sold as the Land Rover One Ten, Ninety and (later) One Two Seven.

James Taylor has taken the first step in undertaking detailed research into the Stage 2 models, and putting together all the known facts in one place.
Topics covered include vehicle identification; specification changes in detail; options, accessories and special equipment; conversions and, finally, promotional material.

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Author:	James Taylor
Details:	144 pages, 30.5 x 22 x 1.5 cm / 12 x 8.7 x 0.59 in, hardback
Illustrations:	253 colour photos
Publisher:	The Crowood Press Ltd (GB, 2021)
ISBN:	9781785007736

Defender - Land Rover's Legendary Off-roader

Known around the globe as an icon of British engineering, the Land Rover Defender is the ultimate off-roader that has delighted owners for generations. Combining military utility with classic and distinctive design, the Defender had been a ubiquitous presence on the automobile scene since its release more than half a century ago.

But 68 years since the first model came on the market, the production line came to a halt in January 2016. This presents the perfect opportunity to look back over the Land Rover's history, from its first iteration as a utility vehicle in 1948, to the 21st Century special editions.

Landy fans and petrol-heads alike will love "Land Rover Defender", a highly illustrated collection of classic and limited edition models, filled with specs, stats, and images of Defenders both at home and abroad.

Mike Gould worked at Land Rover and its predecessor companies for more than 30 years - a career that included many years when he was responsible for the Land Rover and Defender model lines. As Brand Manager he was in charge of the product when the Defender name was introduced and laid the foundations for the more leisure orientated variants that expanded the model's potential and became so popular.
His time at Land Rover also encompassed a period as Marketing Manager for Special Vehicles and as UK Public Relations Manager.

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Author:	Mike Gould
Details:	160 pages, 17 x 23 cm / 6.7 x 9.1 in, hardback
Illustrations:	numerous b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Aurum Press Ltd (GB, 2016)
ISBN:	9781781316283

Defender, le légendaire tout-terrain de Land Rover

Featuring over forty classic and special edition models, accompanied by stunning photography, detailed specifications and fascinating stories about their development and production, this book is a vibrant tribute to Land Rover's Defender.

Contents:
1) The Defender Legacy.
2) The Defender is Born.
3) The Defender Charges.
4) Defender Concepts.
5) The Sports Defenders.
6) The Defender in Service.
7) The Defender on the Big Screen.
8) The Special Defenders.
9) The Defender at Journey's End.

Mike Gould is a motoring author and journalist. He worked for over thirty years at Land Rover as a production line manager for the Land Rover and Defender. He also owns a former Australian Army Perentie 110.

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Author:	Mike Gould
Details:	160 pages, 17 x 23 cm / 6.7 x 9.1 in, hardback
Illustrations:	300 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	ETAI (F, 2017)
ISBN:	9791028301736