Land Rover 90, 110 and Defender: Illustrated History Books & Guides

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

Brooklands Portfolio book featuring 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 period articles, brought together from leading British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and engineering.
• Also driving impressions, original road tests, comparison tests, technical data, etc.

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

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, 12 x 8.7 x 0.59 in (30.5 x 22 x 1.5 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	253 colour photos
Language:	English
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.

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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, 6.7 x 9.1 in (17 x 23 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	many b&w and colour photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Aurum Press Ltd (GB, 2016)
ISBN:	9781781316283

Factory-Original Land Rover Defender 1990-2016

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"Factory-Original Land Rover Defender" provides a detailed guide to the production history and factory specifications of the Land Rover Defender, officially introduced for the 1991 model year. Covering the 90, 110 and 130 models built from 1990 to 2016, the book traces the evolution of this long-running utility vehicle through its major specification changes.

The history includes the introduction of the 200Tdi direct-injection diesel engine, Station Wagon and County models, later engine and transmission developments, changing interiors and body configurations, and numerous limited and special editions. North American models and special editions are also covered.

Written by Land Rover historian James Taylor, the book focuses particularly on identifying original factory details and understanding what changed, when and why. It is supported by photography from Simon and Otis Clay, showing well-preserved examples and their factory-original features.

A dedicated appendix covers factory options and accessories, making this illustrated reference useful for Land Rover Defender owners, restorers, collectors and enthusiasts seeking to identify and maintain original specifications.

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Author:	James Taylor
Details:	136 pages, 10 x 10 x 0.71 in (25.5 x 25.5 x 1.8 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	300+ b&w and colour photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Herridge & Sons Ltd (GB, 2026)
Series:	Factory-Original
ISBN:	9781914929120

Der neue Land Rover Defender

For over 70 years, the classic Land Rover, which was called the Defender from 1990 and was last built until the beginning of 2016, has been one of the classics of automotive history. The world is eagerly awaiting the new edition of a vehicle that is just as at home in the bush as it is in the urban jungle.
This autumn, the time has come. Once again, it is a model family that must - and will - meet many needs.

While the British manufacturer remains tight-lipped about the premiere, it gave the team of authors deep insights into the development in advance: Crathorne, Pfannmüller and Schmidt have decades of brand knowledge together, which has opened many doors for them.
At the same time, they accompany the creation of the completely newly developed Defender with the same competence and critical distance that has already distinguished their earlier titles and delighted off-road and brand fans with plenty of insider information. A model chronicle and exclusive image material round off this must-have monograph.

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Author:	Roger Crathorne, Matthias Pfannmüller, Boris Schmidt
Details:	256 pages, 11.8 x 12 in (30 x 30.5 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	300 colour photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH (D, 2020)
ISBN:	9783667116628

Land Rover Defender 1983-2016

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This book documents the history of the Land Rover Defender, the iconic British four-wheel-drive off-road vehicle, from its introduction in 1983 to the end of production in 2016. Written by Defender specialist Andreas Woithon, editor of the online magazine Matsch & Piste, it explores the vehicle's technical development, model variants and special editions.

The Defender evolved from the original Land Rover, launched in 1948, and became renowned for its rugged construction, functional design and off-road capabilities. The book examines the development of this classic 4x4, detailing the different versions and technical features that shaped its history.

The Land Rover Defender also gained international recognition through its appearances in films such as James Bond, Tomb Raider and Mission: Impossible, and its participation in the Camel Trophy off-road competition.

Combining automotive history with technical information, this book is a reference for Land Rover enthusiasts and readers interested in classic 4x4 vehicles, British off-road engineering and the evolution of the Defender.

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Author:	Andreas Woithon
Details:	96 pages, 8.9 x 9.7 x 0.43 in (22.5 x 24.5 x 1.1 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	150 b&w and colour photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2026)
ISBN:	9783613048454