Land Rover 4x4: książki - historia i modele (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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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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Podobnie jak inni brytyjscy producenci samochodów, Rover podczas II wojny światowej skupił się na produkcji wojennej zamiast na budowie aut. Po zbombardowaniu fabryki w Coventry w 1940 roku firma przeniosła się w 1945 roku do dużego, nowoczesnego zakładu w Solihull, wcześniej zarządzanego dla Ministerstwa Lotnictwa.
Bez gotowych nowych modeli Rover wznowił produkcję, ulepszając swoje przedwojenne pojazdy. Plany stworzenia małego, ekonomicznego auta porzucono z powodu zmieniającego się popytu. Opóźnienia w projektowaniu nowoczesnego modelu doprowadziły do wprowadzenia P3 w 1948 roku, który łączył nową mechanikę ze starszymi nadwoziami.
W tym czasie główny inżynier Rovera dostrzegł potencjał w cywilnej wersji wojskowego Jeepa. Używając prostego podwozia i nadwozia w celu oszczędności czasu i kosztów, Rover szybko opracował Land-Rovera, który odniósł niespodziewany światowy sukces.
Firma pracowała także nad nowatorskimi projektami, takimi jak samochody z turbiną gazową, Road-Rover (połączenie samochodu i Land-Rovera) oraz rozbudowa gamy modeli. W 1953 roku, kiedy kończy się ta opowieść, Rover był silniejszy niż kiedykolwiek i gotowy na dekadę sukcesów z nowymi sedanami i Land-Roverami.

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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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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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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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