Story of The Land Rover

A richly Illustrated and insightful history of an icon of British engineering: the Land Rover. Presented in a compact, accessible format, chapters trace the influence of the American Willys Jeep and its success in desert and mountainous terrain during the Second World War, and how the vehicle inspired the Wilkes’ brothers – Maurice and Spencer – to design their own rugged British alternative. Launched in 1948, the Land Rover never looked back: motoring into the hearts of the armed forces, agricultural workers, remote populations, as well as British royalty. Exploring the Series I-III, Ranger Rover, Defender, Discovery 1-4, Evoque, and Freelander models, as well as the all-new Land Rover Defender which relaunched the name in 2020. With atmospheric and nostalgic photographs throughout, this concise history will delight Land Rover enthusiasts of all eras.

Hardback
16cm sq
143 pages
Illustrated throughout with colour and black-and-white photographs
FSC accredited paper