Garner, Ian Land Rover. The Ultimate Enthusiast's Guide

The Land Rover is one of the most recognisable vehicles of all time and a quintessential British institution. From humble beginnings based on an ex-World War II Jeep chassis in 1947 to a Range Rover in 2023 costing more than £200,000, Land Rover has provided the 4x4 vehicles of choice for royalty, the armed forces, celebrities and the ordinary family for over seven decades. As well as being a favourite family vehicle, it has transported explorers across continents, kept farms running, helped the police and saved the lives of people lost or stranded in difficult terrain. This book is a tribute to this all-rounder, once touted as the world's most versatile vehicle, and traces the history of all Land Rover variants, starting with the first prototype in 1947. The smorgasbord of information includes both military and civilian conversions produced by both Land Rover and third parties, as well as many of the prototypes and concept vehicles produced over the years. The focus is on the technical aspects of the vehicles and the specifications of all variants produced are described in detail. The Land Rover has been used in various expeditions since its inception, and this book also covers some of the Land Rover products used in these, as well as the vehicles used in competitions such as the Camel Trophy and the G4 challenges. It also includes the vehicles built by Bowler, now part of Jaguar/Land Rover. Whether you are a Land Rover novice or an experienced enthusiast, there will be something for you in the pages of this richly illustrated, informative book.