The 60th Anniversary of Land Rover occurs in 2008. The original Series 1 Land Rover was unveiled in 1948 and the utilitarian Defender models are still instantly recognisable as relatives of the original.
The Land Rover range has also expanded over the years to elevate the Solihull marque to a premium brand in the automotive market place, the latest Range Rover models providing palatial luxury while still providing unbeatable off-road performance.
This beautifully produced book tells the full story of all Land Rover models through a wealth of stunning color images, many previously unpublished.
The 60th anniversary of Land Rover occurs in 2008. The original Series 1 Land Rover was unveiled in 1948 and the utilitarian Defender models are still instantly recognisable as relatives of the original. The Land Rover range has also expanded over the years to elevate the Solihull marque to a premium brand in the automotive market place, the latest Range Rover models providing palatial luxury while still providing unbeatable off-road performance. This beautifully produced book tells the full story of all Land Rover models through a wealth of stunning color images, many previously unpublished.
Early Land Rover history, from the Series I the Series III, featuring
images of concours examples, as well as ancient workhorses.Range Rovers
through the ages, from the original 1970 model to the very latest
supercharged luxury versions.The stories of the enormously successful
Discovery and Freelander, Europe's best-selling 4x4 for almost ten
years.Remarkable views behind the scenes at Land Rover's Solihull factory and
production line.Spectacular photography of Land Rovers around the world, from
Iceland to Australia and all points in between, including adventures and
expeditions, such as the Camel Trophy and G4 Challenge.Land Rover
conversions, including many special vehicles, from Ambulances to the SAS
'Pink Panther' desert-combat vehicles.
Nick Dimbleby is a well-respected professional photographer who has undertaken considerable work for Land Rover over the past seven years, but as a Land Rover enthusiast has been photographing the vehicles for 20 years. He lives at near Silverstone in Northamptonshire.
