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English Pages 352 Year 1989
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third Edition
K&J SlavinandGNMackic
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The Land-Rover represents one of the few unqualified success stories of the British motor industry. With its more luxurious stable
mate,
the
Range
Rover,
it is the
world’s most successful 4x4 vehicle, with demand far outstripping supply. for LandThe growing enthusiasm Rover and the continuing development of interest in off-road vehicles can be gauged by the fact that, in the UK alone, there are over 25 clubs and associations catering for Land-Rover owners and a further 12 for those with a more general interest. In Land-Rover — the Unbeatable 4x4 third edition, Rover’s
Range and the Land-Rover’s evolution, development, successes
and failures are described from a unique standpoint: that of an intimate involvement with the marques spanning over 40 years. Ken and Julie Slavin have spent over 20 and Range years using Land-Rovers Rovers in some of the most inaccessible parts of the world on expeditions and on testing trips in their capacities as expedition and aid consultants and as consultants George Mackie to the manufacturers. created and ran the Land-Rover Special Projects Department until his retirement. In this, the third, edition the continuing success of the marque is chronicled, not only with further production developments within the Company, such as the introduction of the 110 range and additions to the engine range, but also expansion of the special vehicle operations both within the company and by specialist coachbuilders outside. Also recorded is the introduction of the Range
Rover
into
America
and _ how,
against all-comers from the world’s luxury car and off-road vehicle manufacturers,
it
has taken that market by storm. An entirely new section describes in detail the contribution Land-Rovers and Range Rovers have made to the ceremonial and private transport of the royal family. The text is complemented by over 200 black & white and 30 colour photographs.
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