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Land Rover 90, 110, Defender: books - history and technology

A book on Land Rover? Here are illustrated books on the history, models and technology of the Land Rover 90, 110 and Defender.

Land Rover One Ten and Ninety Specification Guide

This book is designed to give guidance on the original, ex-factory, specifications of the coil-sprung utility Land Rovers built between 1983 and 1990. Known to Land Rover as stage 2 models, they were sold as the Land Rover One Ten, Ninety and (later) One Two Seven.

James Taylor has taken the first step in undertaking detailed research into the Stage 2 models, and putting together all the known facts in one place.
Topics covered include vehicle identification; specification changes in detail; options, accessories and special equipment; conversions and, finally, promotional material.

Author:James Taylor
Specs:144 pages, 30.5 x 22 x 1.5 cm / 12 x 8.7 x 0.59 in, hardback
Illustrations:253 colour photographs
Publisher:The Crowood Press Ltd (GB, 2021)
Book: Land Rover One Ten and Ninety Specification Guide

Land Rover One Ten and Ninety Specification Guide

Language: English

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Land Rover Defender, 90 and 110 Range - 30 Years of the Coil-Sprung 4x4 Models

When Land Rover switched from leaf springs to coil springs for their utility models in 1983, it was a major step forward. The first coil-sprung model, the One Ten, replaced the Series III 109s. The short-wheelbase Ninety replaced the Series III 88s in 1984. From 1990, the models were all re-branded as Land Rover Defenders - 90, 110 and 140 - as the Land Rover range expanded and the marketing teams wanted a new name.

This book charts the evolution of the coil-sprung Defender vehicles. Topics covered include:
- Origins of the coil-sprung Land Rovers
- Development and production of the Ninety, One Ten and One Two Seven
- The Defender 90, 110 and 130
- Special conversions and Defenders built outside the UK, including in Australia and South Africa
- Military and emergency service use of the Defender
- Detailed examinations of engines and engineering, and the focus on diesel power.

Author:James Taylor
Specs:208 pages, 26.5 x 22 x 1.7 cm / 10.4 x 8.7 x 0.67 in, hardback
Illustrations:300 colour photographs
Publisher:The Crowood Press Ltd (GB, 2013)
Book: Land Rover Defender, 90 and 110 Range - 30 Years of the Coil-Sprung 4x4 Models

Land Rover Defender, 90 and 110 Range - 30 Years of the Coil-Sprung 4x4 Models

Language: English

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Defender - Land Rover's Legendary Off-roader

Known around the globe as an icon of British engineering, the Land Rover Defender is the ultimate off-roader that has delighted owners for generations. Combining military utility with classic and distinctive design, the Defender had been a ubiquitous presence on the automobile scene since its release more than half a century ago.

But 68 years since the first model came on the market, the production line came to a halt in January 2016. This presents the perfect opportunity to look back over the Land Rover's history, from its first iteration as a utility vehicle in 1948, to the 21st Century special editions.

Landy fans and petrol-heads alike will love "Land Rover Defender", a highly illustrated collection of classic and limited edition models, filled with specs, stats, and images of Defenders both at home and abroad.

Pages of the book Defender - Land Rover's Legendary Off-roader (1)

Mike Gould worked at Land Rover and its predecessor companies for more than 30 years - a career that included many years when he was responsible for the Land Rover and Defender model lines. As Brand Manager he was in charge of the product when the Defender name was introduced and laid the foundations for the more leisure orientated variants that expanded the model's potential and became so popular.
His time at Land Rover also encompassed a period as Marketing Manager for Special Vehicles and as UK Public Relations Manager.

Pages of the book Defender - Land Rover's Legendary Off-roader (2)

Author:Mike Gould
Specs:160 pages, 17 x 23 cm / 6.7 x 9.1 in, hardback
Illustrations:numerous b&w and colour photographs
Publisher:Aurum Press Ltd (GB, 2016)
Book: Defender - Land Rover's Legendary Off-roader

Defender - Land Rover's Legendary Off-roader

Language: English

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Defender, le légendaire tout-terrain de Land Rover

Recelant plus de quarante modèles classiques et d'éditions spéciales accompagnés de photos étonnantes, de spécifications détaillées et d'histoires fascinantes à propos de leur développement et leur production, ce livre est un vibrant hommage au Defender de Land Rover.

Sommaire:
1/ L'héritage du Defender.
2/ Le Defender est né.
3/ Le Defender fonce.
4/ Les concepts de Defender.
5/ Les Defender sportifs.
6/ Le Defender en service commandé.
7/ Le Defender sur grand écran.
8/ Les Defender spéciaux.
9/ Le Defender à la fin du voyage.

Mike Gould est auteur et journaliste automobile. Il a travaillé pendant plus de trente ans chez Land Rover en tant que responsable des chaînes de production du Land Rover et du Defender. Il est aussi en possession d'un ancien Perentie 110 de l'armée australienne.

Author:Mike Gould
Specs:160 pages, 17 x 23 cm / 6.7 x 9.1 in, hardback
Illustrations:300 b&w and colour photographs
Publisher:ETAI (F, 2017)
Book: Defender, le légendaire tout-terrain de Land Rover

Defender, le légendaire tout-terrain de Land Rover

Language: French

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You & Your Land Rover Ninety, One Ten & Defender (1983-2000) - Buying, enjoying, maintaining, modifying

From the author of Haynes' well-received "Land Rover: Simply the Best", here is a complementary volume covering the Ninety, One Ten & Defender models, from 1983 to 2000, with comprehensive information on using these cult vehicles for work or play - from supermarket to Savannah.
Aimed at the huge enthusiast market, it covers buying, owning, running and caring for the vehicles, driving on and off the tarmac, modifications, expedition planning and preparation.

Author:Martin Hodder
Specs:160 pages, 25.5 x 19 x 1.6 cm / 10 x 7.5 x 0.63 in, hardback
Illustrations:143 b&w and colour photographs
Publisher:Haynes Publishing (GB, 2000)
Book: You & Your Land Rover Ninety, One Ten & Defender (1983-2000) - Buying, enjoying, maintaining, modifying

You & Your Land Rover Ninety, One Ten & Defender (1983-2000) - Buying, enjoying, maintaining, modifying

Language: English

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Defender Forever - Der legendäre Offroader von Land Rover

Zwischen 1948 und 2016 wurde er mehr als 2 Millionen Mal produziert: der Land Rover Defender. Große Bekanntheit erlangte der Offroader durch die 1960er-Jahre Fernsehserie "Daktari", wo er sich gekonnt durch die afrikanische Wildnis kämpfte.
Ein jähes Ende fand der beliebte Allradler in den EU-Richtlinien: Seine Form war nicht mehr mit dem Fußgängerschutz vereinbar. Was dazwischen passierte? Das weiß der ehemalige Land-Rover-Mitarbeiter Mike Gould!

Author:Mike Gould
Specs:160 pages, 17 x 23 cm / 6.7 x 9.1 in, hardback
Illustrations:180 b&w and colour photographs
Publisher:GeraMond Verlag (D, 2017)
Book: Defender Forever - Der legendäre Offroader von Land Rover

Defender Forever - Der legendäre Offroader von Land Rover

Language: German

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Land Rover 90, 110, Defender (1983-1994) - Brooklands Gold Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Land Rover 90, 110 and Defender 4x4 models from the years 1983-1994. Describes the Land Rover County Station Wagon, V8, Diesel, County TD, Amphi-Rover, Automatic, Defender 90, 110, 110 Hiline SW, Turbo D 110, Defender 130 Tipper, Tdi, Defender County and Military.

  • The 47 articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
  • Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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Specs:172 pages, 27 x 17 x 1 cm / 10.6 x 6.7 x 0.39 in, paperback
Illustrations:400 photographs
Publisher:Brooklands Books (GB, 1994)
Series:Gold Portfolio
Book: Land Rover 90, 110, Defender (1983-1994) - Brooklands Gold Portfolio

Land Rover 90, 110, Defender (1983-1994)

Language: English

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Der neue Land Rover Defender

Seit über 70 Jahren zählt der klassische Land Rover, der seit 1990 Defender hiess und zuletzt bis Anfang 2016 gebaut wurde, zu den Klassikern der Automobilgeschichte. Gespannt wartet die Welt auf die Neuauflage eines Fahrzeugs, das im Busch genauso zu Hause ist wie im Grossstadtdschungel.
In diesem Herbst ist es so weit. Wieder handelt es sich um eine Modellfamilie, die vielen Bedürfnissen gerecht werden muss - und werden wird.

Während sich der britische Hersteller vor der Premiere eisern in Schweigen hüllt, gewährte er dem Autorenteam vorab tiefe Einblicke in die Entwicklung: Crathorne, Pfannmüller und Schmidt verbindet eine jahrzehntelange Markenkenntnis, die ihnen viele Türen geöffnet hat.
Gleichzeitig begleiten sie die Entstehung des komplett neu entwickelten Defender mit jener Kompetenz und kritischen Distanz, die schon ihre früheren Titel ausgezeichnet und Offroad- wie Markenfans mit vielen Insider-Informationen begeistert hat. Eine Modellchronik und exklusives Bildmaterial runden diese Must-Have-Monografie ab.

Author:Roger Crathorne, Matthias Pfannmüller, Boris Schmidt
Specs:256 pages, 30 x 30.5 cm / 11.8 x 12 in, hardback
Illustrations:300 colour photographs
Publisher:Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH (D, 2020)
Book: Der neue Land Rover Defender

Der neue Land Rover Defender

Language: German

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