The Little Book of Land Rover

After the Second World War ended, the American-built Willys General Purpose vehicle (which became the GP and ultimately the Jeep) led the field in the manufacture of utility vehicles, but brothers Spencer and Maurice Wilks introduced the Land Rover in 1948 and a legend was born. Since then, their concept has gone on to sell more than four million worldwide and become an instantly recognisable icon around the globe. The Little Book of Land Rover takes a trip down memory lane and remembers the models that drove their way into the nation's hearts. The story started with the Series I but the family expanded with the arrival of the Range Rover, Defender, Discovery and Freelander not to mention the purpose-built variations for the military and emergency services so come on a journey to relive the birth of the 4x4Morgan, Charlie is the author of 'The Little Book of Land Rover', published 2008 under ISBN 9781906229108 and ISBN 1906229104.