Range Rover First Generation - The Complete Story delves into the real story of the Range Rover, examining what lay behind the multiple changes in its twenty-six years of production. It went on to change the face of Land Rover for ever.
During the 1970s, while its immense practicality and capability were appreciated and acknowledged, a Range Rover became a sought-after and prestigious possession. The Range Rover's designers intended it to be a more comfortable and road-friendly passenger-carrying Land Rover, but customers quickly saw something much more in it. David Knowles is one of the foremost MG historians of his generation. Superbly illustrated with 400 colour photographs, many specially commissioned. Will be of great interest to all MG and motoring enthusiasts. Covers concept through to development and production.
For the first time, a complete and in-depth history of each of these remarkable MG V8 models.
Illustrated with 400 pictures, including concept cars, design sketches and specially commissioned photography. Topics covered include: The story of each MG V8 model, from concept to development and production Detailed information tables of notable cars and their chassis numbers for each model, plus special editions and colour charts Interviews with the original MG V8 design and engineering teams Background on development and testing work on each model Rare input and insight from many of the outside suppliers and specialists who helped develop the cars Information on sales and servicing literature, production changes, product placement, celebrity stories and much more. MG V8 tells in unprecedented detail the stories of some of the most powerful and exciting cars ever to wear the evocative MG octagon badge. Fully illustrated with 270 historical and original colour photographs. The book covers: the beginnings of Rover and its place in British Leyland Land Rover's expansion in the 1980s and how it led to the foundation of the Rover Group Rover under British Aerospace and the sell-off to BMW Rover's struggle under German management and BMW's disposal of the Group and finally, the aftermath of Rover's collapse - MG Rover, Land Rover and MINI. Including production histories and full specification guides to its cars, The Rover Group is a compelling insider's account of one of the most controversial periods in the British motor industry. The book is backed by first-hand accounts from Rover employees, as well as a foreword by Jon Moulton, the man behind several bids to acquire elements of the company. Centring on the period of the official existence of the Rover Group, the book also examines the events leading up to its formation in 1986 and its controversial aftermath, following its dismemberment in 2000. The Rover Group - Company and Cars is a comprehensive history of the company and a guide to its products.
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