Coach House Partners Story of the Landy, 4x4 Off Roader (150x150 hardback)

Discover the origins and evolution of one of Britain’s most enduring automotive icons with the Coach House Partners Story of the Land Rover Book. This compact hardback explores the development of the Land Rover from its utilitarian beginnings to its lasting influence on off‑road and luxury 4x4 design.Illustrated with high‑quality photographs, the book traces the Land Rover’s roots to the post‑war years, when the success of rugged four‑wheel‑drive vehicles inspired Maurice and Spencer Wilks to create a British alternative. Launched in 1948, the Land Rover quickly earned a reputation for reliability and versatility, finding favour with farmers, explorers, the British Army and even members of the Royal Family.The book also charts the brand’s later innovations, including the launch of the Range Rover in 1970, which introduced the concept of the luxury 4x4, followed by the Discovery and Freelander. With in‑depth profiles of key models, the book blends historical context with technical insight, making it an engaging read for Land Rover enthusiasts and motoring fans alike. Finished in a high‑quality hardcover format, it’s ideal for collecting or display.Format: Hardcover.Size: 15(H) x 15(W) cm.

The Second World War proved, among other things, the value of a basic 4-wheel drive vehicle of rugged construction. The success of the American Jeep inspired the Wilkes' brothers Maurice and Spencer, who ran the Rover Car Company, that a British version was likely to be well received. Launched in 1948, customers were never in short supply for their creation, the Land Rover, although there were some unexpected owners for such a sparse and utilitarian car, including King George VI and Winston Churchill. Once the British Army embraced it as their vehicle of choice, the Land Rover's place in motoring's Hall of Fame was secured. Since those days, the company has gone on to invent the concept of the luxury 4x4 with the launch of the Range Rover in 1970 and has added further to the distinguished stable with the Discovery and the Freelander. Gift for Father’s Day, Christmas or a Birthday!