How many years was a Land Rover made in series 1?

How many years was a Land Rover made in series 1?

The Series 1 Land Rover was in production for a decade, from 1948-1958, and its last successor remained in production until 2016: that’s a sixty eight year production span at Solihull, where it all began in the aftermath of the Second World War.

When was the Land Rover Series 1 launched?

1948
We start with the first Land Rover model, the Series I, launched on 30 April 1948. Rover needed a stop-gap solution to the slow post-war sales of its pre-war designs. Chief Engineer Maurice Wilks’ ‘Land Rover’ seemed to be the answer. His design was as much a tractor as a car.

Who designed the Land Rover Series 1?

Maurice Wilks

When did the first Land Rover come out?

Land Rover Series 1 was the first Land Rover model produced from 1948 to 1958. Early models were indeed permanent 4WD, of a sort. Drive to the front axle was via a freewheel, such that drive was taken up at the fron when a rear wheel slipped, a bit like the freelander except the other way round.

Where did Land Rover Series I chassis come from?

“There was rust in the bulkhead and chassis; at first it was a rolling resto, plating bits each year, but the chassis had rotted. I bought a ’51 chassis from Australia and started a full rebuild, putting it back to original. I swapped its 2-litre for a ’51 1600.

What was the wheelbase of the Land Rover in 1954?

The 1954 model year brought major changes. The 80-inch (2.03 m) wheelbase model was replaced by an 86-inch (2.18 m) wheelbase model, and a 107-inch (2.72 m) wheelbase ” pick up ” version was introduced. The extra wheelbase was added behind the cab area to provide additional load space.

What kind of drive does a Land Rover have?

Early models were indeed permanent 4WD, of a sort. Drive to the front axle was via a freewheel, such that drive was taken up at the fron when a rear wheel slipped, a bit like the freelander except the other way round.

What was the original name of the Land Rover?

What had previously been known simply as the “Land Rover” was forever renamed as the “Series I Land Rover”. Many hundreds (if not thousands) of Series 1 vehicles survive. Membership of the Land Rover Series One Club is almost essential for all owners.

How many Land Rovers were sold in the first year?

In the first full year of sales, 8000 Land Rovers were sold compared to a target of 5000. By 1951, Land Rovers were out-selling Rover road cars by a factor of two to one. Something that was not fully anticipated, was the fact that the Land Rover was adaptable to a huge range of markets other than farmers.

When did the Land Rover Series 2 come out?

Larger engines and improved body styling saw the Land Rover re-launched as the Series II in 1958. What had previously been known simply as the “Land Rover” was forever renamed as the “Series I Land Rover”. Many hundreds (if not thousands) of Series 1 vehicles survive. Membership of the Land Rover Series One Club is almost essential for all owners.

Where can I buy a classic Land Rover?

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