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Vintage Land Rover Vehicles

Vintage Land Rover Vehicles

Land Rover vehicles are known for their reliability and outstanding quality. And for years now, these vehicles have been praised for their unshakable performance on rugged roads, and even risky terrain. A Land Rover is certainly one of the best choices for rocky, snowy or uneven roads. In this blog, we will take a quick look at the history of these iconic and vintage Land Rover vehicles that were not only glorious during their heyday but also still remembered for their greatness today. Keep reading to discover some of the most remarkable Land Rover vehicles: the Land Rover Series I, the original 1970 Range Rover, the Grizzly Torque and the 1997 Land Rover Defender.

Land Rover Series I

Sideview of a green army colour Land Rover Series I in front of a brown brick wall

The Land Rover Series I was a mass-produced civilian 4-wheel drive vehicle. It was a tough and reliable vehicle known for helping people discover new places. Recently, Land Rover has launched a new project aiming to restore the Land Rover Series I around the world. Car Zero, the very first Land Rover Series I vehicle to undergo the process, has now been restored to its original glory and is ready to keep making history. “Land Rover Reborn gives our customers the chance to own a piece of automotive history – a fully manufacturer restored Series I Land Rover,” Tim Hannig, Director at Land Rover Classic, said of the vehicle.

The Original 1970 Range Rover

Range Rover Original in blue on top of a rocky hill

The original 1970 Range Rover looks smaller than the modern Range Rover models we know today, but its size has nothing to do with its capability. The 1970 Range Rover had excellent off-road handling and extraordinary all-terrain capability. This vehicle crossed the dangerous Darien Gap in 1972, Sahara desert in 1974 and won the London-Sydney marathon in 1977. The design of the vehicle was also regarded by many as “an exemplary work of industrial design!”

The Grizzly Torque

The Grizzly Torque in the forest, seen under the shades of trees

The Grizzly Torque was the very first all-terrain Land Rover vehicle. It was custom-made for two Canadians, Bristol Foster and Robert Bateman, who wanted to explore the world. Their 14-month journey covered 19 countries and 4 continents, this expedition was like no other seen before. It enabled them to explore new cultures and wildlife from a different point of view. Without an exceptional and powerful vehicle like the Grizzly Torque, this trip would not have been such a success!
These vintage Land Rover vehicles are iconic models that have marked history and will continue to leave an exceptional legacy for years to come!

Posted on November 28, 2018 Categories: History, Land Rover, Range Rover
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