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Land Rover Series IIA 1969

The Series II Land Rover replaced Series I production in 1958, initially sporting the original two litre engine from the series I. Once supply ran dry, the 2286cc engine was introduced, which has proven to be a popular and reliable unit ever since. Designs changed over the following years, with the most significant being the moving of the headlights to the wings in 1969 - this model still had the 'hard dash' familiar with other Series II models. Also introduced at this time was the razor style bonnet and Maltese grill; later to be followed by the plastic grill as used on the Series III. The SII and the SIIA are very difficult to distinguish. There were some minor cosmetic changes but the most significant change was under the bonnet in the guise of the new 2.25-litre diesel engine. Body configurations available from the factory ranged from short-wheelbase soft-top to the top-of-the-line five-door station wagon. From February 1969 (home market), the headlamps moved into the wings on all models and the sill panels were redesigned to be shallower a few months afterwards.

Land Rover Defender Wolf XD90 1998 - World Of Classic Cars -

Land Rover Defender Wolf XD90 1998

Especially built for the Ministry of Defence, it is understood that only approximately 8,000 Defender Wolf's were made and a large number of those would have been hard tops and/or the 110 variety or lefthand drive. This righthand drive soft top or full tilt example is particularly rare. Sources suggest the upgrades to the standard defender put the Wolf price to the MoD at around £40,000 in 1997/8. Upgrades included a 2" ride height increase due to heavy duty suspension design whilst the chassis on this HD (Heavy Duty) is said to be eight times stronger than standard and fitted with a heavy duty roll cage, prop-shaft protection between chassis and hub and heavy duty bumpers. The

Land Rover Defender Wolf XD90 1998

vehicle also features sealed headlights with breather pipes to top of windscreen, 113bhp, 300TDi engine with no electronics except fuel pump solenoid, rust proofed chassis from new, gearbox cooling system, reinforced front bulkhead, rails and sills, reinforced Salisbury rear axle and standard reinforced front axle and uprated diffs, 80 litre reinforced fuel tank, very tough and heavy duty Wolf wheels, convoy light system with a light illuminating the white painted rear differential, NATO towing hitch, 24v electrical system plus 24v generator and side mounted spare wheel to name but a few modifications. A few Wolf Defenders have been de-commissioned by the forces and are now in civilian hands but are quite rare, especially ones that have not suffered damage and in excellent condition.  Virtually all appear to have been very well maintained mechanically by the MoD as would be expected.

Land Rover Defender Pickup by Kahn Photoshoot - World Of Classic Cars -

Land Rover Defender Pickup

Land Rover Defender Pickup

Land Rover Defender Pickup

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Land Rover Defender 110 'Tomb Raider' 2001

'Tomb Raider', styled as 'Lara Croft: Tomb Raider', is a media franchise that originated with an action-adventure video game series focusing on the archaeologist-adventurer Lara Croft who travels the globe searching for lost artifacts and infiltrating dangerous tombs and ruins.
A large selection of additional media has grown up around the video game series, most notably a 2001 film adaptation featuring Angelina Jolie in the title role. In the first film, she teams up with Land Rover to penetrate the Cambodian jungle and defeat the forces of greed.

Land Rover Defender 110 'Tomb Raider' 2001

The film, rather like Angelina Jolie herself, was a massive hit and the Land Rovers themselves also became something of a cult icon. As a result, Land Rover took a standard double-cab 110 Defender off the production line and gave it to their 'Special Vehicles Department'. With over £7,000 worth of additional equipment and some custom paintwork, the Limited Edition Tomb Raider Land Rover was born, as confirmed in a supporting email. This can be further authenticated by the fact that the bulkhead inside the engine bay is still dark green, left over from the example they 'borrowed' from the original production line. A further 100 units of the 110" Defender and 100 of the 90" Defender were subsequently built and sold.

Land Rover Defender 110 'Tomb Raider' 2001

Painted dark metallic grey with special badging and details, the Tomb Raider came equipped with a roof-rack, additional spot lights, front and rear remote winches, bull-bars and snorkel as well as uprated shock absorbers and springs, privacy glass and a category 1 alarm/immobiliser & tracker. This, the very first Tomb Raider, also has upgraded quilted leather seating, air-conditioning and the exclusive Tomb Raider plaque.
"It goes where others stop, it goes where most wouldn't even look and its equipped with everything you could possibly throw at it." - Land Rover UK

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Land Rover 90 Wolf XD 1998

One vehicle synonymous with military operations around the world is the Land Rover Series II, III and Defender. The all-terrain 4×4 vehicle was first produced in 1948, based upon a design spawned from the Willys/Bantam Jeeps of WWII fame. The UK design initially used aluminium for much of the construction which led to the Land Rover's reputation for longevity and resistance to corrosion in even the toughest conditions. Land Rovers are commonly used for patrol duties in Iraq and Afghanistan but because of the possibility of roadside attack, bombs and mines they are now being replaced in this duty by light armoured vehicles. Modifications for military use can include heavy-duty suspension, modified upgrade brakes, 24V electrical system, snorkel, black-out lights, Power Take-Off (PTO) shafts, winches, convoy lights, sun compass, electronic suppression for ignition system, blackout curtains, and weapons mounts for special equipment and small arms such as machine guns, recoilless rifles and, more recently, a Heckler and Koch automatic grenade launcher.

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Land Rover Series II

The Landrover was designed with brilliant simplicity for extraordinary ability and unrivalled strength and durability. In fact, six decades on, it is estimated that two-thirds of all these incredible vehicles are still at work - many of them in some of the most extreme conditions and inhospitable places on earth. The original 1948 Land Rover was ingeniously designed and engineered for extreme capability and strength. With robust construction and characteristics such as short front and rear overhangs, it drove off the production line ready to take on some of the world's toughest terrain. It was the product of continuous evolution and refinement throughout the 1950's and 1960's with improved stability and a tighter turning circle and was a period in which Land Rover took the lead in the emerging market for four-wheel drive vehicles.  As a tough, reliable mobility platform, countless organisations came to depend on Land Rover vehicles to get personnel and equipment into the most challenging situations…and then safely out again.

Land Rover 88" Series 1 1955 - World Of Classic Cars -

Land Rover 88" Series 1 1955

The original Land Rover Series 1 was designed by Maurice Wilks and launched by the Rover Company of Solihull on 30th April 1948. It had an 80 inch wheelbase and a sturdy box section ladder-frame chassis. The open back with 3 seats in the front design was heavily influenced by the American World War Two Willys Jeep. The Land Rover quickly became popular with both the army and the farming fraternity

Land Rover 88" Series 1 1955

(not least because it had a 'power take-off' or PTO as standard). The wheelbase was extended to 86 inches early on in production to give the vehicle more stability and greater load capacity. A canvas top also became a practical addition. The strong, reliable 2.0 litre petrol engine was standard until 1957 when, with the introduction of the Series 2 model, a diesel engine was offered as an alternative.

Land Rover Series III 1972 - World Of Classic Cars -

Land Rover Series III 1972