It seems like we are always talking about the future of Land Rover vehicles on this blog, which is why we at your home for a used Land Rover for sale near Highland Park thought we'd take a break and talk about the past and the history of this revered automaker. Now is the perfect time to talk about this subject, because a restored Land Rover was showcased at an event in the United Kingdom just last week.
If you're a car enthusiast who's into four-by-four vehicles, then it's highly likely that you'd be interested in old Land Rover vehicles. The cars have all the trappings of classic British charm, combined with military service and a heaping of off-road credibility. It may be a surprise to you that only 40,000 classic Land Rover Series I vehicles were built, but this vehicle, which is sometimes mistakenly known as the Defender, was originally set for a limited run.
The particular Land Rover Series I that was restored by Philip Glenister and Ant Anstead for the TV show “For the Love of Cars” was a 1956 model that was found in a barn. Once it was restored, it was bought by another big name in Land Rover vehicles: Afzul Kahn, who is known for cleverly customizing Land Rover and BMW vehicles, such as the 2014 Land Rover LR2. His next move is to partner with Anstead to create a line of new retro-inspired vehicles.
As one of the first Land Rover vehicles in existence, the Series I featured a modest 1.6-liter engine, cloth roof, and other simple accommodations. The Defender was the first Land Rover vehicle to feature the robust engines that Land Rover is now known for.