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The Land RoverDefender name was officially introduced in 1990, marking a major turning pointin the evolution of the coil-sprung utility Land Rovers. From that point until2016, the Defender range developed steadily – with a succession of updates toengines, trim levels, equipment and body styles. Built to workbut increasingly adapted for leisure and lifestyle use, the Defender 90, 110and 130 became icons in their own right. Today they are prized by collectorsand enthusiasts, but also in demand by buyers seeking the right example – withoriginality and correct specification often making all the difference.  This book is theultimate reference for understanding what left the factory, when, and how tospot it. It covers every major production change, all key engine and trimvariants, plus special editions and regional versions including North Americanmodels. Over 330 photographs highlight factory-correct examples, supported byexpert commentary from leading Land Rover historian James Taylor.  Factory-OriginalLand Rover Defender is ideal for restorers, owners – and anyone considering apurchase – who wants to ensure they have the right vehicle, with the rightparts and features in place.  Key features:– Covers allDefender 90, 110 and 130 models from 1990 to 2016– Includes bodystyles, trim levels, engine and drivetrain options– Detailedbreakdowns of special editions and export models– Packed withexpert insight and over 330 photographs– Essential forrestorers, buyers and enthusiasts alike

Syd Enever was far more than just a designer – he was the quiet genius behind many of MG’s most iconic and best-loved models. From the sleek EX 181 record car to the elegant MGA, his work helped define a golden era of British sports cars and made MG synonymous with driving pleasure, style and performance. Enever began his career in the workshop at Morris Garages and quickly rose to prominence at MG’s Abingdon works. Over a 51-year career, his engineering intuition, design flair and deep understanding of what made an MG special left a lasting legacy – from production models to record-breakers, racers and prototypes. Despite his pivotal role, Enever has never been the subject of a full biography – until now. In this deeply researched and richly illustrated book, MG historian David Knowles draws on archive sources, first-hand accounts and rare images to paint a full portrait of one of Britain’s most influential yet under-recognised automotive figures. Syd Enever – The MG Man is essential reading for anyone interested in MG, British motoring history, or the people behind the machines. Key features:– The first full-length biography of MG’s chief engineer– Covers all stages of Enever’s 51-year career, from Morris Garages to MG’s final years at Abingdon– Includes road cars, competition models, prototypes and record cars– Features over 320 rare and archive photographs– Written by leading MG historian David Knowles

In the late1950s, BMC commissioned Italian styling house Pinin Farina to unify the look ofits expanding car range. The result was a family of neatly styled saloons thatwould define British roads for more than a decade. Sold under six differentmarques – Austin, Morris, MG, Riley, Wolseley and Vanden Plas – the BMC Farinamodels shared styling cues and many mechanical components, but were carefullydifferentiated for different markets.  From the compactAustin A40 Farina to the roomy Vanden Plas Princess, these were cars for everyoccasion – fleet, family, and formal. Today, they are appreciated both fortheir understated elegance and their significance in postwar British motoring.  Surprisingly,despite their popularity and visibility at the time, these cars have never beenfully documented in a single volume – until now. In this richly illustratedbook, renowned historian Anders Ditlev Clausager tells the full story of theFarina cars, from design and development to production and marketing. Drawingon factory records and period sources, he provides the first comprehensiveaccount of these once-ubiquitous vehicles, including all models, variants andevolutions across the full production run.  BMC Farina Carsin Detail is the essential reference for owners, restorers, and enthusiasts ofthese distinctive and once-familiar British classics.  Key features:– Covers allFarina-styled BMC models from 1958 to 1974– IncludesAustin, Morris, MG, Riley, Wolseley and Vanden Plas variants– Detaileddevelopment history, production changes and specifications– Over 360 images– First in-depthbook ever published on the full Farina range– A landmark workby one of Britain’s leading motoring historians