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Land Rover Series I

1948 – 1956 — Great Britain

The Land Rover Series I, II, and III, also known as the Series Land Rovers, are iconic compact British off-road vehicles manufactured by the Rover Company starting in 1948 and later by British Leyland. These vehicles were directly inspired by the World War II jeep, setting them apart as the first civilian four-wheel drive cars with doors and an optional hard roof. Unlike traditional car and truck chassis, the Land Rovers featured a robust fully box-welded frame for enhanced durability. Additionally, as a result of steel shortages post-World War II and an excess of aluminium, the Land Rovers were built with non-rusting aluminium alloy bodies, significantly contributing to their longevity. A testament to their durability, in 1992, Land