Land Rover Discovery
- Auteur: James Taylor (Engeland)
- Soort boek: autoboek
- Taal: Engels
- Uitgever: Veloce
- Verschijnt: 28 oktober 2025
- Omvang: 160 pagina’s
- Uitgave: gebonden boek
- Prijs: £ 35,00
- Boek bestellen bij: Amazon / Bol
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Flaptekst van het boek over de eerste generatie Land Rover Discovery
Discovering the Discovery: The Story Behind Land Rover’s Game-Changer.
Since its debut in 1989, the first generation Land Rover Discovery has become a beloved icon with a devoted global following. While many books offer buying advice, none have fully explored the why behind the Discovery–its creation, development journey, and the role it played in shaping Land Rover’s future.
The Discovery was more than just a new model–it was a turning point. In the early 1980s, Land Rover faced declining sales and rising competition from affordable, family-friendly 4x4s built by Japanese manufacturers. These vehicles borrowed the Range Rover’s concept but delivered it at a much lower price. Land Rover knew it needed a response–and fast.
The result was the Discovery: a bold, mid-market SUV developed under tight deadlines and with new internal processes. Launched in 1989, it hit the market with immediate success, becoming a European best-seller and revitalizing Land Rover’s position in the global automotive industry. It soon became a core part of the brand’s identity and laid the groundwork for today’s fifth-generation models.
James Taylor is the author of several dozen books on motoring history, for a number of different publishers. An expert on the post-war British motor industry, he has a special interest in the products of the Rover car company. He is a former editor of Land Rover Enthusiast magazine.