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The end of proper Land Rovers

WHEN I started writing about Land Rovers, nearly 24 years ago, the 300Tdi engine was the ultimate expression of power. I didn’t realise that it was a golden era and I was witnessing the end of proper Land Rovers

Back in the spring of 1997, only Defender, Discovery and P38 Range Rover were in production. In those days, any Land Rover launch was rare and a time of excitement among enthusiasts. In the case of the impending appearance of the so-called “baby” Land

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