5 Things You Didn’t Know About Land Rover

Land Rover has become one of the most iconic brands in the automotive industry. Even if you don’t know much about cars, you probably recognize a Land Rover or Range Rover on the road. Land Rover has become known for its design, style, engineering and driver experience, aspects the company continues to improve upon. Owning a Land Rover has become a status symbol and for many owners, their Land Rover/Range Rover isn’t just a car; it’s an experience.

Next time you see a Land Rover or Range Rover on the road, think of these 5 facts.

1Initially, the Rover Company Manufactured Bikes

In 1878, the Rover Company manufactured bikes. They are even accredited with creating the first modern bicycle. It was so successful that the word for “bicycle” in Polish is “Rower”, after the company’s invention. (Source)

2First Range Rovers Were All Green

You may be familiar with the “army green” Range Rovers. There’s a reason for that. Initially, all the Range Rovers only came in various shades of green, dictated by military surplus supplies of aircraft cockpit paint. (Source)

3First Range Rover Prototype Was Kept a Secret

The first prototype was top secret, so much so, that the designers named the prototype ‘Velar,’ derived from the Italian word ‘valare’ meaning “to veil or cover.” (Source)

4Range Rover Displayed in the Louvre

The Range Rover is considered a masterpiece of industrial design. One of the first Range Rovers, built off the first prototype, was displayed in the Parisian art museum the Louvre. (Source)

5Land Rover Built Car for “Judge Dredd” Movie

Land Rover built the vehicles used in post-apocalyptic movie “Judge Dredd.” The vehicles were described as “armored taxis” and LandRover equipped the vehicles with a futuristic fiberglass body. (Source)

This article is brought to you by Ed’s British 4×4. They are Middle Tennessee’s only independent Land Rover/Range Rover service center and have been in business for over 10 years. Their staff has over 50 years of Land Rover/Range Rover experience and their business is run on three simple ideas: hard work, honesty and fairness. Ed’s 4×4 says the success of their business is thanks to their dedicated, knowledgeable techs who help fulfill their business philosophy.

Get in touch with Ed’s 4×4:

Call 615-472-8371
Email [email protected]
Visit edsbritish4x4.com
312 Wilson Pike Circle, Brentwood