80 inch Series 1 1948
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The first Land-Rovers had an 80inch wheelbase and were powered by a 1595cc IOE four-cylinder petrol engine. They were available as spartan soft-top or open models, although an optional hard-top with cab roof was introduced in 1950. The first 1500 vehicles were permanent four-wheel drive and used free-wheel in the drive train to counteract axle wind up. After October 1950, however, this system was discontinued in favour of selectable 2WD/4WD. A feature of early Land-Rovers built before May 1950 is their headlamps, which are concealed behind the wire mesh grille, after this date the headlamps were exposed.
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