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165 trips round the world - that is the equivalent mileage clocked up by Land Rover test
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165 trips round the world - that is the equivalent mileage clocked up by Land Rover test
165 trips round the world - that is the equivalent mileage clocked up by Land Rover test drivers at Solihull.
Together they have driven million miles on test track at the companys plant in Solihull.
Every Land Rover and Range Rover made is road tested straight from the production lines, onto the twisting, 10 mile route, reworked and given further road tests before being declared fit.
More than 1, 154, 000 Land rovers have been made since the first ine in 1948 and over 78, 000 Range Rovers.
Round-the-world men, from left, Ron Biddle, Ken Lindsay, Charlei Robbins, Cyril Wheeler, Ray Grundy and Jim Hadgkiss, pictured 26th May 1980
Birmingham Post & Mail
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Solihull
West Midlands
England
Media ID 21354478
© Mirrorpix
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This print captures the remarkable dedication and endurance of Land Rover test drivers at Solihull. With a staggering total of 165 trips around the world, these skilled individuals have clocked up an equivalent mileage that truly showcases their commitment to perfection. Located at the company's plant in Solihull, this iconic test track has witnessed over a million miles driven by these diligent drivers. Each Land Rover and Range Rover produced undergoes rigorous road testing directly from the production lines onto a challenging 10-mile route. Only after being reworked and subjected to further road tests are they deemed fit for customers. Since its inception in 1948, Land Rover has manufactured more than 1,154,000 vehicles while also producing over 78,000 Range Rovers. This impressive feat is a testament to their unwavering pursuit of excellence. In this nostalgic image captured on May 26th, 1980, we see six esteemed members of the round-the-world men team: Ron Biddle, Ken Lindsay, Charlie Robbins, Cyril Wheeler, Ray Grundy, and Jim Hadgkiss. Their faces reflect pride and determination as they stand together against a backdrop that symbolizes their incredible achievements. This photograph not only commemorates Land Rover's rich history but also pays tribute to those who have dedicated themselves to pushing boundaries in automotive engineering. It serves as a reminder of the relentless pursuit of quality that continues to define Land Rover today.
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