As I write this, the first of my new regular column for LRO, I’m just about to set off to a motor show so it seemed appropriate to record some of the more memorable shows I attended in my Land Rover career.
Frankfurt was the scene of the launch of the original Freelander in 1997. A cavalcade of Land Rovers was to escort the new model into the hall but, as the lead vehicle entered, the power failed – giving the Freelander the dubious distinction of debuting in darkness. Given the shaky relationship with BMW, the Rover Group’s parent company, deliberate sabotage was immediately suspected.
This story is from the January 2018 edition of Land Rover Owner.
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