What is the Historical Overview of the Land Rover Defender?
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The Land Rover Defender is an ORV (Off-Road Vehicle) under the Land Rover brand, originating from the first Land Rover designed by the Wilks brothers in 1948. For over two decades, it was the sole model representing the Land Rover brand. Since the birth of the Land Rover Series I (the predecessor of the Defender) in 1948, 72 years have passed. With its unique styling, outstanding all-terrain capabilities, and exceptional practicality, the Defender has long become a 'legend' of the Land Rover brand. Below is the timeline of the Defender: 1. 1948 - The first Land Rover vehicle was born; 2. 1948 - The station wagon version was launched; 3. 1950 - The first optional four-wheel drive was introduced; 4. 1957 - Diesel engine was introduced; 5. 1958 - Land Rover Series II was unveiled; 6. 1959 - The 250,000th Land Rover rolled off the production line; 7. 1961 - The 2.25 diesel engine Series IIA (the first version of the Land Rover Series II) was introduced; 8. 1966 - The 500,000th Land Rover rolled off the production line; 9. 1971 - Land Rover Series III was introduced; 10. 1990 - The first Defender was born; 11. 2007 - The 2007 Defender was launched with significant innovative design; 12. 2020 - The all-new generation Land Rover Defender was grandly launched.