In 1955 the spread-bore petrol engine was modified again, a version sometimes called the later spread bore. In September came the first five-door Land Rover, the Station Wagon on the 107-inch chassis, seating up to ten people, while the shorter 86-inch wagon had three doors and seven seats. Unlike the old Tickford, these were built from simple metal panels and fitted a Tropical Roof, a second roof skin that kept the cabin cooler in heat and reduced condensation in cold weather. They were popular at once.
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produced by the Rover Company since 1948
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WikipediaSeries I, engine modification, year
The engine was modified again in 1955
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produced by the Rover Company since 1948, and later by British Leyland
Series I, five-door Station Wagon
September 1955 saw the introduction of the first five-door model, on the 107-inch chassis known as the "station wagon" with seating for up to ten people.
Series I, new Station Wagon construction
The new station wagons were very different from the previous Tickford model, being built with simple metal panels and bolt-together construction instead of the complex wooden structure of the older Station Wagon.
Series I, Tropical Roof
Station Wagons were fitted with a "Tropical Roof" which consisted of a second roof skin fitted on top of the vehicle.
Series I, Tropical Roof purpose
This kept the interior cool in hot weather and reduced condensation in cold weather.
Series I, popularity
Unlike the original Station Wagon, the new in-house versions were highly popular.
Body style, station-wagon: Series I, 86-inch Station Wagon
The 86-inch station wagon was a three-door, seven-seater.
Body style, pickup-truck: Series I, 107-inch pick up
The 80-inch (2.03 m) wheelbase model was replaced by an 86-inch (2.18 m) wheelbase model, and a 107-inch (2.72 m) wheelbase "pick up" version was introduced.
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