5. 1979-1985 Stage One Land Rover
These days, Land Rover is an iconic luxury and off-road vehicle brand. Back in the 1970s, it was falling far behind the competition, especially when you consider how pricey Land Rover’s vehicles are. The British government decided to invest in the company, kicking off “Stage 1” to improve the company’s product offering. Most importantly, the Land Rover got an optional V8 engine that offered far more output than the company’s previous 4 cylinders. Stage one would also set the stage for future vehicles.