Description
In 2015/ 16 Land Rover built just 400 Heritage Editions Land Rover Defenders which marked 67 years of the model’s production. In 90” or 110” wheelbase, all were painted Grasmere Green, the colour borne by the original 1948 Land Rover prototype and a “HUE 166” wing badge, that paid tribute to the original car’s number plate. Other features include, but not limited to the classic “lightning bolt” Land Rover badges, the heritage-style grille, mudflaps, 16” body colour wheels and a white hard top roof.
On January 29th 2016, the last ever Defender rolled off the assembly line in Solihull, England, where Series and Defender Land Rovers had been built continuously for 68 years - 2, 016, 933 of them. It was a 90 Heritage Edition Soft Top, converted by JLR for a very important client, who desired the last Defender off the production line. One of only 2 ever made, the other was retained by the Jaguar Land Rover Heritage collection.
Our example is a tribute to that last ever Defender, converted By Vitesse Global Ltd in 2021, using a low mileage, well maintained and serviced 2008 Defender 90 pick-up, as the donor vehicle.
Mechanically, it features the 2. 4 TDCI engine, as opposed to the 2. 2 TDCI engines fitted to Defenders from 2012 onwards.
Externally, it is all but identical to the last made example, albeit, it carries the spare wheel on the rear door and not inside, the fabric hood has “windows” in the sides and the front bumper is a galvanised item, not silver painted. It also comes with an additional “Bikini” hood, that when fitted covers just the front seats, perfect for the summer months.
It is the interior where our vehicle stands out, being fitted with a bespoke Cordings of Piccadilly tweed and sage green Italian leather interior, with matching occasional rear bench seats. Fitted with a full roll cage for increased safety, it is also highly specified, with electric windows, heated seats and Sony Radio/ CD player with Bluetooth connectivity USB port.
Presented in superb condition inside and out, it has also just benefitted from a comprehensive underside preservation treatment and fitted with heavy duty steering arms, a popular upgrade, especially for Land Rover’s fitted with bigger tyres than standard.
Whilst a tribute to the last ever Defender to roll off the production line, this example offers more than just nostalgia, as it has been built with high quality materials to an exceptional standard. With just 44k miles from new, backed up by comprehensive service and MOT records, it is also a fabulous example of this motoring icon, that would not look out of place in either town or country.
Full details of the vehicle including over 80 HD photos are on our website but if interested, please don't hesitate to contact us.
