Highlights
- Product to commemorate the end of production of the classic Defender in 2016
- Maintenance history apparently supported by invoices; last service in October 2025, we’re told
- CV joint seals and joint bearings reportedly replaced in 2025 by a Defender restoration specialist
- Technical Inspection valid until July 2026
- All Heritage-specific badges present and correct, with the original perforated leather steering wheel included in the sale
The Appeal
The Heritage Edition was Land Rover’s way of bidding farewell to the classic Defender: a limited edition paying homage to “Huey”, the legendary 1948 Series I registered as HUE 166. With only 400 examples produced, each dressed in era-inspired Grasmere Green, a contrasting Alaska White roof and nostalgic detailing, the Heritage model condensed decades of Defender heritage into one highly sought-after package by collectors.
This France-registered example shows around 43,500 kilometres and would be accompanied by a maintenance history supported by invoices. A wooden steering wheel has been fitted, although the original perforated leather item is included in the sale. Mechanically, the seller reports the vehicle runs well, with a recent intervention by HANGAR 166 in Mérignac covering apparently the CV joint seals and bearings. With its Technical Inspection valid until July 2026 and the seller indicating no expenditure planned, this is a notable opportunity to acquire one of the most sought modern-classic Land Rovers, in well-preserved condition.
History and documentation
- Registered in 2015
- French registration with presumed green slip present
- Maintenance history apparently supported by invoices
- Last service in October 2025, according to the seller
- Technical Inspection valid until July 2026
The Condition
- Exterior finished in metallic Grasmere Green with contrasting Alaska White roof
- Heritage-specific features including Heritage grille, Heritage badges on the front and rear, side decorations “HUE 166”, and Heritage logo mud flaps
- Headlamp bezels and wing extensions painted body colour
- Original-colour door hinges, reproducing the 1948 Defender’s style
- Sixteen-inch heavy steel wheels in Grasmere Green, described by the seller as fair condition
- White indicators
- Side steps fitted
- Tow bar fitted
- Paint described by the seller as very good with some imperfections
- Centre console finished in Grasmere Green
- Leather and fabric seats in Almond colour with Land Rover badges embroidered on the seats
- Interior door handles in aluminium
- Wooden steering wheel fitted; the original perforated leather steering wheel included in the sale
- Gear lever and handbrake trimmed in perforated leather
- Gear levers adorned with exclusive Heritage Edition yellow and red rings, recalling the coloured buttons found on classic Series Land Rovers
- Air conditioning
- Heated front seats
- Central locking with remote
- Power windows
- Front centre armrest and cup holders
- Alpine CD radio with USB, AUX and Bluetooth
- The seller describes the interior as being in very good condition
The Mechanics
- 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbocharged diesel delivering around 120 hp and 266 Nm of torque
- Six-speed manual transmission with transfer case low-range, and lockable centre differential
- CV joint seals and bearings replaced in 2025 by Defender restoration specialist HANGAR 166 in Mérignac, we’re told
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