Bean meets Bond: Two film star Defenders up on the market

Collectors will quickly have a the as soon as in a lifetime alternative to bid on two of ultra-rare Land Rover Defenders being bought on the similar automobile public sale. 

One of the final ‘basic’ Defenders ever made – the 110 Heritage Edition – that’s at the moment owned by Rowan Atkinson will go below the hammer subsequent month.

It is one among simply 400 ever produced on the finish of the long-lasting automobile’s lifecycle virtually a decade in the past and is estimated to go for as much as £80,000.

But that is not all. The similar Iconic Auctioneers occasion may even embrace a No Time To Die Bond Edition 2021 Defender, which is predicted to promote for double the worth of the Mr Bean actor’s Land Rover.

Land Rover know learn how to mark a milestone with a limited-edition launch.

So, when the British model referred to as time on one of many world’s most iconic off-roaders – the Defender Series – after 67 years it was solely pure to commemorate the event with a restricted collection.

Between 2015 and 2016 Land Rover constructed 400 Heritage Edition automobiles – the ultimate Defender Celebration Series. It was a touching homage to the unique 1947 Series I, HUE 166 or the ‘Huey’.

Then in 2021, Land Rover cemented its 007 standing by making 300 restricted 110 V8 Bond Defenders, solely 10 of which had been equipped to UK followers.

Having one of many final 400 Defenders ever made is one thing in itself, however having one cherished and owned by the comic-acting genius and Land Rover fanatic Rowan Atkinson, is the stuff of British historical past books.

And if you happen to’re a die-hard ‘Licence To Kill’ fan who appreciates Land Rover’s new Defender period, then getting your arms on movie franchise Special Edition is equally a dream purchase.

Both automobiles are up on the market February 24 to 26 at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. 

Atkinson’s Heritage 110 has a information value of £65,000 to £80,000 to match its movie star provenance, whereas the James Bond 110 is anticipated to succeed in a Fleming-frenzied £155,000 to £175,000.

Atkinson was solely the second proprietor of this Heritage Edition Defender. 

It’s a pristine instance with solely 3,800 miles on the clock. Iconic Auctioneers had been tasked with discovering this five-door 110 specifically for Atkinson again in 2017 so as to add to his private assortment.

Like all Heritage Editions, the rear-wheel drive, six-speed guide, 2.2-litre diesel automobile is completed in Grasmere Green with an Alaskan White Roof, Heritage-style grill, headlamp surrounds, and heavy-duty metal wheels – all tributes to the unique ’47 Huey.

Each automobile got here with an identical inexperienced hardback Land Rover guide and this one’s in good situation.

Other homages to the basic Series I are the silver entrance bumper with black finish caps, the heritage badges on the entrance grille and rear door, clear indicator lenses, Indus Silver door hinges and physique color wheel arches and hubs.

Both entrance wings have ‘HUE 166’ graphic tributes.

Mixed in with these traditionalist particulars are extra fashionable comforts for the lovers of luxurious: A perforated leather-based steering wheel and kit lever, Almond Resolve inside trim fabric seats stamped with the Heritage emblem and a padded cubby field between the 2 entrance seats. 

The air vents, door handles and locks are all aluminium.

Atkinson added his personal upgrades: a factory-specification tow bar and electrics in addition to factory-spec air conditioning and automobile alarm.

In typical spy model the proprietor promoting their 2021 Defender 5.0-litre V8 Bond Edition 110 stays a determine of thriller, however they clearly have powers of persuasion to have bagged such a coveted automobile.

Created by Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicles Department for the celebrated relationship between Land Rover and the James Bond franchise, the discharge of this 110 coincided with Daniel Craig’s last portrayal of the MI6 agent in No Time To Die.

It’s a real collector’s instance.

With 006 V8 electrical blue graphics on the doorways, 60 Years of Bond emblems inside and 007 on the sills this automobile is sort of the pinnacle turner. Especially with the distinctive NO07 TTD personal registration.

The Santorini Black proper hand drive mannequin comes straight from its first proprietor with simply 700 miles on the clock.