Time to celebrate 65 years of Land Rover with a Special Edition Defender
Did you know that April 30th marked Land Rover’s 65th anniversary? The British vehicle manufacturer Rover originally named only one specific vehicle model the Land Rover back in 1948 and over the years it quickly developed into a marque encompassing a range of four-wheel-drive models. Land Rover as a company has only existed since 1978. The earliest models closely resembled World War II military jeeps, as the first prototype model was built on a Jeep chassis and axles. The original inspiration for the iconic oval logo is said to have come from a pilchard tin and the Land Rover was renamed 'Defender' in 1990.
To celebrate this milestone, Land Rover will mark 65 years of technology and innovation with an event at Packington Estate near Solihull; Land Rover’s first off-road testing ground. Over 130 heritage Land Rover vehicles will attend the celebratory event, showcasing key milestones in Land Rover’s 65-year history. These classic early models will sit alongside Land Rover’s current model line-up – the Defender, Discovery, Freelander, All-New Range Rover, All-New Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Evoque and include the brand’s latest technological innovations in the form of the new Electric Defender research vehicle and the world’s first 9-speed transmission for a passenger car.
That’s not all Land Rover has in store for this momentous occasion. Land Rover will also debut the launch of a Special Edition Defender – the ‘LXV’ (65 in roman numerals).
The LXV will include exclusive full leather seats with LXV embossed front headrests and unique orange contrast stitching on the seats, steering wheel and centre cubby compartment to complement exterior LXV decals. Externally, it boasts 16-inch Sawtooth alloy wheels and comes in Fuji White or Santorini Black with contrast Corris Grey roof, grille, headlight surrounds and facia.
Pricing in the UK will start from £28,765.
To celebrate this milestone, Land Rover will mark 65 years of technology and innovation with an event at Packington Estate near Solihull; Land Rover’s first off-road testing ground. Over 130 heritage Land Rover vehicles will attend the celebratory event, showcasing key milestones in Land Rover’s 65-year history. These classic early models will sit alongside Land Rover’s current model line-up – the Defender, Discovery, Freelander, All-New Range Rover, All-New Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Evoque and include the brand’s latest technological innovations in the form of the new Electric Defender research vehicle and the world’s first 9-speed transmission for a passenger car.
That’s not all Land Rover has in store for this momentous occasion. Land Rover will also debut the launch of a Special Edition Defender – the ‘LXV’ (65 in roman numerals).
The LXV will include exclusive full leather seats with LXV embossed front headrests and unique orange contrast stitching on the seats, steering wheel and centre cubby compartment to complement exterior LXV decals. Externally, it boasts 16-inch Sawtooth alloy wheels and comes in Fuji White or Santorini Black with contrast Corris Grey roof, grille, headlight surrounds and facia.
Pricing in the UK will start from £28,765.
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