LONDON, December 23, 2025 — The auction platform Collecting Cars has put the last Land Rover Defender Heritage Edition produced for sale.
The Heritage Edition was created to celebrate the legacy of the HUE 166 — the first Land Rover Series I pre-production from 1947 — symbolizing the final chapter of the traditional Defender.
Only 400 units were allocated in the UK, making the model one of the most sought after for collectors worldwide. In 2023, an example with delivery miles traded for a six-figure sum, reinforcing the appeal of this historic chapter.
The vehicle now up for auction is a Defender 90 Heritage Edition, finished in the iconic Grasmere Metallic green with Alaska White roof, and driven only 4,597 miles since 2016.
The exterior retains all the elements that made the special series famous: heritage-style grille and headlight frames, body-coloured steel wheels, silver front bumper with black caps, clear indicators and Indus Silver door hinges.
Aluminum emblems and the historic HUE 166 graphics on the front fenders complete the look with a look inspired by the past.
Inside, the Defender combines classic ruggedness with a touch of refinement. There’s a perforated leather steering wheel, padded gear lever and handbrake, bright aluminum detailing on the air outlets and doors, as well as seats in Almond Resolve fabric with historic logos and HUE 166 labels. Practical items, such as rubber floor mats and a padded storage box, emphasize the functional character of the model.
Built on January 29, 2016, the Defender’s last official day of production, this example has been confirmed as the last Heritage Edition to leave the factory.
With only one private owner since new, the vehicle remains completely original and in excellent condition, accompanied by a complete documentation folder confirming its provenance and importance, including articles and specialist press reports.
Commenting on the listing, Edward Lovett, founder of Collecting Cars, emphasized that Defender special editions consistently generate interest worldwide because they capture the essence of the classic factory-spec model.
According to him, this is “literally the ultimate Defender Heritage, as the last off the production line, and represents a unique opportunity in the market.”
Offers come from the UK, but international bidding is open, making this low-mileage, one-owner Defender 90 Heritage Edition a rare opportunity for collectors seeking one of the most iconic modern Land Rover models ever produced.
The auction, which will last seven days, closes on December 30 exclusively on the platform Collecting Cars.
Source and images: Collecting Cars. This content was created using AI and reviewed by the editors.
