LONDON, 23 December 2025 — Auction platform Collecting Cars has put the last Land Rover Defender Heritage Edition up for sale.
The Heritage Edition was created to celebrate the legacy of the HUE 166 — the first pre-production one Land Rover Series I from 1947 — and symbolized the final chapter in the traditional Defender story.
In the UK, only 400 examples were allocated, making the model one of the most sought after by collectors worldwide. In 2023, an example with delivery kilometers was sold for a six-figure sum, which further underlines the appeal of this historic chapter.
The vehicle now up for auction is a Defender 90 Heritage Edition, finished in the iconic Grasmere Green Metallic with Alaska White tag and only 4,597 miles driven since 2016.
The design retains all the elements that made the special edition famous: heritage-style grille and headlamp bezels, body-coloured steel wheels, silver front bumper with black end caps, clear indicators and door hinges in Indus Silver.
Aluminum emblems and the historic HUE 166 graphics on the front fenders complete the vintage-inspired look.
Inside, the Defender combines classic robustness with a touch of sophistication. Here you will find a perforated leather steering wheel, upholstered gear knob and handbrake, shiny aluminum details on the air vents and doors, as well as seats in Almond Resolve fabric with historic logos and HUE 166 decals. Practical details such as rubber mats and padded storage box underline the model’s functional nature.
This example was produced on January 29, 2016 — the last official production day of the Defender — and is confirmed as the last Heritage Edition to leave the factory.
With only one private owner from new, the vehicle is completely original and in excellent condition, accompanied by a full documentation folder confirming its provenance and significance, including articles and specialist press coverage.
Commenting on the sale, Edward Lovett, founder of Collecting Cars, highlighted that Defender special editions consistently attract global interest because they capture the essence of the classic model in factory original specification.
According to him, this is “literally the definitive Defender Heritage, as the last one to roll off the assembly line, and represents a unique opportunity on the market”.
Offered from the UK, but with international bidding open, this low-mileage, one-owner Defender 90 Heritage Edition presents a rare opportunity for collectors seeking one of the most iconic modern Land Rover models ever produced.
The seven-day auction will end on December 30 and will take place exclusively on the platform Collecting Cars.
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