Thread: Defender 110 ordered - Feeling excited!

Well done. I hope that Keswick one isn't mine. Its supposed to still be on board, making its way round to Brisbane.

The closer it gets the worse the wait becomes. At least yours is on dry land now so can't be too much longer.

Mine was born on 3/12/15 so they are nearly twins. At least neither of us got a Friday car.

Cheers,
Jon

Originally Posted by AndyG

It's a bit tragic isn't it.
pickles, you have had some serious metal, did you get so interested in the car pre delivery?

Absolutely we were interested in it, right from the time of order, to 6 months later when it arrived at the Dealers, went through the P.D. with them,...they actually invited us in to see how we wanted things done.
So yes, we were "involved" from day 1, We'd never had a LandRover before, so the last two years or so have been a big learning experience for us, not so much off roading, too old for that, but in my case, just learning all about the LandRover brand, its history etc,...and there is HEAPS to learn. It's an intriguing story, and one that I'm sure you'll become engrossed in as you learn all about yours.
Wifey & I have been lucky enough to have a few good cars,..Gracie ain't the "BEST" (C63 takes that prize, by a LLOONNGG way!) one, but she is most definitely the one that we most look forward to drive, & the one in which we have had the most fun,......and all this is in front of you!!
Regards, Pickles.
NB: ONE THING. Ring your dealer IMMEDIATELY & have him retain the broadcast/build sheet for you, and also retain all the stickers they pull off the car/windows etc, & get 'em to place them on a sheet of plastic.

Well done Andrew,some great pictures there. When my Hugh arrived the Asian King was over a day late, so the closest I got to it was about 1500 ft on the climb out & right hand turn over Fremantle on the way to KL. The wait will be well worthwhile.

Originally Posted by AndyG

It's a bit tragic isn't it.

This is Land Rover Tragics Anonymous isn't it?

Originally Posted by Pickles2

NB: ONE THING. Ring your dealer IMMEDIATELY & have him retain the broadcast/build sheet for you, and also retain all the stickers they pull off the car/windows etc, & get 'em to place them on a sheet of plastic.

Thanks for the tips, Pickles. I'll certainly be asking about the pre-delivery process and make sure it only gets a light detail. With regard to the window stickers, are they just to keep for fun or are they part of the car's documentation?

Cheers
Andrew

Originally Posted by Andrew86

This is Land Rover Tragics Anonymous isn't it?



Thanks for the tips, Pickles. I'll certainly be asking about the pre-delivery process and make sure it only gets a light detail. With regard to the window stickers, are they just to keep for fun or are they part of the car's documentation?

Cheers
Andrew

Well, how you look at them is up to you. I wouldn't say that "normal" people think of these things, but then again, I'm not "normal"!!. If you look at any old/classic cars, particularly American Muscle / Mustangs etc etc, many of them have "production documentation" etc, which is the stuff I'm referring to.
The "Broadcast sheet" is attached to your car during build, and details all the stuff/ options on your car,...I've got mine, and I treasure it.....The guy who did our PD saved it for me, because He thought "I'd like that sort of stuff"!!...and He was right. Similarly with the window stickers,..no they are not "official" stuff, but they are part of the factory build process pertaining to my car,...so of value to me!!
Pickles.

Great pictures Andrew, your Defender really stands out from the crowd.

Originally Posted by Andrew86

My Landy has landed!

We went down to Fremantle this afternoon to see if the ship was in and sure enough the Asian King had unloaded and was preparing to leave. They're certainly efficient, having only arrived that morning.

We didn't expect to be able to see much, but went for a drive alongside the docks anyway. There were lots of BMWs, Porsches and various other makes, then we got to the Land Rovers and eventually started seeing Defenders. Sure enough, at the very end of the line of cars unloaded, was my little Corris 110 (w/black pack, contrast leather, side steps, front mud flaps all there as ordered). It absolutely made my day

There didn't seem to be many 110s on the docks. Just my car, a white one, a Keswick (I think?) and what seemed like an awful lot of handsome looking 90s.

Anyway, I jammed my camera through the gaps in the fence and snapped a few cheeky shots to keep me going while I wait for a call from the dealer to say she's ready. It'll be a long couple of weeks, but I couldn't be more excited! Naturally, I had to spend the afternoon at a bar to calm down

Great pictures mate, I could only take photos of the ship from fare away when it was unloading my defender.
Enjoy the car when you get it.

Originally Posted by Andrew86

My Landy has landed!

We went down to Fremantle this afternoon to see if the ship was in and sure enough the Asian King had unloaded and was preparing to leave. They're certainly efficient, having only arrived that morning.

We didn't expect to be able to see much, but went for a drive alongside the docks anyway. There were lots of BMWs, Porsches and various other makes, then we got to the Land Rovers and eventually started seeing Defenders. Sure enough, at the very end of the line of cars unloaded, was my little Corris 110 (w/black pack, contrast leather, side steps, front mud flaps all there as ordered). It absolutely made my day

There didn't seem to be many 110s on the docks. Just my car, a white one, a Keswick (I think?) and what seemed like an awful lot of handsome looking 90s.

Anyway, I jammed my camera through the gaps in the fence and snapped a few cheeky shots to keep me going while I wait for a call from the dealer to say she's ready. It'll be a long couple of weeks, but I couldn't be more excited! Naturally, I had to spend the afternoon at a bar to calm down

Looks terrific - what a bonus getting some decent pics - I've no chance of getting that close when the ship arrives in Melbourne - I could always wait & stalk the car transporter as my 90 makes its way to Geelong