Land Rover just can't let the old Defender die..

[spudfan]

Seems they just cannot let the old war horse rest in peace
Classic Defender Works V8 Trophy II | Land Rover Classic (https://www.landrover.com/explore-land-rover/land-rover-classic/defender-works-v8-trophyII.html)

[AK83]

As long as the 0-60 time is in the sub 6 sec range ... its guaranteed to sell well.

[bighmmm]

[Slunnie]

It's like they had 25 left over in the back shed that everyone had forgotten about and wanted to do a cool build to sell them.


Powered by a 5.0 litre petrol V8 engine and eight-speed ZF automatic transmission, Classic Defender Works V8 Trophy II delivers 405Ps and 515Nm of torque. Gloss Black 18-inch Sawtooth alloy wheels are complemented with upgraded brakes, suspension, and handling kit for additional driving confidence.

[spudfan]

According to a post on Defender2 it starts at £225,000. That's AUD386,572.

[spudfan]

It's like they had 25 left over in the back shed that everyone had forgotten about and wanted to do a cool build to sell them.

Hopefully the front axle does not have dodgy suspect welding[bigwhistle]

[scarry]

It's like they had 25 left over in the back shed that everyone had forgotten about and wanted to do a cool build to sell them.

I recon they are trying to make the most out of the old school LR's that many remember.

[gromit]

So these are secondhand vehicles that are re-built/re-manufactured ?

Land Rover Classic Defender Works V8 Trophy II priced from $390,000 | CarExpert (https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/land-rover-classic-defender-works-v8-trophy-ii-priced-from-390000)

Colin

[spudfan]

I suppose they cannot be "new" otherwise they would have to meet all of today's safety standards. A remanufactured/refurbished vehicle just have to meet the regulations that were in existence when it was originally made.

[Don 130]

So these are secondhand vehicles that are re-built/re-manufactured ?

Land Rover Classic Defender Works V8 Trophy II priced from $390,000 | CarExpert (https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/land-rover-classic-defender-works-v8-trophy-ii-priced-from-390000)

Colin

"Each model undergoes a comprehensive rebuild with uprated suspension, brakes and steering enhancements. Classic Defender Works V8 Trophy II is offered as a 90 and 110 Station Wagon as well as a limited number of 110 Double Cab Pick-Ups available for the first time on a Trophy model".

I'm pretty sure that's what they're saying.
Don.

[Slunnie]

"Each model undergoes a comprehensive rebuild with uprated suspension, brakes and steering enhancements. Classic Defender Works V8 Trophy II is offered as a 90 and 110 Station Wagon as well as a limited number of 110 Double Cab Pick-Ups available for the first time on a Trophy model".

I'm pretty sure that's what they're saying.
Don.

Hopefully its a factory rebirth!

[gromit]

"Each model undergoes a comprehensive rebuild with uprated suspension, brakes and steering enhancements. Classic Defender Works V8 Trophy II is offered as a 90 and 110 Station Wagon as well as a limited number of 110 Double Cab Pick-Ups available for the first time on a Trophy model".

I'm pretty sure that's what they're saying.
Don.

$390K for a secondhand Defender !

They must feel that there's a market for them I guess.

They have a few other classics for sale Jaguar Land Rover Classic Car Dealer | Works Legends (https://www.jaguarlandroverclassic.com/landrover/)

Colin

[101RRS]

All the previous old Defender Special Vehicles have been second hand, build from about 2012. This is because no old Defender, even if re manufactured meets 2020 - 23 UK rego specs. So these 2012 vehicles are purchased back and rebuilt etc and sold as "new" vehicles with Vins from around 2012 so they do not have to meet 2022 emissions and safety requirements.

[MLD]

one of the large LR tuners in the UK bought 100 defenders new off the production line in 2016(ish) and put them in storage. There was an article in LRO mag with a pic of a massive shed of new defenders lined up inside. They are converting to whatever is the customer spec, mostly LS conversions. I think they have converted around 40 since end of production. In 2016 100 new defenders would have been a big purse. In 2022, the cost to buy those same defenders would buy you a castle and maintain it for a generation.