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V8GPC



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It was a great day... fantastic way to burn some fuel.
I think the 50th owners should get an award for "parking rules applied!" They were also parked in order based on GB number.

I was admiring all the series 1s - didn't realise my favourite was yours Ian... Bow down
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ian series 1



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Thank you Thumbs Up
I did wonder if there were any Forum members present?
Hats off to you 50th owners, they were all beautiful Bow down and you could see that every owner was proud to be there Thumbs Up

Do you know the exact number that attended? 80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

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V8GPC



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not sure of the exact number never counted them all too busy enjoying everything else - the target was 50 x 50th; Greg one of the guys who organised the event confirmed we got there...50! maybe a few more. Someone will confirm exact numbers i'm sure.
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49 Defenders and 1 RR P38 Thumbs Up

Will the G4 club be able to do this on their 20th??? Whistle
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V8GPC



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plus the unpainted one inside from Dunsfold... (that also made the journey.... )
http://www.dunsfoldcollection.co.uk/collec...0th-aniv#v
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ian series 1



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Does anyone know the number that are still on the road,
I suppose a few must have been lost over the years? Rolling Eyes 80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

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mini Anaconda



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Looks like it was a great meet - shame I could not be there. I had intended to go along with the Series 2 Club.

What a lovely sight all of those 50ths... I saw a 50th Anniversary a couple of years ago on a farm (below) and almost cried at the state it was in. Big Cry Big Cry


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Great post, great photo's, thanks all. Looks like it was an amazing day out! Mr. Green

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Looks great! What were the 70th V8's like??

Massive 50th envy!
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ian series 1



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The 70th V8 was nice, but £150k? I don’t think so!

Nothing special inside, fancy seats, fancy badges, crappy leather headlining (which did look pants sat in the back!) diamond cut saw tooth’s, I think they could have tried a little harder for the money!

The driver and passenger were talking about the specially developed stereo, it looked dated to me? Why didn’t they stick a top notch double din in the dash? but sat right in the back, we couldnt hear them over the lovely V8 exhaust note.

For a 110 take off was very lively, throwing you into your seat, and it did sound awesome Mr. Green
I think the 90 would be a propper handful? Laughing
For me, I would rather spend a lot less and build one to your own spec.

It was interesting to see the donor vehicles being stripped out ready for refurb in the workshop. 80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

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V8GPC



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Have to agree with Ian, couldn't see the value in the £150k price tag; I understand that its kind of hand built and they need to recoup the development cost and as a business make a profit... but you could easily build or commission something for much less; or buy a 50th and enjoy it. (50ths are going up, so you're not going to loose money!)

My drive down was the longest I've done Motorway wise, and kept up with modern traffic well; and you really don't want to do much more the 80 in a defender V8 anyway. (50ths are limited to 99 mph! by the ECU). Also drove down in convoy - the sound from 2 V8's was amazing!

I susepect the majority of 70th won't get used much - or those rich foke who do buy them will get board and they will pass from hand to hand and the rest will just sit in a private collection somewhere.

Still enjoyed seeing the 70th in the flesh though!
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ian series 1



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I have to say, You 50th owners have some of the best personalised number plates I’ve seen on a Defender Thumbs Up 80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

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Ian its the sort of must have thing for those rich folk ! Whistle Rolling with laughter Thumbs Up

Remember the 5oth was deemed as very expensive when launched !
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ian series 1 wrote:
The 70th V8 was nice, but £150k? I don’t think so!

Nothing special inside, fancy seats, fancy badges, crappy leather headlining (which did look pants sat in the back!) diamond cut saw tooth’s, I think they could have tried a little harder for the money!

The driver and passenger were talking about the specially developed stereo, it looked dated to me? Why didn’t they stick a top notch double din in the dash? but sat right in the back, we couldnt hear them over the lovely V8 exhaust note.


I can't believe they are using Perei rear lights. Twisted also. Don't get me wrong I quite like the reverse and fog, I have them on mine but if you are paying £150k plus for a motor (up to £200k for a Twisted) you don't want to pull up to the lights next to a dustbin lorry, ambulance, or coach and have the same cheapo generic parts bin lights as them.

Oh and worse still, I'm yet to see a photo of a works V8 or Twisted with the rear lights mounted level. Very sloppy workmanship.
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