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lohr500

Member Since: 14 Sep 2014
Location: Skipton
Posts: 1343

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

Would a real retro look Heritage have sold?

Cant help but think LR lost an opportunity with the celebration series in not doing a limited run of very retro looking 90's.

I'm thinking soft top with proper galvanised front bumper, bonnet and door hinges, grille, panel cappings and windscreen surround etc.

But still with the creature comforts inside

I do like the look of the official heritage edition but it would have worked better for me if they had really gone retro.

Do you think it would have been a good seller or just too hardcore to sell in the numbers needed?
Too tricky for type approval, etc?
Nanny state aside, it must surely have been possible without too much of a challenge.

Personally if I had the cash to spare, I would have gone for such a retro looking motor in preference to the Autobiography.
If I ever win the lottery I might just set out to build one.

13th Feb 2015 9:04pm

100inch

Member Since: 15 May 2012
Location: Brunswick
Posts: 411

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Santorini Black

And Firestone's SAT tyres! m

14th Feb 2015 2:45am

Go Beyond

Member Since: 30 Jan 2012
Location: Headcorn, Kent
Posts: 6678

Like this perhaps ?

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14th Feb 2015 4:30pm

lohr500

Member Since: 14 Sep 2014
Location: Skipton
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Yep, pretty much like that !!!!

Looks great. Just needs a rag top

And I just noticed it has the mandatory dint in the tailgate from the tow ball to give extra authenticity.

14th Feb 2015 4:52pm

Go Beyond

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14th Feb 2015 4:57pm

tookaphotoof

Member Since: 18 Mar 2013
Location: dordrecht
Posts: 1279

2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Santorini Black

We had this one a couple of years ago in the Netherlands. Nearly bought it. Who knows I'll add a used one in time.

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14th Feb 2015 6:58pm

100inch

Member Since: 15 May 2012
Location: Brunswick
Posts: 411

Spot on. Unique paint, soft top, steel wheels and basic interior. That's how the 90 started and that's how it should end, IMO.m

15th Feb 2015 6:10am

ericvv

Member Since: 02 Jun 2011
Location: Near the Jet d'Eau
Posts: 5817

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black

tookaphotoof wrote:
We had this one a couple of years ago in the Netherlands. Nearly bought it. Who knows I'll add a used one in time.

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Remember that one, very limited edition of 10 pieces if I have it right. That grill looks better than the Heritage grill I think.

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15th Feb 2015 7:03am

adamatdraycott

Member Since: 11 Nov 2013
Location: Midlands
Posts: 299

2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey

I heard before the release that the retro was going to back to almost series one. A modern defender exterior with a totally stripped out interior ! No door cards, limited dash, sliding windows, lift off door tops.

The source of that information will now be ignored if such topic comes up in the future

15th Feb 2015 6:19pm

SailingTom

Member Since: 19 Nov 2013
Location: ESSEX
Posts: 1733

Dont think it would have been as easy to sell, would appear most people dont like soft tops. Ask me how I know

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15th Feb 2015 7:04pm

Go Beyond

Member Since: 30 Jan 2012
Location: Headcorn, Kent
Posts: 6678

I think your soft top looks awesome from the outside Tom, I think it's the dash that puts people off.

IMHO it would be worth buying a new dash shell from LR (they are not as expensive as you think) and sell your cream dash separately

15th Feb 2015 8:31pm

SailingTom

Member Since: 19 Nov 2013
Location: ESSEX
Posts: 1733

Cheers Matt yeah got a few options, might just keep it

Reckon your tempted keeping yours now arent you

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15th Feb 2015 8:35pm

Go Beyond

Member Since: 30 Jan 2012
Location: Headcorn, Kent
Posts: 6678

I am Tom, I love the simple look that you've pioneered

15th Feb 2015 8:36pm

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