LAND ROVER CASHES IN ON IT'S HERITAGE

The Defender V8 50 special edition, launched last year to celebrate fifty years of Land Rover production, was a sell-out success. Customer reaction was so strong that Land Rover has now launched the Defender Heritage. With just 300 examples to be built, the unique specification vehicles will be as much sought after.

Based on the 90 and 110 models and powered by Land Rover�s five cylinder turbocharged Td5 engine, the Defender Heritage is available in two traditional Land Rover colours; light pastel Atlantic Green and the classic

dark Bronze Green. Unique exterior features include mesh-style metal grille, silver powder-coated bumpers, side steps and hinges, body-coloured door mirrors and headlamp surrounds. The interior has full Lincoln Green leather trim (yuck!), milled aluminium gear knob and ivory faced dials. A cast alloy Land Rover plaque on the rear of the vehicle completes the effect.

Land Rover UK managing director Harry Reilly said: "The Defender Heritage combines a classy retro look, while providing the latest in 4x4 technology such as the acclaimed Td5 engine, anti-lock braking and four wheel electronic traction control systems and factory-fitted air conditioning."

Mr Reilly added: "We expect the 90 Heritage to appeal to families looking for a second car to use for towing or other weekend hobbies. The 110 version with seating for nine people, will be popular with groups such as football teams or youth organisations."

The Defender 90 Heritage costs �22,995, on the road, and the 110 model �25,995 - UK prices.

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