Classic off-roading fans will be delighted to learn that an iconic ex-Camel Trophy 1991 Land Rover Defender 110 is now up for auction. A right-hand drive model, the car currently on offer was originally used as a communications vehicle during the 1991 Tanzania-Burundi Camel Trophy tour. After that, the truck made its way around Europe […]
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Aug 16, 2022
Land Rover Paints Its 2023 Defender In Classic Camel Trophy Colors
In celebration of its deep-rooted heritage in the Camel Trophy Competition, Land Rover is now offering a special edition of its 2023 Defender painted in the off-road race’s iconic yellow tone. Aside from just a new paint job, the 4×4 also receives a series of upgrade packages to give it a performance boost when it […]
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Jul 13, 2022
MANHART’s Land Rover Defender Packs 512 HP
The Land Rover Defender comes in multiple guises, from the three-door 90, five-door 110 and soon-coming seven-seater 130 specs to the fully-fledged V8 offering and plenty more between, but for MANHART this just isn’t enough. As a result, it presents the Defender DP 500, a tuned version of the Defender P400 that now produces 512 […]
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May 31, 2022
E.C.D. Automotive Design Drops a Corvette LT1 Engine Inside the Land Rover Defender 110
E.C.D. Automotive Design has just unveiled its newest Land Rover build in the form of the “Project Naw.” The one-off build sees a vivid Lamborghini-Green paint job with an all-white interior, but it’s what is under the hood that is most impressive — a Corvette LT1 engine. This engine swap allows for the Defender 110 […]
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May 20, 2022
HIMALAYA Constructs a $200,000 USD Custom Land Rover Series IIA
Custom Land Rover builder HIMALAYA has now unveiled its latest creation: a $200,000 USD Series IIA. An iconic predecessor to the now legendary Land Rover Defender, the Series IIA now receives a handful of welcome upgrades from the custom workshop to bring its performance up to modern standards. Sitting at the heart of the off-roader […]
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May 19, 2022
Land Rover Offers First Look at Its Three-Row Defender 130
Land Rover has finally offered enthusiasts a first look at the long-awaited Defender 130. While the upcoming SUV will share the same wheelbase as its Defender 110 sibling, the body of the 130 has actually been lengthened by 14 inches to accommodate a third row of seats at the rear. This gives the car a […]
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May 16, 2022
MANHART Envisions a Sand Dunes-Spec Land Rover Defender DP 450
The German tuning company MANHART is steering away from customizing BMW and Porsche models more than ever, as it follows on from its Range Rover vision with another new offering, delivering its take on the new Land Rover Defender. Land Rover‘s Defender is a fan favorite, and this new version is no exception — check […]
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May 16, 2022
How the Land Rover Defender Became King of Customizable SUVs
The latest Behind the HYPE episode explores the history and lasting appeal of theLand Rover Defender, from its early manufacturing start in the late 1940s after World War 2 all the way through the model’s luxury status symbol today. The Land Rover Defender is no doubt one of the most sought-after all-terrain vehicles amongst thrill […]
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May 2, 2022
Land Rover Celebrates 30 Years of the Defender With Limited-Edition Model
Land Rover is ushering in the 30 years of the Defender with a new limited-edition run of the car. The Defender 30th Anniversary Edition pays homage to the iconic Defender 110, the first Defender vehicle sold in North America, with the integration of cutting-edge technology. With only 500 vehicles being produced for the occasion, the […]