LONDON, December 23, 2025 — The auction platform Collecting Cars has listed for sale the very last Land Rover Defender Heritage Edition ever produced.
Created to celebrate the legacy of HUE 166 — the first pre-production Land Rover Series I from 1947 — the Heritage Edition symbolized the final chapter of the traditional Defender.
In the United Kingdom, only 400 units were allocated, making the model one of the most sought-after by collectors worldwide. In 2023, an example with delivery mileage changed hands for a six-figure sum, reinforcing the appeal of this historic chapter.
The vehicle now heading to auction is a Defender 90 Heritage Edition, finished in the iconic Grasmere Green metallic with an Alaska White roof, and showing just 4,597 miles since 2016.
The exterior retains all the elements that defined the special edition: heritage-style grille and headlamp surrounds, body-colored steel wheels, a silver front bumper with black end caps, clear indicator lenses, and Indus Silver door hinges.
Aluminum badges and the historic HUE 166 graphics on the front wings complete the retro-inspired package.
Inside, the Defender blends classic ruggedness with a touch of sophistication. Features include a perforated leather steering wheel, leather-trimmed gear lever and handbrake, bright aluminum details on the air vents and doors, and Almond Resolve cloth seats with historic logos and HUE 166 tags. Practical items such as rubber floor mats and a padded cubby box reinforce the vehicle’s functional character.
Built on January 29, 2016 — the official final day of Defender production — this example is confirmed as the last Heritage Edition to leave the factory.
With just one private owner from new, the vehicle remains completely original and in excellent condition, accompanied by a comprehensive documentation file proving its provenance and significance, including press coverage and specialist articles.
Commenting on the listing, Edward Lovett, founder of Collecting Cars, highlighted that special Defender editions consistently attract global interest by capturing the essence of the classic model with factory specification.
According to him, “as the last one off the production line, this is literally the definitive Defender Heritage, representing a truly unique opportunity in the market.”
Offered from the United Kingdom but with bidding open internationally, this low-mileage, single-owner Defender 90 Heritage Edition represents a rare opportunity for collectors seeking one of the most iconic modern Land Rovers ever produced.
The seven-day auction will close on December 30, exclusively on the Collecting Cars platform.
Source and images: Collecting Cars. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
