Two million Defender is built on the same plant at Solihull, which is the first out of the gate Def left in 1948. A tribute nearly 70-year-old production of the iconic SUV, which will be stopped in January 2016.
In the assembly instance of the anniversary was attended not only professionals LR, but «brand ambassadors» — traveler Extreme Bear Grylls, TV presenter Adam Hanson, the driver Hubert Auriol... Their names — on the aluminum plate with the serial number of the car. He also has a special license plate S90 HUE (this is again a historical note, the first LR had the registration number 166 HUE).
The unique design of the jubilee also aims to ensure that recall the origins of the way the model. On the left wing of the body and on the back seat is a map of Red Wharf Bay, the sand which, according to legend, was first drawn sketch of the future Defender'a.
«Defender-2 000 000» attracted enormous attention of fans from around the world mark the charity auction held on December 16.
As a result, a unique copy sold for £ 400 000 pounds collector from Qatar.
This six-digit price — the highest of those that ever imposed for Defender. Mark did not disappoint their fans and clean thoughts: proceeds from the sale will be donated to humanitarian and environmental partners, LR — International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (donations are earmarked — assistance to communities in Nepal in the fight against natural disasters) and Born Free Foundation (to support initiatives for the conservation of wildlife in Meru National Park, Kenya).
Yet farewell — a sad moment. Even after 67 years after the first model came off the assembly line, Defender is still one of the most iconic off-road vehicles in the world. He will be missed.
Whether to fill the gaping void of the new generation, which promises to show the public in 2018? Probably yes, and, as all charges against hitherto concepts, cause fans models of slight bewilderment, rejected.
