Launched in 1948 as an agricultural and utility vehicle inspired by the US Army Jeep, the Land Rover has come to symbolize four wheel drive off-road vehicles at their best.
Production of the model now known as the Defender began in 1983, and its distinctive, boxy design remains uncompromisingly utilitarian, eschewing comfort and aesthetics in favour of practicality, robustness and versatility. As such it is a rarity in commercial automotive design. The Defender’s reputation was forged around the world as much through military deployment as ferrying sheep and towing cars.
It is assembled by hand, and all major body parts bolt together, meaning it can be stripped down to its chassis and modified with basic tools. This functional approach to design is at the core of the Defender’s enduring appeal.
But after a quarter of a century virtually without change, the Defender has been scheduled for replacement in 2015, which will mean the end of the road for a British design classic.
Muddy country backlands
A stormy winter’s day
Bear Grylls
The most agile off-road experience available
UPS Standard (2-5 Business Days) $10.00
UPS Express (2-3 Business Days) $15.00
UPS Next Business Day $50.00
UPS Standard (2-5 Business Days) $17.00
UPS Standard (3-5 Business Days) $60.00
UPS Standard (4-5 Business Days) $90.00
UPS Standard (4-5 Business Days) $90.00
UPS Standard (3-5 Business Days) $100.00
UPS Standard (4-5 Business Days) $150.00
Orders made by midday (EST) will be despatched the same working day.
Orders are despatched Monday to Friday and delivered on working days. (Please get in touch if you require a Saturday U.K. delivery.)
If the goods are returned to us, a second redelivery charge will be incurred.
If no one is available at the delivery address to sign for the goods a card will be left with details for re-delivery and/or collection. Organising a redelivery is the responsibility of the customer.
Handling and custom fees may apply to packages sent outside the E.U. Any duties payable will be the sole responsibility of the customer and may need to be paid at the time of delivery.
Items sent outside the U.S. will incur a handling fee from the carrier not included in the postage price.
We do not deliver to P.O. Box, BFPO or freight forwarding addresses.
Depending on the policy of non-UK banks in some cases we are only able to deliver to your debit/credit card billing address.
