PRIZED MOTOR
Rowan Atkinson’s rare Defender with just 3,800 miles on the clock is up for auction… but it could set you back £80K
See what upgrades Rowan Atkinson installed in his rare Defender
MR BEAN'S Defender is expected to go under the hammer down for a whopping £80,000 at the auction in Stoneleigh Park.
Atkinson's prized motor is one of only 400 examples on the road and has covered just 3,800 miles, according to the auction house.
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The world-famous English actor, who happens to be a well-known petrolhead, enlisted Iconic Auctioneers to find him the one-of-a-kind motor that will be auctioned off on February 24.
Land Rover launched the Defender Celebration Series in 2015 to mark the end of the off-roader’s 67-year production run.
The series included three stylish versions of the classic Defender: Heritage, Adventure, and Autobiography.
Inspired by early Land Rovers, the Heritage Edition was limited to just 400 examples.
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Each model features a Grasmere Green body, an Alaskan White roof, a Heritage-style grill, headlamp surrounds, and heavy-duty steel wheels.
The seats are covered with almond upholstery and crested with the Heritage logo.
Other highlights include a perforated leather steering wheel and gear lever, as well as aluminium trim for the air vents, door handles, and door locks.
Atkinson decided to add a factory-specification tow bar and electrics, as well as an air-conditioning system for roughly £4,27K, and an all-important car alarm.
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It has also been correctly serviced, well maintained, and professionally stored.
"Rowan Atkinson is a well-known petrolhead and Land Rover enthusiast, so this vehicle has been cherished and lightly used as part of his personal collection," reads the listing.
"Modern upgrades included a perforated leather steering wheel and gear lever, aluminium trim for the air vents, door handles and door locks, interior trim finished in Almond Resolve cloth seat facings with the Heritage logo and finally a padded cubby box between the two front seats."
Atkinson's rare Defender will be a hit at the auction but it won’t be the only rare Land Rover at the sale, either.
It comes after the famous British actor showed off his jaw-dropping car collection including a £9.9million McLaren F1 and a £400,000 Rolls Royce.
And Atkinson made a huge profit after he sold his classic Lancia at an auction for just under £88,000.
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