The Land Rover Collection by Collecting Cars closes 2024 in style

Premier 24/7 online auction platform Collecting Cars is rounding off 2024 with a dedicated global Land Rover Collection, offering some of the most exclusive 4x4s on the market today. It’s a full circle moment for the platform, with the first of its 17,500 sold lots being a 1993 Range Rover Classic LSE back in 2019. The marque is extremely popular with collectors worldwide, and the selection includes various limited-edition and bespoke builds.

Edward Lovett, Founder and CEO of Collecting Cars, said: “The Land Rover marque has always been a firm favourite, and its enduring legacy since the Fifties ensures it remains a cornerstone of the global collector car market for both classic and modern models. Our Land Rover Collection pays tribute to this iconic brand while meeting market demand for some of the rarest and most sought-after variants.”

51 Land Rovers For Sale

There are 51 Land Rovers to bid on - spanning 60 years of the marque’s history - from 1950s classics to examples of the new Defender.

Let’s take you through a few examples…

1980 Land Rover Series III 88”

This fully restored 1980 Land Rover Series III 88" is finished in a burgundy exterior paired with a matching burgundy and black interior.

1983 Land Rover 101 Forward Control

This military-inspired model, finished in Sand and Nato Green, has only 21,755 miles on the clock. The full Buyer’s Premium will be donated to Help for Heroes as part of its partnership with UK-based organisation, Land Rovers of London.

The 101 Forward Control name is derived from the vehicle's 101-inch (2,565 mm) wheelbase, with originals being produced by Land Rover for the British Army.

2011 Land Rover Defender SVX ‘Spectre’

This Land Rover has appeared in two consecutive Daniel Craig James Bond films, Skyfall and Spectre. When it appeared in Skyfall, the car was a metallic grey Defender 110 Double-Cab and was driven by Moneypenny through the markets of Istanbul with Bond as a passenger. For the following film, it was transformed by Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations and Bowler into a ‘Bigfoot’ Defender with 37-inch all-terrain tyres and a roll cage. This time, the Defender was in the hands of the villains as Bond pursued them through Alpine terrain.

The Defender is sold with a Spectre plaque and signed documentation to prove its provenance.

2014 Land Rover Defender 90 V8 Works 70th Edition

This Defender is UK-based and one of only 150 built to commemorate Land Rover’s 70th anniversary.

2016 Land Rover Defender 110 - Bespoke

Rebuilt by Bespoke Defenders in 2020 with custom modifications costing over £60,000, this 2016 Land Rover Defender 110 XS is a meticulous restoration.

2021 Land Rover Defender 90 V8 - Bond Edition

Another of the offerings with connections to the world’s most famous spy is the 2021 Defender 90 V8 Bond Edition. This limited edition model was designed by Land Rover SV Bespoke, taking inspiration from the Defenders used in Daniel Craig’s final Bond film, No Time to Die.

Only 300 units were produced worldwide, with this example presented in left hand drive configuration. It is powered by a supercharged 5.0-litre V8 engine delivering 518bhp and 625Nm of torque, and paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Auction dates and how to bid

The Land Rover Collection auction will take place online from December 1-9 and can be accessed here. Bidders are encouraged to register prior to the beginning of the auction.

words: Mike Booth
pictures: Collecting Cars