Londoners were delighted when they spotted a
one-of-a-kind Land Rover Defender ‘taxi’ driving through the streets of the
capital. The Defender, one of the world’s best-loved 4x4s, had the starring
role in a commemorative film to celebrate this global automotive icon and to
promote the forthcoming charity auction of the Defender 2 000 000 being held at
Bonhams New Bond Street headquarters on 16 December.
The film, released today, also stars a number of
other more unusual, specially modified vehicles including a Series II Land
Rover ice cream van, a specially tailored Paul Smith Defender and the first
ever Series Land Rover show car, displayed at the Amsterdam Motor Show in 1948,
all taking in London’s famous landmarks as they tell the story of the
Defender’s rich history.
The Defender 2 000 000 will be on display at a
specially curated exhibition from 15-16 December for prospective bidders to
preview the vehicle at Bonhams ahead of its auction.
All proceeds from the auction of ‘Defender 2 000
000’ will be donated in their entirety to Land Rover’s humanitarian and
conservation partners – the International Federation of Red Cross and Red
Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the Born Free Foundation.
Tosan
Aduayi is the founder of Trendy Africa Magazine and has been an Auto columnist
since 1994
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