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HuddyM



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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Stornoway Grey
King Charles' bespoke Defender to be sold at auction
Defender to be sold at auction

I’m intrigued to see how much this goes for. Very nice example with low mileage. No doubt has been very well looked after!
Post #1061394 26th Feb 2025 12:04am
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blackwolf



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I fail to see anything "bespoke" about it, it looks like a bog-standard 90HT with the cold climate pack.

It's in lovely condition and low mileage and, especially in view of its first owner, no doubt will go for a fairly hefty price.

Interesting but not surprising that the vanity plate was added after it left royal service.
Post #1061396 26th Feb 2025 12:18am
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HuddyM



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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Stornoway Grey
Without the plate though it’s going to be pretty difficult to spot in a crowd of defenders… 🤔

I don’t think I’ll be putting a bid in! 2009 Stornaway Grey Puma Build Thread
Post #1061397 26th Feb 2025 12:21am
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Linds Hanson



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We've seen quite a few of those KC bespoke additions with bum warmers and less steamy windows!
Post #1061414 26th Feb 2025 11:32am
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LR Nuts



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on the basis he didn't pay anything for it !!!!!

he should give the proceeds to charity - IHMO
Post #1061415 26th Feb 2025 11:38am
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blackwolf



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Which "he" are you talking about, HRH or the person who owns it now?
Post #1061426 26th Feb 2025 1:05pm
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revd



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Value would be higher with a photo of Charles at the wheel - otherwise could just be an estate runabout used by anybody
Post #1061428 26th Feb 2025 1:39pm
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GeorgeE



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Sold for £60k (well, £67.5k after fees).....
Post #1063911 26th Mar 2025 2:25am
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blackwolf



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Which just goes to prove that there are still people who are completely mad! Rolling with laughter

I wonder if that included the vanity plate.
Post #1063919 26th Mar 2025 9:06am
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gcc130



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The plate was not included in the sale but could be bought with separate negotiations with the vendor, according to the catalogue.
I saw the vehicle in the flesh last Friday when at the Restoration Show, very nice and well presented but I wouldn’t want to pay that for it🙂
Post #1063968 26th Mar 2025 6:50pm
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diesel_jim



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LR Nuts wrote:
on the basis he didn't pay anything for it !!!!!




Says who?
Post #1063969 26th Mar 2025 6:52pm
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blackwolf



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I don't think LRnuts had notice that it wasn't the royal household selling the Defender but a private individual who'd already bought it and applied the vanity plate.
Post #1063970 26th Mar 2025 7:04pm
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WizzardPrang



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This one is potentially more interesting. 1993 Camel Support vehicle:

https://www.iconicauctioneers.com/1992-lan...amp;pp=100 Current vehicle: 2020 Defender 110S
Gone: Defender 90 HT 200Tdi, Discovery Sport, Freelander 2

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Post #1063984 26th Mar 2025 11:11pm
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blackwolf



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I couldn't agree more, that is a lovely rare thing and wonderful project for someone. I don't think that the hammer price was excessive either. Very nice!
Post #1064006 27th Mar 2025 9:37am
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camelman



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This was mine a few years back...

Drove her from Cape Town to North Cape of Norway.
Then had to buy the matching boat Laughing


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Post #1064009 27th Mar 2025 10:50am
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