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| jomara Member Since: 26 Oct 2009 Location: Lanarkshire Posts: 1790   
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Had a great morning at the tour, graham our host did and excellent job, saw an Autobiography 110 in grey & black going into the production hall, lots of Adventure models most were in Corris Grey or Fuji White with sill protection panels fitted. Amazing how many of the cars are destined for overseas, saw at least 6 Australian cars going through the various stages.
Amazing to see the effort that goes into the manufacturing of a Defender, makes you appreciate it that wee bit more  2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon
1971 Bowler Tomcat 88 4.2 V8 Auto 2022 110 D250 XS Edition - Gone 2024 110 D250 X-Dynamic HSE |
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11th Jun 2015 8:45pm |
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| TJ101 Member Since: 30 May 2007 Location: Taunton Somerset Posts: 3750  
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John ,, don't think you can get a Autobiography as a 110 ?
As that's why i cancelled my order !! a 90 is of little use really to me California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1 Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK |
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11th Jun 2015 9:11pm |
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| jomara Member Since: 26 Oct 2009 Location: Lanarkshire Posts: 1790
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Hi Tim
Definitely a 110 Autobiography, it's a LHD order from what we were told, weren't allowed too,close but it had a label emblazoned with Autobiography LE and a two tone paint job with grey lower and black upper panels. I questioned Graham our host about it and he had it confirmed with the team leader, I was surprised too Tim as I know we ate only getting 90s in the UK!!!
If only we were allowed cameras 
Cheers John 2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon 1971 Bowler Tomcat 88 4.2 V8 Auto 2022 110 D250 XS Edition - Gone 2024 110 D250 X-Dynamic HSE |
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11th Jun 2015 9:19pm |
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| TJ101 Member Since: 30 May 2007 Location: Taunton Somerset Posts: 3750
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Left hooker ! that follows then !!
That 's one order they lost 
When we did the "Talk Landrover" stuff,, we had to hand in all phones. cameras etc, before we were let lose in the plant California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1 Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK |
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11th Jun 2015 9:23pm |
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| jomara Member Since: 26 Oct 2009 Location: Lanarkshire Posts: 1790
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It was insisted that all phones were turned off and put away before we left the LRE centre, saw a few nice cars today no Landmarks coming through yet and their were reluctant to talk about anything in detail!!
It's rubbish that the best 110 LEs seem to be sent abroad instead of selling them in the UK market. About 60% of the vehicles I got close to today were destined for Germany!! 2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon 1971 Bowler Tomcat 88 4.2 V8 Auto 2022 110 D250 XS Edition - Gone 2024 110 D250 X-Dynamic HSE |
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11th Jun 2015 9:27pm |
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| TJ101 Member Since: 30 May 2007 Location: Taunton Somerset Posts: 3750
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Well,, did my trip yesterday, with some good company
,, all really as above, pictures that were allowed to be taken, more or less the same that has already been posted
A few of the "special" both in production, and finished line up, It was noted that the "new" water ingress test feature, to check for leaks, was actually leaking itself !!! California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1 Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK |
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18th Jun 2015 1:27pm |
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| Pickles Member Since: 26 May 2013 Location: Melbourne Posts: 3784  
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Autobiography 110?...News to me.
Never seen any mention of Autobiography "110" in ANY official LandRover Media stuff. What do your UK Dealers say? Pickles. |
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18th Jun 2015 10:48pm |
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| Avion8 Member Since: 26 Jan 2015 Location: Perth Posts: 281 
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That is very funny. Hope my 90 doesn't leak! The 110 I have leaks like a sieve, water, dust, fumes, small bugs!! |
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18th Jun 2015 11:49pm |
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| stanley Member Since: 18 Sep 2009 Location: Dorset /hampshire Posts: 1032  
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I'm off to do the Heritage Tour on Thursday afternoon and just looking at what to put on the cards to stick to the wall when I get there , need to sort out and print off some pictures and write a bit , so those who have visited the tour did you fill the cards in ?
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29th Jun 2015 2:17pm |
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| David87 Member Since: 03 Mar 2015 Location: Essex, innit Posts: 21 
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I'll see you there then, Stanley, as my Wife and I are going tomorrow afternoon too!
One quick question for the guys who've already been: on the reminder email, it states all limbs must be fully covered. With the current weather, this sounds no fun. Am I likely to be thrown out onto the street for wearing a T-shirt? Can't see what difference it'd make, but I suppose the idiocy of modern health and safety cannot be underestimated.  |
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1st Jul 2015 9:48pm |
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| TJ101 Member Since: 30 May 2007 Location: Taunton Somerset Posts: 3750
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We were all covered up, so they never mention it, or throw us out !!
They issue hi vis, but to be honest, can not remember if they were short or long sleeve ??? Enjoy guys California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1
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1st Jul 2015 9:53pm |
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| kbf1981 Member Since: 22 Feb 2015 Location: Manchester Posts: 183
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Do you get the tour free when you've just bought a new one, or do you still have to pay the £45? Also... anyone know why it's not letting you book one at the mo?
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2nd Jul 2015 3:40pm |
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| TJ101 Member Since: 30 May 2007 Location: Taunton Somerset Posts: 3750
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Regret not the tour, but a half day experience drive at a centre of your choice, with new/used vehicles
They are fairly booked up,,best ring them ,, when i started this topic, a lot of the dates for months in advance were not available then !! California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1 Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK |
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2nd Jul 2015 4:53pm |
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| cozz Member Since: 15 May 2013 Location: nottingham Posts: 537 |
i don't remember reading the bit about being covered up - maybe I'll wear my burka
which entrance is it, somebody said the one they give is incorrect coming from the airport to cross road with holiday inn on the right, do I go left and then turn right at the island to gate there? |
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2nd Jul 2015 5:53pm |
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