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Lord Hemming



Member Since: 02 Feb 2015
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I did the tour this morning and must say, I thought it was excellent. Our guide Graham was very knowledgeable and witty, so the time flew by. I came away from the tour with an appreciation that these vehicles are truly hand made by todays standards, never to be repeated again (in one of the major manufacturers).

One of the stats - 105 Defenders per day vs 800+ Range Rover Sports, considering the manpower on the Defender line and the output, it's clear things have to change. I'm so glad I did the tour and put my £1000 deposit down in January to own a pice of British motoring heritage, I just wish those roof racks would hurry up!

If you haven't completed the tour, it is extended through January - I would go again if given the chance
Post #478222 1st Dec 2015 11:58pm
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22900013A



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Just about to leave home to head to Solihull for the tour, can't wait! Smile 2011 110 USW
1973 Series III 1-Ton
1972 Series III 1-Ton Cherrypicker
1969 IIA 1-Ton
1966 IIA 88"
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jpj nutt



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we are going on 14 December afternoon session, now the question is do I take little man who will be 3 days old or hugo the freelander
Post #479028 4th Dec 2015 12:20pm
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shaggydog



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Quote:
Just about to leave home to head to Solihull for the tour, can't wait! Smile


Did you go in the 1 Ton? Very Happy [/quote] Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

Self confessed mileage hunter Very Happy
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22900013A



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No we took the 110. I'm sure we'll be back in the series trucks at some point, eg heritagr run if/when they do it again. 2011 110 USW
1973 Series III 1-Ton
1972 Series III 1-Ton Cherrypicker
1969 IIA 1-Ton
1966 IIA 88"
Post #479065 4th Dec 2015 2:07pm
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myonehere



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My only complaint about the otherwise excellent tour is food control:-

...as soon as the morning visit people saw us 'afternooners' arriving in reception, they grabbed all the plates and rapidly stuffed their already full faces with what they had left of the food....... leaving us with just wrapped biscuits.'
Post #489531 7th Jan 2016 10:29am
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ericvv



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Aha, that explains. I was also on the 13.00 hours tour. I didn't even see any sign of food anymore upon arrival, so guess the morning group also must have quickly stuffed even the plates in their purses to erase all tracks. Laughing
Eric You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation.
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Post #489540 7th Jan 2016 10:53am
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couplands



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myonehere wrote:
My only complaint about the otherwise excellent tour is food control:-

...as soon as the morning visit people saw us 'afternooners' arriving in reception, they grabbed all the plates and rapidly stuffed their already full faces with what they had left of the food....... leaving us with just wrapped biscuits.'


My recollection from doing the regular factory tour last year was that lunch was only provided for the people who had booked a full day i.e. tour + driving experience (or full day driving course). The 1/2 day tours don't include lunch, only light refreshments.

I guess the guys you saw were "full dayers"....sadly...!

We're going on the 14th, so really looking forward to it.

cheers

simon
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myonehere



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yes -from what I saw - it was nice stuff too -smart sandwiches and little cakes
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nostalgeek



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when Defender Celebration Line stops ??
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JOW240725



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I think the tours end next week or certainly before the end of the month anyway.

I'm on the 1pm tour tomorrow with my father can't wait!
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myonehere



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couplands wrote:
myonehere wrote:
My only complaint about the otherwise excellent tour is food control:-

...as soon as the morning visit people saw us 'afternooners' arriving in reception, they grabbed all the plates and rapidly stuffed their already full faces with what they had left of the food....... leaving us with just wrapped biscuits.'


My recollection from doing the regular factory tour last year was that lunch was only provided for the people who had booked a full day i.e. tour + driving experience (or full day driving course). The 1/2 day tours don't include lunch, only light refreshments.

I guess the guys you saw were "full dayers"....sadly...!


cheers

simon



possibly - although our guide apologised profusely that there was nothing left - adding that they did need to get control of the food arrangements
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adafish



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nostalgeek wrote:
when Defender Celebration Line stops ??
......29th I believe...I'll take a walk over during my shift and see whats left, Putting Dreams on Drives at JLR Solihull..
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Tomcat 106



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Were going again on Monday morning. Last time it was so good that it convinced me to put the deposit on the 110......this time I am taking the new one that was built in October ......(I must have been a sucker for the marketing dream Laughing )

I really wanted to take the Series 1 back for a visit to her birthplace but (call me a wimp!!) the prospect of Essex to Solihull in Monday morning rush hour......probably in the rain...might not be the best idea......could bring it on the trailer I S'pose but I doubt there is anywhere safe to leave it....I don't think the airport short stay would appreciate a Defender and trailer....it won't quite fit in the bay's Rolling with laughter MY15.5 110XS CSW
1956 88" S1
2004 Tomcat 106 Comp safari
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Supacat



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adafish wrote:
nostalgeek wrote:
when Defender Celebration Line stops ??
......29th I believe...I'll take a walk over during my shift and see whats left,


I hope it's the important question...the sandwiches...
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