For now, it’s limited to five units. Land Rover is not.
Since the 2019 introduction of the Defender, the idea of a convertible soft-top Land Rover Defender has existed. Open-air adventures on roads less traveled are a hallmark of a fully-fledged off-roader. This is why the Defender has an option for such an option, as well as the Jeep Wrangler or Ford Bronco in America.
Don’t worry if you are looking for an open top Defender. Although you can order one now, it is not available from Land Rover.
Heritage Customs, a Dutch coachbuilder has opened the order books for its Land Rover Defender convertible, which is based on Defender 90’s three-door Defender 90.
The Land Rover Defender Convertible was teased by the aftermarket company in December 2021. Five units will be produced initially. You can choose from three color options: Kokkini Paralia, Solihull Sand and Cote d’Azur.
This Solihull Sand Valiance Convertible is inspired by the English countryside. The body is light-colored with gray bumpers. The soft top is sand-beige. The vehicle also includes a set 20-inch white “Space Cowboy” wheels. Copper accents are used in the cabin. You can also choose to have classic seats and a steering wheel for a nostalgic appeal.
The Valiance Defender Convertible is not as expensive as it appears. At the current exchange rate, the conversion costs EUR84 700 or about $91,754 for the whole unit. The price of a Defender90 could be EUR138,500, or approximately $150,000.
Fortunately, the modifications do not appear to affect the front end, so you can probably choose the 518-horsepower Defender and have the roof removed. Now, that’s cool.
The production of five Valiance Defender Convertible units will begin in the latter part of this year.