Defender Celebrates 65th Birthday with Blacked-Out LXV Special Edition

Ringing in the bday in style.

When Land Rover held their 65th birthday at Packingston Estate (the ground where their off-roading vehicles were tested, even from the very first model in 1948 through the 1970s), there was quite the slice of birthday cake delivered by a Lynx military helicopter. Along with this extravagant showcase and recognition of how far they’ve come, there was the unveiling of the LXV special edition. For those who are unaware, LXV in Roman Numerals stands for the standard number 65. Number it how you want; this limited edition Landy is super clean yet totally badass in all black.

This spectacular SUV is based on one of their slightly later models, the old-school Defender. The Defender features a 2.2L diesel engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and impeccable but simple paint jobs in either white or black (reminding us of this blacked-out 2022 version). On top of the original design derived from, the diesel engine also develops 120bhp and 360Nm of torque while also being linked to a 6-speed manual.

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Along with the unique and beautiful paint jobs, some real customization comes into play with orange contrast stitching in the interior, which lays so wonderfully against the gray seating. The steering wheel is bound in leather, giving great control and a beautiful aesthetic feel. This model is especially significant in that it has been limited to 65 units in the ‘Santorini Black’ model; this exhibits what a truly special and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity there is to own one of these vehicles.

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