'Petrol head' Mr Bean actor Rowan Atkinson flogs 'cherished' Defender for £83k thanks to its ideal dashboard feature | 9Y66L6C | 2024-02-28 12:08:01
The "petrol head" waved goodbye to his much-loved Land Rover this weekend after it bought for £83,250.
MR BEAN actor Rowan Atkinson has flogged his cherished Defender for a hefty sum.
The "petrol head" waved goodbye to his much-loved Land Rover this weekend after it bought for £83,250.
The Blackadder star's motor solely had 3,800 miles on the clock when its new owner drove it residence from Silverstone auction.
Atkinson's former prized khaki coloured car is one of only 400 examples& on the road.
Nick Whale, chairman of Iconic Auctioneers, stated: "Rowan Atkinson is a well known petrol head and Land Rover enthusiast.
"This car has been cherished and frivolously used as part of his private collection."
Land Rover launched the Defender Celebration Collection in 2015 to mark the top of the off-roader's 67-year production run.
The collection included three trendy versions of the classic Defender: Heritage, Adventure, and Autobiography.
Inspired by early Land Rovers, the Heritage Version was restricted to only 400 examples.
Every model contains a Grasmere Inexperienced physique, an Alaskan White roof, a Heritage-style grill, headlamp surrounds, and heavy-duty steel wheels.
The seats are coated with almond upholstery and crested with the Heritage emblem.
Other highlights embrace a perforated leather-based steering wheel and kit lever, as well as aluminium trim for the air vents, door handles, and door locks.
<!-- End of Brightcove Player --> The automotive fanatic's luxurious fleet of motors are estimated to be worth over £12million.
And they're a far cry from the Mini Cooper he zipped forwards and backwards in while enjoying the ever-popular& Mr Bean.
The British actor just lately confirmed off his jaw-dropping automotive collection including a& £9.9million McLaren F1 and a £400,000 Rolls Royce.
And Atkinson made an enormous profit after he bought his& classic Lancia at an auction for just under £88,000.
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