Defender 110 Adventure Edition (PX16 OYV)
This piece captures one of the very last classic Defenders ever built — the 2016 Defender 110 Adventure Edition, part of the final three “Celebration Series” limited editions that marked the end of nearly seven decades of traditional Land Rover production. Painted in crisp whites and deep graphite tones, the vehicle sits against a wash of sunburst yellow and sky-blue watercolour, echoing both the optimism and nostalgia tied to the Defender’s farewell.
The Adventure Edition is among the most desirable of the final models, designed to embody the spirit of global expedition that defined the Defender’s legacy. Its unique features — the black bonnet and roof, chunky Goodyear MT/R tyres, heavy-duty underbody protection, and the distinctive Adventure badging — all speak for a model built not merely for show, but for rugged travel and long-distance exploration. The premium part-leather interior, special-edition tread plates, and black saw-tooth alloy wheels mark it as one of the last and most refined celebrations of the iconic shape.
Painting this vehicle feels like documenting a moment in history: the Defender at its evolutionary peak, just before the end of the classic line. The watercolour drips and washes — ochres, blues, and slate greys — underscore that sense of transition, like the final glow before dusk. It’s a tribute not only to the machine itself, but to the decades of journeys and adventures these vehicles have enabled.
