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Dutch coachbuilder makes the convertible Defender that Land Rover won't

Dutch coachbuilder makes the convertible Defender that Land Rover won't


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Land Rover hasn't offered a convertible since the roof-less Range Rover Evoque retired in 2018, and nothing suggests that a drop-top is in the company's pipeline. Dutch coachbuilder Heritage Customs stepped in to fill this void by giving the Defender 90 unlimited headroom.

Known as the Valiance Convertible, the off-roader looks a lot like a run-of-the-mill Defender from the tip of the front bumper to the front edge of the roofline. Beyond that, the sheetmetal gets replaced by a hand-made folding soft top that's available in several different colors. Buyers who want to keep the factory look can even order a white top. It's power-operated, though the latches need to be released manually,