HERITAGE CUSTOMS BUILDS VALIANCE VERDIGRIS

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This Heritage Customs Valiance Verdigris, named after the natural patina formed when copper is weathered over time, is equipped with forged 22 inch diamond cut Space Cowboy wheels.

Both outside and inside components are finished in a bespoke to this car Magic Metal satin copper and the interior is fully upholstered in a light beige colour, harking back to the canvas top of HUE166, the first pre-production Land Rover R01.

HUE166 Defender forefather

“This one-off Heritage Customs Valiance Verdigris, in stylish green metallic, features our new 22 inch Space Cowboy forged diamond cut wheels. The interior was upholstered in beige quilted leather, a nod to the iconic HUE166 Defender forefather from seven decades ago.

Normally Heritage Customs clients can choose from a curated palette of Magic Metal finishes in rust, copper, brass and bronze which are also available through the Heritage Customs webshop. Those seeking for something truly unique, like this particular client, can commission a special built Valiance under the Heritage Customs Carchitecture program and will be invited to determine their very own metal type alloy-mix – and even its finish in either gloss, brush or oxidation! This client opted for a Magic Metal satin copper complimenting the exterior green, hence the Verdigris name.”

– Jan-Pieter Kroezen, co-owner of Heritage Customs

100 Copper bolts

“Outside the Heritage Customs Valiance Verdigris we applied Magic Metal satin copper to the DEFENDER letters on the nose, the chequer plates on the bonnet and the side vents. Even the insert in the rear bumper was finished in the bespoke Magic Metal satin copper. The entire interior was upholstered in beige leather which was quilted for the hearts of the seats. The headliner was made of a plush beige Alcantara. The door cards, upper speaker covers and dashboard were redone too, featuring a contrasting green stitching, which was colour-matched to the exterior paint. Also dressed in Magic Metal satin copper are the centre stack, steering wheel spokes and the decorative strip on the rear door, which features a profound 3D effect of small etched blocks giving a unique haptic feel. Even the 100 bolts in the door cards and centre stack are Magic Metal satin copper!”

– Niels van Roij, car designer and co-owner of Heritage Customs

Commissioning a Heritage Customs Vintage
The prices for a Heritage Customs Valiance special build are on request. All Heritage Customs projects are 100% tailor-made and start out with sketches, based on conversations with the future owners. The design and construction process of the Heritage Customs Valiance is about 1,5 months.

Heritage Customs forged wheels
Heritage Customs is the only manufacturer worldwide focussing solely on the Land Rover Defender and their range of forged alloy wheels are designed specifically for the new Defender. The Heritage Customs forged wheels are available in OEM sizes only, to facilitate the vehicle’s off-road capability, while their elemental yet sophisticated surfaces and the strong graphics of openings and spokes communicate the Valiance’s tough and purposeful character.

A comprehensive choice of bespoke 20-, and 22-inch bespoke Heritage Customs forged alloy wheels are available. The full selection ranges from the 20- or 22-inch Black Crow multi-spoke wheel, which comes in matt black, the 22-inch Gloss Black diamond cut Supersonic 5-spoke wheels to the 20-inch or 22-inch Space Cowboy diamond cut design. Recently the utilitarian 20-inch Rock Dust retrospective design alloy, available in both Gloss White and Gloss Black, was added to the portfolio of Heritage Customs wheels.

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