On the occasion of the Bowler Defender Challenge 2022 stop in North Wales, Mark HigginsJames Bond pilot and stuntman, will drive one Land Rover Difender 90. The model will feature a special livery inspired by 60 years of James Bond films, thus continuing an established partnership that has been going on for decades.
The Land Rover Defender is the protagonist of the Wales Rally with the James Bond stuntman
Mark Higginslegendary stuntman from the James Bond films, returns to racing with the Wales Rally, stage of the Bowler Defender Challenge 2022with the support of a Land Rover Defender 90 characterized by a special livery with black and gold colors. The livery, created to celebrate the James Bond saga in the best possible way, features all the titles of the films starring the well-known secret agent. In the race, Higgins will be supported by experienced co-driver Claire Williams. Note that Higgins has starred in four James Bond films (Quantum of Solace, Skyfall, Specter and No Time to Die). The Defender protagonist of the race, on the other hand, has 300 HP, an integral roll bar, specific suspensions and an enhanced cooling system.
The models of the brand protagonists of the film saga
The Land Rover is a real fixture of the James Bond films. Here are the models that have participated in the film saga since 1983:
- Operation Octopus (1983) – Range Rover Rapport Huntsman
- 007- Moving Target (1985) – Range Rover
- 007- Danger zone (1987) – Land Rover Series III, armored Land Rover Series III, Range Rover
- The World is Not Enough (1999) – Defender 90 custom
- Death Can Wait (2002) – Range Rover L322
- Casino Royale (2006) – Range Rover Sport
- Quantum of Solace (2008) – Ranger Rover Sport
- Skyfall (2012) – Land Rover Defender, Land Rover Discovery 4, Range Rover L322 Serie III
- SPECTRE (2015) – Land Rover Defender Bigfoot, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Range Rover
- No Time To Die (2021) – Land Rover Defender 2020, Land Rover Series III, Range Rover Series I, Range Rover Sport SVR
Higgins’ comment
Mark Higgins, James Bond stunt driver and rally champion, points out, “The new Defender is a tough and capable vehicle right off the production line, and I’ve seen it really go through the hardest tests on the set of No Time To Die. With the changes signed by Bowler Team and with Claire by my side we can achieve a great result. “