Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz’s 1959 Land Rover Series II Heads to Auction With Personal Note

KUALA LUMPUR, AUGUST 2026 — A piece of motoring history with a Hollywood connection is looking for a new owner, as a 1959 Land Rover 109 Series II pickup previously owned by Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz has appeared at auction.

The vintage off-roader is currently being offered through Bring a Trailer from Newbury Park, California, and is accompanied by documentation confirming its association with the married actors.

Craig is best known internationally for portraying James Bond across five films, making the vehicle’s provenance especially appealing to collectors of both classic British cars and celebrity memorabilia.

One of the most distinctive items included with the Land Rover is a handwritten message signed by Craig and Weisz.

In the note, the couple confirm that the vehicle belonged to them, explain that they were reluctant to sell it and ask the next owner to look after it. The auction package also includes a portrait of Craig bearing his signature.

The Instagram post highlighting the vehicle similarly drew attention to that personal connection, describing Craig and Weisz as asking the next caretaker to look after their former 1959 Land Rover.

Although the couple’s handwritten note refers to the vehicle as a “Land Rover Defender,” the 1959 model is technically a Land Rover Series II 109.

The Defender name was not formally introduced until decades later. The number 109 refers to the vehicle’s 109-inch wheelbase, identifying it as the longer version of the Series II.

Introduced in 1958, the Series II represented an important evolution of Land Rover’s original utility vehicle and helped establish many of the design characteristics later associated with the brand’s classic off-roaders.

The former Craig-Weisz Land Rover has been repainted in Bronze Green, giving it the traditional appearance associated with early British utility vehicles.

Its exterior equipment includes a rope winch, bonnet-mounted spare wheel, side steps, fender-mounted mirrors and an Exmoor Trim canvas cargo cover. It rides on 16-inch steel wheels fitted with Cooper Discoverer STT tyres.

The truck maintains a deliberately rugged and functional appearance rather than adopting the luxury-focused character associated with many modern Land Rover products.

Under the bonnet is a 2.25-litre inline-four petrol engine, factory-rated at approximately 77 horsepower and 124 lb-ft of torque.

The engine sends power through a four-speed manual transmission and dual-range transfer case, giving the Series II the low-range capability expected from a traditional four-wheel-drive vehicle.

The truck is also equipped with a floor-operated RoverDrive overdrive system, helping provide taller gearing for more comfortable cruising.

Recent mechanical updates reportedly include a Carter carburetor, electronic ignition, new generator and rebuilt leaf springs, while removed original components are being included with the sale.

Inside, the Land Rover features three individual seats that have been reupholstered in tan vinyl.

The outer seating positions have also received three-point seatbelts, providing a basic modern safety upgrade while retaining the simple appearance of the original cabin.

Traditional Jaeger instrumentation remains in place, including a speedometer, fuel gauge and ammeter.

The five-digit odometer currently displays approximately 3,800 miles, or about 6,100 kilometres.

However, the auction information makes clear that the reading should not be interpreted as the Land Rover’s true lifetime mileage. Its actual chassis mileage is unknown.

For a vehicle built more than six decades ago, condition, restoration history and documented provenance are therefore likely to carry more weight for prospective collectors than the displayed mileage alone.

The Land Rover is being offered with a Montana title, with the Bring a Trailer auction scheduled to conclude on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026.

Reports published on Aug. 25 recorded bidding at around US$15,000, although the figure can change as the auction approaches its closing time.

Its final value could be influenced not only by the condition and historical importance of the Series II itself, but also by its connection to Craig and Weisz.

Classic Land Rovers already maintain a strong following because of their place in British automotive history, utilitarian engineering and distinctive styling.

This particular example adds another layer through documented celebrity ownership.

Unlike a movie prop or a vehicle used in one of Craig’s James Bond films, this Series II was personally owned by Craig and Weisz, making its connection to the actor part of its genuine ownership history rather than film memorabilia.

That distinction could make the vehicle particularly attractive to collectors looking for a classic 4×4 with an unusual story.

Craig’s association with automobiles is usually dominated by high-performance Aston Martins driven by James Bond on screen.

His former Land Rover offers a very different side of British motoring: simple mechanical engineering, modest power and an emphasis on rugged capability rather than outright speed.

With only 77 horsepower, a manual gearbox and a traditional four-wheel-drive system, the 1959 Series II represents a far more utilitarian form of motoring than the sophisticated grand tourers typically associated with Agent 007.

Yet it is precisely that contrast — combined with its age, condition and documented Hollywood ownership — that gives the vehicle its distinctive character.

As the auction nears its conclusion on Aug. 27, the final price will provide an indication of just how much collectors value the combination of classic Land Rover heritage and Daniel Craig provenance.