- Each Defender spent 400 hours in the paint shop.
- Spectral Green eliminates the transitions between green, purple and gold.
- The 110 Double Cab Pick-Up is a new addition to the classic Defender restoration and customization program.
It’s been a little over a decade since Land Rover last built the original Defender, ending 67 years of production. While the Ineos Grenadier is widely regarded as a spiritual successor to the venerable off-roader, there’s still a way to get a real Defender straight from Land Rover. No, the company will not build anything from scratch for you. Instead, it is sourced from an existing vehicle manufactured between 2012 and 2016.
The Land Rover Classic division will remodel an original Defender and even put a V8 engine under the hood. A deep-pocketed customer went to town by ordering four models: a 90 station wagon, a 90 soft top, a 110 station wagon, and the new 110 double cab pickup. In addition to the naturally aspirated 5.0-liter engine, the four Defenders share another distinguishing feature: a color-changing finish.
Each Defender spent approximately 400 hours in the paint shop to achieve a special Spectral Green finish, which changes from green to purple and gold depending on the impact of light on the body. Wealthy customers did not hold back and asked Land Rover to enhance the 18-inch wheels and special finishes on the exterior badges. Even the center console got the chameleon treatment.
Photo by: Land Rover
In contrast to the Spectral Green paint, the roof and expedition cage of all four vehicles have an Icy White finish. These also include the Defender lettering on the hood and a hand-painted coachline in the same shade of white. The interior hasn’t been overlooked either, as the off-roaders are trimmed in leather with green stitching. Although these vehicles retain the usual 3.5-inch display, buyers can now opt for a larger 9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Classic Defender V8 models can also be ordered with new features such as a reversing camera, complete with built-in washer, neatly integrated into the rear bumper or optional step. Additional roof colors and 16-inch wheel designs are included in the list of updates. Beyond the options list, Land Rover says there are “almost infinite” ways to customize its famous Defender for those with an almost unlimited budget.
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Source: Land Rover
Motor1’s Opinion: These Defender builds are too flashy for our tastes, but they demonstrate the sheer depth of the personalization program. As long as the check clears, Land Rover will build you an old-school V8-powered SUV or pickup exactly how you want it. The company has not disclosed how much this customer paid, but with prices starting at around £200,000 before options, the total amount for all four could easily reach £1 million.
