Land Rover enthusiasts are being given the chance to buy a factory-fresh classic Defender thanks to Thirsk firm Twisted Automotive.
Twisted has now lifted the covers off 16 Land Rover Defender 110s that have been barn-stored since coming off the production line six-years-ago.
The vehicles have less than 30 miles on the clock and there is just one Utility Wagon and one Station Wagon available in each colour, all based on the original XS spec - the highest Land Rover Defender spec at the time.
By opening its barn doors, Twisted Automotive is inviting people to reserve the last of a generation vehicle, never to be replaced.
The firm is able to offer the Defenders for sale as Twisted's managing director Charles Fawcett ordered more than 200 of the vehicles in 2015.
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He explained, “I went to the Defender production line at Solihull to meet the men and women building the vehicles.
"These 16 110s were hand-picked for their chassis numbers and build dates.
"They were all registered in 2016 - after production ceased - identifying them among the last off the line and, arguably, more collectable.
"They’re special, and when twisted, each one is the only one.
"Hence the limited run is called One of One.”
He added, “All of the 16 will be Twisted, but exactly how depends on the lifestyle and tastes of the customer.
"The Twisted way isn’t to tell people what their Defender should be; it’s to work with them to create a Defender that’s the best fit for them.”
Customers can choose their powertrain with the two options being the TVS 2.3L 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol (308BHP and 350Lb/Ft torque) or TTD 2.2 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel (174BHP and 310Lb/Ft torque).
Build slots are open for delivery in 2023 – 40 years after the launch of the original One Ten.
Twisted’s One of One Defenders are available to reserve, starting from £135,000 plus VAT for the 2.2 TTD Utility Wagon in the UK.
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