Build #186

The time has arrived for the all new 2020 Land Rover Defender to be revealed. Good, Bad or Indifferent it certainly has a tough act to follow. With a host of factory optional extras available Land Rover has left scope for BESPOKE to add their own touches. Creating your vision in the Defender of your choice.

Even though it shares a name with it’s predecessor that is about as far as it goes, it is inherently a different vehicle to the one we all know and love.

The interior has been left quite standard, and unappealing following the trend of the JLR range. To become truly BESPOKE Defender our design team are working on the following areas – Interior seating, door furniture, and audio/tech upgrades, add these to select performance options such as enhanced power and handling and the new 2020 Defender certainly has a place in the BESPOKE family.

This in now way detracts from the classic beloved Defender so old or new your journey begins with BESPOKE.

Love it or Loathe it – Whatever your thoughts, get in touch to discuss your options, old or new just click the link below.

info@bespokecars.co.uk

BESPOKE / Defender / Land Rover - 11/12/2019

BESPOKE ALUMINIUM HINGE REPLACEMENT

The original Land Rover Defender hinges are riddled with longevity issues. Due to the construction and materials used rust tends to build up and leak down onto the bodywork staining the paintwork.

The hinges are also prone to dropping meaning the doors don’t always align properly making it much harder to maintain a watertight seal. We have a permanent solution to this problem.

The hinges have been designed and built with high strength Aluminium which in turn is protected with an anodized coating giving a perfectly smooth high strength surface.

The hinge is fitted with a centre bolt made from stainless steel inclusive of a thick helical groove which allows the bolt to hold on to the grease and disperse it evenly. Each component of the hinge is exchangeable right down to the friction bearings to allow for easy maintenance.

On top of all this we provide a new and improved gasket seal to protect the paintwork of your beloved Defender.

Alongside the hinges for the front doors, 2nd row and the rear door we are introducing replacements for the bonnet and matching window blocks.

The all new bonnet hinges are not only the perfect match for the doors being precisely manufactured but also add a further level of theft protection as the original fitting is improved upon no longer allowing anyone to unhook the hood any more.

We already offer to our clients a stainless steel security bolt option but alongside these new hinges we are developing an entire exterior security stainless steel bolt pack to include all hinges, exterior furniture and lights giving you even more peace of mind with the increased security aspect.

BESPOKE / Defender / Land Rover - 11/12/2019

BONHAMS £365,500 Spectre Defender

Defender Sells for £365,500 inc. premium through BONHAMS Auction House

2014 Land Rover Defender SVX ‘Spectre’ 4×4 Utility
Registration no. OO07 SVX

* Used in the filming of the James Bond movie Spectre (2015)
* One of ten built
* Based on a Defender 110 crew-cab model

Representing arguably the ultimate version of Land Rover’s iconic Defender, the example offered here was used during the filming of the 24th and latest film of the James Bond franchise, Spectre, set in the Austrian Alps and released in 2015. Spectre is the seventh James Bond film to feature a Land Rover, the first being Octopussy (1983).
SPECTRE (SPecial Executive for Counterintelligence, Terrorism, Revenge and Extortion) first appeared in Ian Fleming’s James Bond novel Thunderball (1961) and in the film Dr No (1962) led by super-villain Ernst Stavro Blofeld. Clearly, the operatives of such a criminal organisation would need their own specially adapted vehicles to cope with the Alpine terrain, so Sony Pictures contacted Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations division to supply ten Defenders.
In its standard form the friendly and familiar Defender would have lacked the aura of menace required for the SPECTRE vehicles, so the ten movie cars were sent to marque specialists Bowler, a company recognised for over 30 years as market leaders in the design, engineering, and production of class-leading custom vehicles. Bowler then transformed them from standard Defender 110 crew-cab models into vehicles worthy of a Bond villain. Finished in sinister Santorini Black, the result was the SVX, or Spectre Defender.
The transformation’s most striking element is the huge 37″-diameter all-terrain tyres, which has given the Spectre Defender the nickname ‘Bigfoot’. Built to Bowler’s racing specification, the suspension incorporates Rose joints and Bilstein rally dampers. The interior features Recaro seats with 4-point harnesses, while the full roll cage runs both internally and externally. The engine too has been significantly upgraded, producing 185bhp (up from the stock 120 horsepower) and 368lb/ft of torque.
Unlike most of the other Spectres, which were used only for publicity purposes or not at all, this example was used extensively in the filming and still has marks on its bonnet left by the stuntmen. Unusually, it retains its mechanical handbrake and ‘SVX’ boot badges (most of the other vehicles had theirs removed) and also key tags identifying it as an official film car, etc. The first private owner had the pick of all ten Spectre Defenders and chose this one as it is the most significant.
Representing a possibly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire one of the most memorable’ Bond’ vehicles of recent times, this imposing Spectre Defender if offered with the owner’s wallet containing the handbook and (blank) service booklet; current MoT certificate; UK V5C document for the most appropriate registration ‘OO07 SVX’; and a framed presentation featuring movie stills, the shooting schedule, and an Austrian licence plate.

BESPOKE / Defender / Land Rover - 11/12/2019

Build #166

Build #166 – Santorini Black Defender 90 Pickup

Starting life as an old farm vehicle the pictures detail some of the work that was undertaken to strip down and rebuild to this beautiful example of British engineering. After this has been completed to the highest standard adding in things such as a 4 speed automatic gearbox and factory fitted Air-Conditioning, upgraded handling, soundproofing and Audio. This vehicle is perfect for export to USA and Canada. the specification is changeable for any prospective owner, just get in touch to enquire.

BESPOKE / Defender / Land Rover - 11/12/2019

35,000 Followers!

Our Instagram is going from strength to strength – Becoming an important tool to showcase the builds, allowing all our followers to interact and the whole BESPOKE family to come together.

We hit 35,000 followers earlier this week, maintaining our genuine follower base and keeping the likes and interactions real.

Instagram is a fantastic place to see our previous, current and upcoming builds. A place to comment, like and share. We encourage everyone to share their own pictures of anything BESPOKE by tagging us in there @bespokecarsuk

From our first post back in March 2014 which garnered 40 likes to our recent posts hitting over 8,000 you can see how far we have come from styling to the sheer volume of choices you have to create your vision. BESPOKE has become the forefront of all things Defender, no matter what your vision we can create it.

Your journey begins with BESPOKE.

OUR 1ST EVER POST – MARCH 2014

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Build #168

BESPOKE Build No 168 was left in the customers garden unloved and unused for 2 years. The customer decided to pay the BESPOKE showroom a visit whilst in the area. After an afternoon browsing the BESPOKE options they went away and came back with a full wish list to include an individual Matte finish paint. We then collected their Defender from the static garden position and brought it back to our workshop for the work to begin.

The Defender was subjected to a complete strip down and body preparation for the full body respray to start, before rebuilding the vehicle to the customers chosen specification. The interior complemented the paintwork excellently with Black Nappa Leather and the perfect contrasting grey double diamond stitching, matching grey seatbelts and a matching 2nd row Sports Seat and cubby box conversion. Once completed the car was serviced, flew through the MOT and was returned to the overjoyed client. Whatever your vision we can make it happen.

BESPOKE / Defender / Land Rover - 11/12/2019

Instagram 30K Followers

This week we hit an incredible 30,000 genuine followers on Instagram. It’s amazing to see the support and love for our work and this is why we want to say a massive thank you to you all. Your support is what drives us to keep uploading, to keep sharing and to keep building.

We have followers that have been with us from the beginning and some who joined the family today – Welcome to you and thank you to you all. Your own pictures, comments and interaction inspire us and allow us to grow as a brand.

Once again thank you for your support, loyalty and love. Here’s to the next 30k!

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London Classic Car Show

This will be our 4th year at the prestigious Classic Car show in the country’s capital. Make sure to come and say hello if you’re there!

STAND E50

The London Classic Car Show is the must attend event for any discerning classic car owner, collector, expert or enthusiast.

Bringing together an international celebration of the very best dealers, manufacturers, car clubs and products it’s the perfect day out for all.

Set in London’s premier events venue, one of the show’s unique and most crowd pleasing features is an indoor driving runway where classic cars are fired up and driven.

This is the only place to see, hear and smell these beautiful iconic classics in action, all under one roof