A MAN who bought 200 Land Rover Defenders just before the famous motor was discontinued is now being offered eye-watering sums to sell them.
British businessman Charles Fawcett, owner and founder of Twisted, a company that specializes in custom modified defenders, has the 4×4 valuable fleet hidden in a secret bunker.
Fawcett made the monetary commitment in 2015 when he saw the opportunity to take advantage of the “last last of the line” line.
As reported by Supercar Blondie, Fawcett said: “They were all registered in 2016 – after production ceased – identifying them among the last off the line and, arguably, more collectible.”
Since then, they have been stored in their bunker in an unsatisfied position, everything that its price has shot.
Now, about 10 years later, it turns out that rich consumers are in a position to spend up to £ 220,000 for a tailored example.
Fawcett’s company has worked through the initial Land Rover stash and now has 16 more to offer potential buyers.
All are also based on original XS specifications, the specification of defender Land Rover at that time.
Fawcett said: “These 16 110 were handed by hand for their chassis and construction dates.
“They are special, and when they are twisted, they are all indicated. Therefore, the limited race is called a. “
Interestingly, the rarity of the defender since Land Rover ceased its production in January 2016 led to the creation of the ineos logo because through Sir Jim Ratcliffe, owner of Manchester United.
The first and, so far, only vehicle in Ineos’ range is the Grenadier, which is widely regarded as a tribute to the Defender.
Ratcliffe initially approached Jaguar Land Rover about the possibility of buying the tooling to continue production of the original model, but they declined.
As a result, he took matters into his own hands, creating his own version and naming it after the Grenadier pub in Belgravia, central London, where he conceived the idea of building the vehicle.
Recently, we reveal how the flexible engine is used through a couple there, which saves them £ 60,000 for rent in the process.
Nick Chazee and Mathilde Vougesy left their nine to visit 68,350 miles around the global in their defender Land Rover Twist of Fate 110.
They chose the car for their durability and versatility, opting for a style with a “pop-top” roof that stops inside, which makes it more spacious and comfortable.
But it doesn’t have a proper bed and the couple have to wash in their sink.
Nick told Sun: “It’s reliable, and the Land Rover network is global.
“Wherever we go, there’s always someone with a Defender who’s ready to lend a hand if we need help.”
The couple has attracted the car party, treating it to garage for food, kitchen appliances, and camping appliances.
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