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โ Double cab Defender 110 given a thorough overhaul by marque specialists Bespoke
โ Fully retrimmed interior with quilted leather, extra soundproofing and upgraded tech
โ Stage 1 Performance upgrade and Bespoke Dynamic Handling pack
โ Numerous exterior additions
โ Beautiful condition
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Itโs well established that people love their classic Defenders, so much so that they lavish the kind of money and attention on them that is well beyond that most people would put aside for their treasured pets or loved ones. Witness the rise of numerous outfits that will take your Defender and tailor it according to your every whim.
One such organisation is Bespoke, based in Yorkshire, who offer a full range of interior and exterior styling makeovers, as well as a raft of performance and handling enhancements. Much like modern MINIs, no two appear to be alike, though this one must surely be an unusual combination of options, being a double cab.
Built in 2014, weโre not quite sure when it was treated to the attentions of Bespoke as the owner, the jammy so and so, reportedly won it in a competition. But according to the JLR digital service record, it was serviced at Bespoke in 2021 so we reckon that it was probably around then.
As to the exact specification, well that will have been down to the owner at the time, but it appears to include many of the Bespoke offerings including a performance and handling upgrade, a full interior retrim and numerous exterior styling tweaks, even down to Bespoke hinges.
The combined effect adds up to something very special and yet also eminently practical with four seats and a flat covered load area out the back. And of course, while its off-road capabilities will inevitably be compromised by some of the changes, itโll still be more prepared than most when the going gets rough. Indeed, itโs a vehicle with so many applications that thereโs surely a man maths case to be made for it on any number of levels.
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โ Registered 30 May 2014
โ Won in a competition in July 2023 by the lucky vendor
โ Online service history to 2021 shows services as follows: Pre Delivery Inspection May 2014, March 2015 @2,016 miles, June 2016 @6,386 miles, May 2021 @15,820 miles
โ The owner advises us that it was serviced in 2023
โ Currently showing 23k miles
โ Two keys
โ Current MOT with no advisories expires 25 Jun 2024
โ HPI clear
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โ The owner tells us that heโs had the car valeted every month during his ownership and it certainly shows in the condition of the cabin
โ Bespoke seem to have given it the full makeover with quilted leather Bespoke seats, suede headlining, leather covered dashboard, Bespoke steering wheel and a large cubby box
โ The number of hours of work that must have gone into the car is apparent from the amount of hand-stitched leather that adorns it and even the carpet mats are Bespoke-branded
โ A look under the carpets shows that extra sound deadening has been applied
โ The tech has also been fully upgraded with a Bespoke audio system and Kenwood sat nav
โ A plaque marks it out as build number 229
โ The rear load bed is protected by a heavy duty tonneau cover which also covers the spare wheel
โ The load area looks to be fully ruggedised with lashing eyes provided to secure your shopping
โ Overall, itโs a great combination of luxury and practicality
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โ Resplendent in metallic grey paint and with 18-inch Bespoke wheels wearing chunky BF Goodrich tyres, itโs quite an imposing presence
โ Look closely, and youโll see further evidence of Bespokeโs work, not least as their name is emblazoned over the front of the bonnet, to make it clear that youโre looking at something out of the ordinary
โ Premium chequer plating in black provides additional protection as well as a visual lift, the side steps are Bespoke items and both the lights have all been upgraded to LED items
โ The roof is also painted black for further contrast and there are Bespoke aluminium hinges installed which have a level of engineering not seen in the originals, as well they should for ยฃ2,750
โ Condition-wise, there appears to be no scratches, bumps or scrapes and the wheels are immaculate
โ There are a couple of small areas of corrosion โ it is a Defender, after all โ but nothing that looks like anything too concerning
โ The underside is notably clean and doesnโt seem to have seen much in the way of off-road action
โ A chunky rear tow bar is installed
โ In all, itโs quite a thing to behold and is in very good order
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โ 2.2 litre โPumaโ turbodiesel engine with Bespoke Stage 1 performance enhancement that, according to the Bespoke brochure, adds 50hp and 295 lb ft of torque to the standard
โ Six speed manual gearbox
โ The Bilstein dampers and other hardware on display demonstrate that this car is the recipient of the Bespoke Dynamic Handling pack
โ The owner reports that itโs been garaged stored in his tenure and starts first time
โ He describes it as an โabsolutely stunning vehicleโ
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The Defenderโs enduring popularity has kept values buoyant and those who can provide upgrades in a steady supply of work. This thoroughly upgraded Bespoke Double Cab is a fine example of how they can be tastefully reworked and is in great condition. Weโre sure its next owner will be very proud.
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