Helderburg Journeys
Gear Review: Filson 48 Hr Tin Cloth Duffle Bag
Watch my extended review of the Filson 48 Hr Tin Cloth Duffle Bag.
Engine Option Swaps
When it comes to customizing your Land Rover Defender, one modification that’s becoming increasingly popular is swapping out the original diesel or gasoline engine for a LS V8 motor.
Helderburg Tip #5: Looking for Deep Tone Exhaust?
Paul’s tip for upgrading your Defender’s performance with an exhaust upgrade.
Helderburg Tip #4: Performance Upgrade VNT Turbo
Paul’s tip for upgrading your Defender’s performance with a VNT Turbo.
Land Rover Defender Builders in the US
Arkonik, ECD Auto Design, and Helderburg are all Land Rover Defender custom builders, but they each have their own unique approach to building and restoring these iconic vehicles.
Helderburg Tip #3: Perfomance Upgrade Injection Pump
Paul’s tip for upgrading the performance of your Defender with adjustments to the Injection Pump.
What are the Differences of a Gasoline vs a Diesel Motor Vehicle?
When it comes to choosing the right engine for your ride, you might be wondering what all the fuss is about diesel engines.
Gear Review: Leica Q2
Watch my extended review of the Leica Q2 camera. Find more Helderburg Gear Reviews here. You can find the gear in this video here: Leica Q2: https://amzn.to/3GpJwd2
Helderburg Tip #2: Performance Upgrade Intercooler
Paul’s tip for upgrading the performance of your Defender by upgrading the Intercooler.
Helderburg Tip #1: Gas vs Diesel
What’s the difference between a gas and diesel motor?
A Short Story About Land Rover Defender
Once upon a time in a land far, far away, there was a rugged and reliable vehicle known as the Land Rover Defender. It was a vehicle that could go almost anywhere and do almost anything.
Why Are Land Rover Defenders So Expensive
Vintage Land Rover Defenders are considered by many to be not only highly desirable vehicles, but also excellent investments.
Eagle Adventure with Albert the D90 Defender
Take a drive with Paul in the snow in Albert, the Defender D90 to capture photos of Eagles. Find this build here.
The History of Land Rover Defender
The Land Rover Defender is an iconic and much-loved vehicle that has a rich history spanning over 70 years. Its origins can be traced back to the post-World War II period.
Driving Centurion the D90 in the Snow
Take a drive with Paul in the snow with Centurion, the Defender D90.
Gear Review: Filson Mackinaw Wool Packer Coat
Watch my first reaction to this Filson Lined Mackinaw Wool Packer Coat.
Driving Enzo the D130 on Snowy Trails
Take a drive with Paul on some snowy trails in Enzo, the Helderburg Defender D130
Gear Review: Filson Mackinaw Wool Cruiser Jacket
Watch my first reaction to this Filson Mackinaw Wool Cruiser Jacket.
1972 Porsche 911 RS-Style Leaf Green 2.8L
This Porsche 911t was a 2.5 year complete nut and bolt build to make it quite possibly the fastest and best handling long hood Porsche in existence that still looks like a classic 1972 Porsche Long Hood (on the exterior).
A Pure Driving Experience
Take a ride with John in his Defender 110 and learn what makes him so passionate about Defenders.
Maine Moose Adventure
Paul and Mike take a trip to Maine in the Sprinter to take pictures of moose. They are hoping to see a mother and calf. Watch to the end to see if they reach their goal.
Gear Review: Filson Aberdeen Jacket
Watch my first reaction to this Filson Aberdeen Work Jacket. It’s different, it’s unique and it’s oil finish wax cotton.
Newsletter April 22, 2022
What a Land Rover Defender Says About Your Personality? – This week I had a guest from Santa Clara, CA and we got into the discussion of what each of our Defender builds says about an individual.
Rare D110 3 Door Land Rover Defender
A Rare D110 3 Door Land Rover Defender with a soft top. See the details here.
Newsletter April 15, 2022
Spring is here and I wanted to send you an update of some Defenders we have available right now.
D110 Double Cab Making a Splash
This D110 Double Cab Soft Top Defender makes a splash on this early spring drive.
Shooting Sportsman: A Defender for the Uplands
Helderburg featured in Shooting Sportsman Magazine… Meet Elizabeth. Yes, as the color and make hint, “she” is named in honor of Britain’s queen. The Land Rover Defender, upon which Elizabeth is based, and the Monarch have enjoyed almost equally long reigns, and both could be called classics. But this Elizabeth was disassembled and rebuilt from the gravel up.
Reclaimed Wood Floors
Preserving history and creating a unique Craftsman look. The state of New York has a long history of craftsman wooden boat builders perfecting their craft along the many bodies of water throughout the state.
Winter Waterfall Adventure
Driving Enzo the D130 Defender and then hiking through snow and ice to get some great photos of waterfalls on this adventure.
Classic D130 Driving in the Snow
Magical drive in an unrestored, original patina Classic Defender D130. It’s just a lot of fun to drive.
The Craftsman: Vincent at BML
Watch the tour of BML Tool & Mfg with Vincent and Paul and discover the craftsmanship in these precision rifles. Watch the Video
Norton Country Ride
An Autumn day and curving country roads is the perfect setting for a ride on the orange Norton Commando 750.
D130 Enzo Autumn Drive
An Autumn day and country roads creates the perfect setting for a drive in Enzo the D130 Defender. Enjoy the ride and the view.
Porsche 911s Bahama Yellow Autumn Drive
A fall day and twisty roads is the perfect setting for a drive in the 1969 Porsche 911s. Check out the details for this 911s here.
D110 Elizabeth Mountain Adventure
We recently did some roof top tent camping in our Land Rover Defender D110 Elizabeth. We also stopped into Peter Limmer and Sons Custom Hiking Boots in Intervale NH
Vrboska: Cooperstown Journey
A journey in Vrboska the D90 Soft Top Defender to Cooperstown with the top off. A peaceful valley Sunday.
June 18-20, 2021 Rovers in the Woods II
Have a passion for Outdoors, Land Rovers, Enduros and Adventure? See the photos from this year’s Rovers in the Woods Event.
2020 Rovers & Gents in the Country
Have a passion for Outdoors, Land Rovers and Adventure? Then you’re invited to spend a few days with me on the Farm. See our Photo Gallery! Sign up for our Spring 2021 Event!
Pheasant Shoot in South Dakota
I’m excited to be sharing my first blog post with you since starting Helderburg. I just returned from a pheasant hunt in South Dakota and what a fabulous experience— even if you’re not a hunter. I have been asked what my favorite part was and I have to say, it was seeing the hunting dogs
