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Arvon
Land Rover Defender D110 Soft Top · Hamptons Blue Metallic
$346,230
Full payment by wire completes the purchase.
Delivery ~3 Weeks Hand-delivered to your address
Mileage 1,909 mi A Show Collection truck
Concierge 7 Years Unlimited miles
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The Story of Arvon

A love letter, now looking for its next chapter.

Arvon was commissioned by Travis as an anniversary gift for his wife: a one-of-one Defender 110 Soft Top for their life in the Hamptons, built to be driven with the top down on long coastal evenings. Before they could see it in person or take it out, they were relocated to Japan indefinitely, and asked us to find Arvon its next owner. They never got to drive it.

It has lived since as one of our most-shown trucks, on the stand in Nashville and photographed more than most. Finished in a custom metallic blue drawn from classic Porsche colors and powered by Helderburg’s SVO Turbo Diesel, roughly 42 percent more powerful than a standard Defender diesel, Arvon has been seen a great deal and driven very little. At 1,909 miles, it is essentially new.

This is not simply a restored Defender. It is a Helderburg.

Some opportunities arrive exactly when they are supposed to.

What's in This Build

Helderburg systems, present in Arvon.

  • Model Defender D110 Soft Top
  • Engine Helderburg SVO Turbo Diesel
  • Power ~42% over standard diesel
  • Fuel Economy High-20s to low-30s mpg
  • Transmission Five-Speed Manual
  • Drivetrain Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive
  • Mileage 1,909 miles
  • Color Hamptons Blue Metallic
  • Top Removable Soft Top
  • Condition As New · Show Collection
  • Price $346,230
  • Availability Available Now
  • Foundation Numbers-Matching Chassis An original Land Rover Defender 110, numbers-matching and British Motor Industry Heritage Trust registered. Helderburg re-engineered from the chassis up in England.
  • Drivetrain Helderburg SVO Turbo Diesel A Special Vehicle Operations turbo diesel with roughly 42% more power than a standard Defender diesel. Effortless torque, confident acceleration, and easy modern-traffic pace, with high-20s to low-30s mpg and full-time four-wheel drive.
  • Transmission Five-Speed Manual Deliberate, satisfying shifts that keep you connected to the drive without demanding constant attention. The most sought-after configuration, and the one that holds the highest resale value.
  • Suspension VectorLine Smooth and composed, more stable than a modern Jeep Wrangler and more comfortable than a G-Wagen. Precise steering, a settled ride, and far less fatiguing on long drives.
  • The Soft Top Open Air in Ten Minutes Removable in about ten minutes, reinstalled in about fifteen. Top on, refined and quiet. Top off, the sounds get richer, the roads more interesting, and the destination matters less.
  • Paint Hamptons Blue Metallic A custom metallic blue drawn from classic Porsche colors: alive with depth in sunlight, warm at sunset. A concours three-stage finish, and the kind of color people remember.
  • Cabin Brown Leather, Winter White, Mahogany Rich soft brown leather with winter white accents, chosen for open-air use and resistant to sun and the occasional shower. Four inward-facing rear jump seats, a mahogany floor, ambiance lighting, and custom billet Helderburg details. No Alcantara, by design for a soft top.
  • Audio Focal High-Fidelity Focal speakers, high-end amplification, and hidden subwoofers, tuned for clarity with the top on or off. A rear receiver hitch and trailer wiring round out the build.
Condition

A Show Collection truck at 1,909 miles. Seen often, driven very little, and never a daily driver. It presents as new.

As New

See the full engineering behind every build: the twelve Helderburg systems.

Arvon in the Ozarks

Top down, out exploring.

We took Arvon into the Ozarks with the top off. Watch how it moves, how the Porsche-inspired blue shifts in the light, and how a classic Defender drives once it has been re-engineered to be driven.

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Filmed at Haldenmere · The Ozarks

Three Ways to Own a Classic Defender

Not all “custom” Defenders are the same.

If you are shopping, you will meet three very different things at three very different prices. Here is the honest difference.

i.

Custom Restoration

Factory, refreshed
  • Returned to original factory condition
  • Original drivability and reliability
  • Beautiful on a Sunday, not for daily use
  • You still own an old truck
ii.

V8 Restomod

Loud, fast, costly later
  • GM V8 swap: loud and quick
  • Frequently built on a non-authentic chassis with a stamped aftermarket body
  • When it is, it’s a kit car, not a genuine Defender, and can cause problems over time
  • Those builds hold little to no resale value
iii.

Helderburg

Re-engineered, retains value
  • Numbers-matching chassis and engine block
  • Every system re-engineered in-house
  • Diesel outperforms a V8 on road, dirt, snow, sand
  • Holds value, and you speak to Paul for life
Questions Buyers Ask

Everything you want to know about owning a Helderburg.

  • Yes. With the SVO Turbo Diesel, full-time four-wheel drive, and long-distance comfort, Arvon is as happy running errands on a Tuesday as disappearing for a three-day weekend. It was designed to be enjoyed often. Arvon is not a classic Defender that happens to be comfortable; it is a Helderburg that happens to be a classic Defender.
  • Helderburg's SVO (Special Vehicle Operations) Turbo Diesel, with roughly 42 percent more power than a standard Defender diesel, delivering effortless torque and confident acceleration.
  • Yes. It cruises comfortably at highway speeds and beyond, and merging into traffic feels natural and predictable, much like a modern SUV.
  • Arvon returns high-20s to low-30s mpg, unusually efficient for a classic Defender this capable and comfortable.
  • About ten minutes to remove and about fifteen to reinstall. Top on, Arvon is refined and quiet; top off, the experience opens up entirely.
  • Yes, Arvon has full-time four-wheel drive, confident in weather and on loose surfaces.
  • Yes. The removable soft top, open-air cabin, leather chosen to resist sun and salt air, and a rear receiver hitch make it well suited to the coast.
  • Arvon is $346,230 US dollars, firm. Full payment by wire completes the purchase. Trade-ins are welcome, transport is separate as enclosed white-glove delivery, and financing is not offered. The seven-year Concierge Program, unlimited miles, is included.
  • Yes. Arvon is over 25 years old and legal to import, register, and drive in all 50 states. Registration details vary by state, and Helderburg will confirm what your DMV requires.
  • Full payment by wire completes your purchase of Arvon. Before any funds move you receive a written agreement and confirm the details directly with Paul, so you always know exactly who you are paying and why. Helderburg does not offer financing, and trade-ins are welcome. As with any large transfer, confirm the account details with Paul by phone before you send.
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How Reserving Works

Ready to make Arvon yours?

Reserving an available Helderburg is simple, personal, and documented every step. From first call to your driveway is roughly three weeks.

1
Talk with Paul

A direct line, or book a time. Any question about Arvon, answered.

2
Reserve in Writing

You receive a written agreement before any funds move. Full payment by wire reserves it.

3
White-Glove Delivery

Enclosed transport to your door in about three weeks, with Paul or William at handover.

4
Concierge Begins

7 Years, unlimited miles. A mechanic comes to you, not the other way around.

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Numbers-matching · BMIHT registered · one of one · trade-ins welcome
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Choose the body, the drivetrain, the color, and every detail. We build one Defender for you from the chassis up, to a specification that is yours alone.

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Classic Defender Buyer's Guide.

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After the Reservation

A Helderburg is the beginning, not the end.

Helderburg Concierge

Personal care. Mileage unrestricted.

If your Helderburg ever needs us, we come to you. A mechanic goes to the vehicle. You never bring it to a shop, and original parts stay available for life.

Private Events

The Helderburg Field Club.

Private gatherings, annual expeditions, and a year-round community of owners, included with every Helderburg.

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