Stage 2 Performance Tuned
Land Rover Defender D90 - Alex
Commission Range
$274K to $480K+
Final figure depends on body style, materials, and the level of personalization the build calls for. Available commissions are priced individually.
The Alex Story
Introducing "Alex," a distinguished D90, meticulously crafted by Helderburg. This Classic Land Rover Defender 90 has been expertly engineered from the ground up, ensuring every component is pristine, custom and unrecycled, embodying the very zenith of Classic Land Rover Defender builds.
Beneath the bonnet, Alex is powered by a completely new Turbo Diesel engine, finely tuned with Helderburg's exclusive performance enhancements to offer an unrivaled blend of vigor and smoothness that outperforms and handles better than a Mercedes G Wagon. This is harmoniously paired with a bespoke 5-speed manual transmission, thoughtfully engineered with a 5th gear enhancement for serene highway travel.
Helderburg Classic Land Rover Defender builds, marry the iconic elegance of the original Defender silhouette with the adept capabilities of a contemporary SUV. Designed to the exacting specifications of the connoisseur, Alex provides a sublime motoring experience, suited for both the thoroughfares of the metropolis and the byways of the countryside.
The cabin of Alex is a sanctuary of opulence, adorned with the finest full-grain Connolly leather, a hallmark of luxury once reserved for the interiors of prestigious marques such as Rolls Royce, Bentley, and Jaguar. The bespoke two-tone diamond stitching complements the custom-blended, non-metallic medium-dark grey of the exterior, enhancing the vehicle’s stately and imposing stance.
Moreover, Alex boasts ingeniously designed custom saddle bags integrated into the backs of the seats and the rear door. These elegant additions offer a sophisticated solution for organizing essentials, allowing for both functionality and aesthetic pleasure during outdoor pursuits.
Every Helderburg Defender, and particularly Alex, serves as a testament to our unwavering dedication to crafting vehicles that transcend time and trend. This build is not merely a restoration but a profound statement of luxury, bespoke to meet the desires of those who demand unparalleled excellence in their automotive pursuits. Alex invites you to partake in an enduring legacy of distinguished driving pleasure.
Alex will be receiving the Helderburg Pinnacle Sound System with an 11" touch screen and 800 watts of high fidelity sound.
VNT Stage 2 Performance Tuned Turbo Diesel (Our Highest Performance Build to Date)
5 Speed Manual Transmission with Highway 5th Gear
Exterior: Dark Linen Non-Metallic
Interior: Black Sand and Grey Cloud Connolly Leather
Headliner: Black Sand Leather and Alston Black Italian Alcantara
Steering Wheel: Moto Lita Leather Wrapped and Hand Stitched
Audio: 11″ Touch Screen High Fidelity Apple Car Play/Sat 800 Watts
Wheels: Beadlocker 16×10
Tires: 315/75 12.50 – 35″ Cooper STT Pro
Suspension: Custom Tuned Old Man Emu
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Paul Potratz Alex the D90 Defender Review Video
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“Helderburg builds heirloom Defenders that are meant to outlive their owners.”
A classic Defender can be approached three ways. Only one is a Helderburg.
The right vehicle is not just a matter of finish or feature. It is a matter of what was kept, what was replaced, and whether the result is still authentic. Once the distinction is clear, the choice tends to make itself.
Drives like an old Defender.
A faithful return to original specification. Original parts, original behavior, original limitations. It steers like an old Defender, brakes like an old Defender, rides like an old Defender. The Sunday vehicle, in the literal sense.
- Original specification preserved
- Original mechanical character
- Limited daily-driver capability
- Authentic but unmodernized
Looks like a Defender. Isn't one.
A new body sourced overseas, fitted to a galvanized chassis of unknown origin, powered by a crate motor. The vehicle is no longer numbers-matching, no longer authentic, no longer a single engineered piece. A kit car assembled from parts that were never designed to work together.
- Replacement body, not original
- Crate motor swap, no longer numbers-matching
- Mixed-origin assembly
- Long-term value uncertain
A re-engineering.
The original chassis. The original engine block. Numbers match. Everything else, every system the vehicle relies on, has been redesigned in-house and built only for Helderburg. What the original Land Rover engineers would have built if they had today's tools and time.
- Numbers-matching authenticity preserved
- Eight proprietary Helderburg systems
- Performance and comfort beyond modern luxury
- Built one at a time, never duplicated
A Helderburg, by the figures.
Each Helderburg meets the same standard. What varies is how a buyer enters the build. Some commissions are available now, some are approaching completion with personalization still open, and some begin from a private conversation.
$274K to $480K+
2 Weeks to 16 months
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