This build was so special to me and I really got to know a very special person that I now consider a friend for life. Oai is one of a kind and a true gentleman that has a story of inspiration and determination.
I can’t count the times he had me teared up as we worked on the design together. Even now as I write this I’m feeling a little misty. The passion and how much this Defender meant to him was very moving and his appreciation to our entire team was very special.
Oai had us build this Defender as a lasting memory of his Mother Lan that was relentless to provide a better life for him, his brother and sister. She had a dream of leaving Vietnam and providing a life for her children many of us take for granted. Oai being the oldest was the first to receive a College education in the United States and now works in Internet Security for a high level company. Oai lost his Mom to Cancer but his love for her is something you feel through his text, emails and voice. It was such an honor to build this Defender for Oai and an experience I will never forget.
The level of perfection in a Bespoke Helderburg Restoration can be seen immediately down to the smallest details. Our builds are completely disassembled to bare metal and then built back up piece by piece. Our detailed process of restoration will ensure a Helderburg or Porsche will remain perfect for decades as you pass it onto the next generation. Our Concours D'elegance paint work has a 75 year perfection warranty and due to our body preparation and painting process the paint will always look wet, deep and resist corrosion.
A Helderburg Bespoke Build is a mix of Classic looks with Modern Advancements in Comfort and Performance. When it's a Bespoke Helderburg or Porsche, you will enjoy the positive attention a Classic Land Rover Defender or Classic Porsche receives without the nuisance of slowness, maintenance and uncomfortable ride that often comes with a classic vehicle.
A Helderburg Bespoke Build D110 takes over 3,100 man hours to build. Perfection takes time but we've never had a client say it was not worth the wait. Average timeline to completion is 21 months. Send this picture to friend and ask them to come with you to visit us in Sharon Springs, NY.
Every Bespoke Helderburg (custom built) started life as an Authentic British Left Hand Drive Defender. We don't work with right hand drive or non British Defenders from Spain, Turkey, South Africa or Japan. Only Authentic True British Defenders for The Helderburg Bespoke Program.
Bespoke (custom built) Helderburgs are ground up restorations with the only original parts being the frame, part of the body and engine block. We extensively rework the 300 TDI, suspension and body to provide a quiet comfortable ride that is perfect for highway and city driving. Send this picture to a friend and tell them you want to visit Helderburg so you can take a test drive.
Helderburg Paint is Brilliant and we're told is the best in the industry of custom built to order Defenders. You can choose any color you like and we're always happy to help you pick a Brilliant color that matches your lifestyle and taste. Send this picture to a friend and ask them what they think about this color.
You can choose to have the chequer plate on top of the fenders and below the doors or not, What do you prefer the rugged look or would you rather see the Brilliant Helderburg Paint? Send this image to a friend and ask them.
The Bespoke Helderburg Program is a turnkey process. You decide on the model D90 3 door, D110 4 Door or D130 Pickup and we take it from there. We have an inventory of Defenders ready for restoration. Deposit is 50% to reserve your build slot and secure your Defender and build time is approx 21 months.
Bumpers and Grilles...So many choices we have and you can even add a winch. Yes we even have different options of bash guards under the bumper. Which one will you choose? Send the picture to a friend and ask them for help.
The interior options are vast with over 400 Bespoke Design choices of materials to pick from. Do you prefer quilted or basket weave patterns? Send this image to a friend and get their opinion.
You're always also welcome to visit us in Sharon Springs, NY for an in-person design consultation to choose interior leather, tweeds and fabrics. Send this Defender to a friend and tell them it's time to visit Helderburg.
We're often asked who can service a Defender? Answer: Most independent European repair shops that service Mercedes Benz, BMW and Volvo also work on Defenders. Also shops that service Ford, Dodge and Chevy diesels will service a Defender. However the Fuel Injected Turbo Diesel 300 TDi is highly reliable and most last much longer than 500,000 miles.
Yes they look classic since we are purist but you get all the modern conveniences of Apple CarPlay, Back Up Camera, Handsfree Calling, Navigation, Heated Seating and can add Power Windows and Central Door Locks. Send this picture to a friend and tell them it's time to own a Helderburg.
The 300 TDi is very fuel efficient and average in the upper 20s' per gallon. They are probably the most practical vehicle available. Not only is there no tune ups due to the Diesel motor but they are highly desirable and increasing in value by an average of 20% annually. No other vehicle does that.
Driving a Defender is much like driving a Mercedes G Wagon or a Jeep except the Defender feels more stable. Send this image to a friend and tell them you want to visit the Helderburg Farm to see a Defender in person.
The lighting on a Bespoke Helderburg (custom built Helderburg) is modern LED technology that will light the darkest roads and the light beam pattern is wide to see animals or pedestrians on the shoulder...without blinding on-coming traffic.
The Bespoke Leather Interior is all hand stitched and the seats are completely designed by hand from the seat frame up. We design the seating for our tall and not so tall clients so they are comfortable for long drives. Send this image to someone that would love this interior...tell them the seats are also heated.
The glass of a Bespoke Helderburg is thicker custom glass that reduces road noise and increases cabin comfort. You can also choose from factory light tint to factory dark tint. Power windows, central door locks and a heated windshield are all available options.
Automatic transmissions are available but a manual 5 speed will increase the value and is a lot of fun to drive. The manual transmission has a special clutch that is easy to drive and ideal in city driving.
You can have any color you like...we can color match any color from your home, other vehicles of any make, bicycles, boats or outfits. It's Bespoke (custom) so let's make it true to you. Send this picture to a friend and ask them if they like this color.
It looks like you're interested in commissioning a Helderburg Build like this one?
If you'd like to learn more, call us at 518-788-4724 or select the proper link below.
Land Rover Defender D110 Exterior: Light Alloy 18" Wheels
A Helderburg Bespoke Build D110 takes over 3,100 man hours to build. Perfection takes time but we've never had a client say it was not worth the wait. Average timeline to completion is 21 months. Send this picture to friend and ask them to come with you to visit us in Sharon Springs, NY.
Land Rover Defender D110 Exterior: Front Runner Roof Rack
Every Bespoke Helderburg (custom built) started life as an Authentic British Left Hand Drive Defender. We don't work with right hand drive or non British Defenders from Spain, Turkey, South Africa or Japan. Only Authentic True British Defenders for The Helderburg Bespoke Program.
Land Rover Defender D110 Exterior: Helderburg Stainless Steel Exhaust
Bespoke (custom built) Helderburgs are ground up restorations with the only original parts being the frame, part of the body and engine block. We extensively rework the 300 TDI, suspension and body to provide a quiet comfortable ride that is perfect for highway and city driving. Send this picture to a friend and tell them you want to visit Helderburg so you can take a test drive.
Helderburg Paint is Brilliant and we're told is the best in the industry of custom built to order Defenders. You can choose any color you like and we're always happy to help you pick a Brilliant color that matches your lifestyle and taste. Send this picture to a friend and ask them what they think about this color.
Land Rover Defender D110 Exterior: Custom Mix Havana Grey Pearl Metallic Paint
You can choose to have the chequer plate on top of the fenders and below the doors or not, What do you prefer the rugged look or would you rather see the Brilliant Helderburg Paint? Send this image to a friend and ask them.
Land Rover Defender D110 Exterior
The Bespoke Helderburg Program is a turnkey process. You decide on the model D90 3 door, D110 4 Door or D130 Pickup and we take it from there. We have an inventory of Defenders ready for restoration. Deposit is 50% to reserve your build slot and secure your Defender and build time is approx 21 months.
Land Rover Defender D110 Exterior: LED Hi-Bright Lighting Package
Bumpers and Grilles...So many choices we have and you can even add a winch. Yes we even have different options of bash guards under the bumper. Which one will you choose? Send the picture to a friend and ask them for help.
Land Rover Defender D110 Interior: Bison and Cow Hide Interior with Mullinar Diamond Stitch
The interior options are vast with over 400 Bespoke Design choices of materials to pick from. Do you prefer quilted or basket weave patterns? Send this image to a friend and get their opinion.
Land Rover Defender D110 Interior: Sport Bucket Heated Seat Package
You're always also welcome to visit us in Sharon Springs, NY for an in-person design consultation to choose interior leather, tweeds and fabrics. Send this Defender to a friend and tell them it's time to visit Helderburg.
Land Rover Defender D110 Interior
We're often asked who can service a Defender? Answer: Most independent European repair shops that service Mercedes Benz, BMW and Volvo also work on Defenders. Also shops that service Ford, Dodge and Chevy diesels will service a Defender. However the Fuel Injected Turbo Diesel 300 TDi is highly reliable and most last much longer than 500,000 miles.
Land Rover Defender D110 Interior: 7" Alpine Apple Carplay/Android Auto with Backup Camera
Yes they look classic since we are purist but you get all the modern conveniences of Apple CarPlay, Back Up Camera, Handsfree Calling, Navigation, Heated Seating and can add Power Windows and Central Door Locks. Send this picture to a friend and tell them it's time to own a Helderburg.
Land Rover Defender D110 Interior: Aluminum Trim Package
The 300 TDi is very fuel efficient and average in the upper 20s' per gallon. They are probably the most practical vehicle available. Not only is there no tune ups due to the Diesel motor but they are highly desirable and increasing in value by an average of 20% annually. No other vehicle does that.
Land Rover Defender D110 Interior: Helderburg Details and Leather Dash
Driving a Defender is much like driving a Mercedes G Wagon or a Jeep except the Defender feels more stable. Send this image to a friend and tell them you want to visit the Helderburg Farm to see a Defender in person.
Land Rover Defender D110 Interior: Helderburg Exclusive Cooling and Heating System
The lighting on a Bespoke Helderburg (custom built Helderburg) is modern LED technology that will light the darkest roads and the light beam pattern is wide to see animals or pedestrians on the shoulder...without blinding on-coming traffic.
Land Rover Defender D110 Interior: Seating for 9
The Bespoke Leather Interior is all hand stitched and the seats are completely designed by hand from the seat frame up. We design the seating for our tall and not so tall clients so they are comfortable for long drives. Send this image to someone that would love this interior...tell them the seats are also heated.
The glass of a Bespoke Helderburg is thicker custom glass that reduces road noise and increases cabin comfort. You can also choose from factory light tint to factory dark tint. Power windows, central door locks and a heated windshield are all available options.
Land Rover Defender D110 Interior: Full Leather Interior Seating, Upper and Lower Dash, Doors
Automatic transmissions are available but a manual 5 speed will increase the value and is a lot of fun to drive. The manual transmission has a special clutch that is easy to drive and ideal in city driving.
Land Rover Defender D110 Exterior
You can have any color you like...we can color match any color from your home, other vehicles of any make, bicycles, boats or outfits. It's Bespoke (custom) so let's make it true to you. Send this picture to a friend and ask them if they like this color.
It looks like you're interested in commissioning a Helderburg Build like this one?
If you'd like to learn more, call us at 518-788-4724 or select the proper link below.
Unbraked trailer 1635 lbs. Trailer with over-run brakes 7716 lbs.
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