Stage 2 Performance Tuned
Land Rover Defender D110 California Smog Compliant - Noire
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 Noire Story
Model: D110 5 Door
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: California Smog Compliant
Color: Noire Metallic
Transmission: 5 Speed Manual
Meet Noire, a masterfully custom built Helderburg 1997 D110 5-door wagon that represents the pinnacle of performance and refined luxury. Every detail of Noire has been meticulously crafted, beginning with its heart—a powerful Helderburg Stage 2 California Smog Compliant Performance Tuned Diesel engine. This exceptional Classic Land Rover Defender is California Smog Compliant, ready to conquer any challenge with ease.
Inside, Noire offers an oasis of bespoke luxury. The seats are adorned in hand-stitched Scottish leather, featuring a stunning diamond stitch pattern in contrasting hues of Sand and Black Sand, creating an inviting ambiance of sophisticated comfort. The ceiling is lined with an Italian Alcantara headliner in rich Buckskin, enhancing the interior's sumptuous feel. The cargo area floor is laid in custom crafted Mahogany wood flooring which matches the custom crafted wood steering wheel.
The driving dynamics are as impressive as its aesthetics, with a professionally tuned Fox and Eibach suspension lifted by 2.5 inches to navigate diverse terrains effortlessly. The ARB locking differentials are finely geared to accommodate the 35" tires, ensuring accuracy in the speedometer readings. The robust 5-speed manual transmission is tailored for rugged terrain, with the first four gears optimized for on and off-road prowess and a fifth overdrive gear designed to keep RPMs low while exceeding speed limits as the owner explores the vast landscapes across California.
For journeys long or short, Noire is equipped with a long-range fuel cell for extended driving without the need for frequent stops. An on-board air system facilitates quick adjustments to tire pressure when transitioning from paved roads to uncharted paths, ensuring readiness for any adventure.
Elevating Noire's interior luxury is a state-of-the-art High Fidelity audio system, designed to immerse passengers in crystal-clear sound. It features an 11" touchscreen for intuitive control, an 800-watt amplifier, and 8 finely tuned speakers, back up camera and satellite radio. The custom-enclosed dual subwoofer delivers deep, resonant bass, transforming every journey into a private concert.
Noire isn’t just another Classic Land Rover Defender; it’s a moving symphony of performance, luxury, and technology. With its compelling blend of robust capabilities and lavish amenities, Noire stands as a testament to the artistry and precision engineering that Helderburg is celebrated for, making it a truly extraordinary addition to any connoisseur's collection with added touch of being a California Smog Compliant Classic Land Rover Defender built for a lifetime of adventure.
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“Helderburg is the luxury benchmark for classic Land Rover Defenders.”
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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
Numbers match
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