Vermeer is a one-of-one Helderburg Defender 110 inspired by art, light and trust.
Greg has a deep appreciation for Johannes Vermeer, the Dutch master known for his extraordinary use of light. That became my inspiration for the entire build.
I didn’t want to simply create a white classic Land Rover Defender with a red interior. I wanted light to become part of the design.
The exterior is a bespoke Helderburg pearl metallic white that changes with its surroundings. In bright sunlight it’s crisp white. Beneath the trees it picks up blues and greens. As the sun goes down, the pearl becomes warmer and more pronounced.
Inside, I chose a deep red and black leather combination rather than the expected bright red.
Underneath it all is its original numbers-matching 300 TDI turbo diesel, extensively re-engineered by Helderburg for more usable torque, highway performance and everyday drivability while retaining the character of a classic Defender.
The Defender itself has an interesting history. I specifically selected this 110 because it was an unusual Land Rover from the beginning, with uncommon factory equipment, including power windows, and a special VIN configuration. The records suggest it may have originally been built for someone important, although I’m still researching exactly who.
Greg gave me the inspiration, but eventually he stopped choosing colors and simply told me:
“Paul, you decide.”
That’s really the story of Vermeer.
A one-of-one, numbers-matching classic Land Rover Defender 110, re-engineered by Helderburg and designed around the way Johannes Vermeer used light.
Greg gave me the idea.
Then he gave me his trust.
I designed everything else to be discovered.
- Model Defender 110
- Color White Pearl Metallic
- Status Not for Sale
- Drivetrain Performance Tuned 300tdi
- Audio Bespoke Audio System
- Braking Aegis Helderburg Braking
Every line above is the result of upgrades engineered in-house, found in no other custom or restomod Defender in the world.
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