Vrboska, a Bespoke Helderburg Performance tuned D90 was a client commissioned build. It’s an Authentic British Built and British Heritage Certified Left Hand Drive Defender with matching numbers… with every possible upgrade available that increased performance and handling.
Vrboska is a small fishing harbour dating to the 15th century that’s surrounded by a pine forest, vineyards, and olive groves. The sandy beaches are a pristine gold at the water’s edge fading to a spectacular almost white at the edge of the olive groves. The water is a pure blue that matches the brilliant blue sky.
When the client shared images of his island home, decor, fishing boat and talked of his love of sand, water, wine, interest for Key West lifestyle and olives, the name Vrboska instantly came to mind to fit the purity of the design I was about to create.
This Bespoke Helderburg was crafted to represent The Sky, The Water, The Sand, Boating, Fishing, and Purity. While we kept the simplicity and purity of a Defender it was important that the client was able to take long road trips to visit his mother and satisfy his quest for spirited daily driving.
We utilized our performance modified turbo diesel engine and exhaust design and performance suspension to ensure the drive was comfortable, spirited, and fun on the road or the beach. We also subtly included power windows, central door locks, exterior courtesy, and side mirror puddle lighting, GPS tracking, mobile wi-fi hot spot, and a Marshall Bluetooth amplifier audio system since he is a Jimmy Buffet fan. The mahogany flooring is reclaimed wood from a Hacker-Craft handmade boat dating from the 1930s. Hacker-Craft is the oldest remaining wood boat manufacture still in existence. The hand-made CNC billet aluminum handles, trim pieces, mirror arms, petrol cap are all reminiscent of the controls on a superior wood boat crafted many years ago. The final touch was the sisal rope to match the nautical feel.
It took 3,168 hours to craft Vrboska a celebration of life on an island with water, sand, fishing, and purity in design and the finer things in life were built by master craftsman that had practiced their trade for a lifetime.
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 D90 Soft Top 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.
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior Detail
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior Detail
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior Detail
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior Detail
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior Detail
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior Detail
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior Detail
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior Detail
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Bespoke Interior Detail
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Bespoke Interior Detail
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Bespoke Interior Detail
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Bespoke Interior Detail
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Bespoke Interior Detail
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.
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 D90 Soft Top Bespoke Wood Floor
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Bespoke Wood Floor
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Bespoke Leather Interior
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top 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.
We have several wheel choices from 16" to 20". A 16" wheel looks a bit more rugged and a 20" wheel improves cornering but tires are more expensive. We will help you decide which wheel size is best for your lifestyle. Send this picture to a friend and ask them if they like these wheels.
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Bespoke Wood Floor
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior
What is the maintenance of a Helderburg? Oil and fuel filters change every 3500 miles. This can be done at any local quick lube shop...and do keep it washed so it looks great for others taking pictures for social media.
The suspension of a Bespoke Helderburg can be Lifted, Lowered or Kept Stock. it all depends on your needs and lifestyle. We can help you decide in the Bespoke Consultation. Would you like to visit us in Sharon Springs, NY or have a video call? Send this image to a friend and ask them if this ride height is good?
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 D90 Soft Top Exterior
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.
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 D90 Soft Top Exterior Detail
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.
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 term we hear most often to describe a Bespoke Helderburg is "It's a piece of art". We also hear "The pictures and videos don't do the Defenders justice, they are even better in person". So we encourage you to visit the Helderburg Farm in Sharon Springs, NY and see a Helderburg in person. Send this image to friend and say let's go see a Helderburg in Sharon Springs, NY.
The Helderburg Performance Tuned 300 TDi and TD5 is highly reliable, powerful, cost of ownership is lower than anything else and fuel efficiency is in the upper 20s therefore that is all we offer. We don't offer Corvette, Cummins or Electric motors and that is why a Helderburg increases in value and has a higher resale.
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior Drone Photo
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Mahagony Wood Floor
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Mahagony Wood Floor
Land Rover Defender D90v Bespoke Leather Interior
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Bespoke Leather Interior
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior Detail
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior Detail
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Interior Detail
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Interior Detail
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.
A Helderburg Bespoke Build D90 Soft Top 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 D90 Soft Top Exterior
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 D90 Soft Top Exterior
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.
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior
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 D90 Soft Top Exterior Detail
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior Detail
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior Detail
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior Detail
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior Detail
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior Detail
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior Detail
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior Detail
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Bespoke Interior Detail
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Bespoke Interior Detail
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Bespoke Interior Detail
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Bespoke Interior Detail
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Bespoke Interior Detail
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Interior: Bespoke Leather
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 D90 Soft Top Exterior Detail: Halogen Lights
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 D90 Soft Top Bespoke Wood Floor
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Bespoke Wood Floor
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Bespoke Leather Interior
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top 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.
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior
We have several wheel choices from 16" to 20". A 16" wheel looks a bit more rugged and a 20" wheel improves cornering but tires are more expensive. We will help you decide which wheel size is best for your lifestyle. Send this picture to a friend and ask them if they like these wheels.
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Bespoke Wood Floor
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior
What is the maintenance of a Helderburg? Oil and fuel filters change every 3500 miles. This can be done at any local quick lube shop...and do keep it washed so it looks great for others taking pictures for social media.
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior
The suspension of a Bespoke Helderburg can be Lifted, Lowered or Kept Stock. it all depends on your needs and lifestyle. We can help you decide in the Bespoke Consultation. Would you like to visit us in Sharon Springs, NY or have a video call? Send this image to a friend and ask them if this ride height is good?
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Interior
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 D90 Soft Top Exterior
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior
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 D90 Soft Top Exterior
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 D90 Soft Top Exterior Detail
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior
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 D90 Soft Top Exterior
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 D90 Soft Top Exterior
The term we hear most often to describe a Bespoke Helderburg is "It's a piece of art". We also hear "The pictures and videos don't do the Defenders justice, they are even better in person". So we encourage you to visit the Helderburg Farm in Sharon Springs, NY and see a Helderburg in person. Send this image to friend and say let's go see a Helderburg in Sharon Springs, NY.
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior
The Helderburg Performance Tuned 300 TDi and TD5 is highly reliable, powerful, cost of ownership is lower than anything else and fuel efficiency is in the upper 20s therefore that is all we offer. We don't offer Corvette, Cummins or Electric motors and that is why a Helderburg increases in value and has a higher resale.
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior Drone Photo
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Mahagony Wood Floor
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Mahagony Wood Floor
Land Rover Defender D90v Bespoke Leather Interior
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Bespoke Leather Interior
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior Detail
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Exterior Detail
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Interior Detail
Land Rover Defender D90 Soft Top Interior Detail
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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