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MIDAS III

Land Rover Defender D110

$306,200
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Custom Land Rover Defender in matte black finish with copper accents

This bespoke Land Rover Defender showcases a striking matte black exterior with unique copper detailing, perfect for luxury adventure.

Custom Land Rover Defender in matte black with bronze wheels

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This custom Land Rover Defender showcases a sleek matte exterior with unique design elements, perfect for adventure enthusiasts.

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Custom Land Rover Defender interior with premium black leather seats and orange stitching

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Standard Equipment

GM LT1 Engine - 6.2L V8, 460 HP
GM 6-Speed Auto Transmission
Ford 9-inch Axles
Atlas Transfer Case (2WD/4WD)
Wilwood Performance Brake Kit
RedHead Power Steering
Vintage Air A/C System
Extreme Sound Deadening
11" Alpine Multimedia w/ Carplay
Electronic Emergency Brake
BFGoodrich K03 Tires

Features

Italian Nappa Leather
Woven Leather Package
Billet Interior Kit
Billet Exterior Kit
Dakota Digital Gauges
Stainless Steel Front Bumper
Stainless Steel Rear Bumper
2” Lifted Fox Suspension Kit
18” Wheels
German Square Weave Carpeting
Wireless Phone Charger
Premium Sound System
Pinstripe
Warn Winch

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Project Story

Born from a
Collector's Vision

Introducing Midas III, a Land Rover Defender D110 Hard Top that seamlessly blends power, luxury, and bold design. Its sleek Matte Black finish, perfected with Standox premium quality, creates a striking presence. Inside, the black leather seats, crafted from fine Italian leather and accented with elegant handmade stitching, deliver both style and comfort. Beneath the hood, the GM LS3 430 Hp Corvette Engine provides thrilling performance, paired with a Wilwood big brake kit for enhanced control and precision braking. The interior is equipped with modern features like an Alpine 9-inch touch screen with Apple CarPlay and wireless charging, ensuring you stay connected with ease and sophistication.

Body Type
Hard D110
Finish
Mercedes Magno Nachtschwarz
Custom Land Rover Defender in matte black finish with copper accents

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