Land Rover Defender 110 Project is FINALLY FINISHED!

[@andrewsteedman3960]

The bed looks so good with the varnished wood, and the gloss black accents suit it so much. The interior also looks like a really nice place to be

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! I think it looks great

[@richardwallace2458]

Thought the same about the wooden bed! Lovely stuff.

[@andrewfitzmaurice7843]

I really love the timber bed as well. It reminds me of the one you can buy for the Range Rover.

[@bonniedrasco8166]

So good that if you met a lady if the night on a dark country Lane you’d have to lay a sheet down first

[@JoelStephen18]

Nicely done! Got a 90 myself (my 2nd) absolutely love the things what’s so special about them is as you said the customisation where everyone’s unique to the owner whether it’s a super smart tidy one like yours now or an old beaten up worker which honestly when I see one on the road whichever category they all put the same smile on my face. A truly in its own class vehicle.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha thats right. Dont forget the 'Defender Wave' when you see another one coming towards you

[@ianhamer4494]

@@HighPeakAutos Always, it is the law lol

[@jb50-w3k]

The restoration is worthy of a mini-series! Looks great.

[@conkareno]

Wouldn't call changing the wheels and adding a bit of chequer plate a restoration.

[@jb50-w3k]

@@conkareno it was far more than that. What would you call it?

[@brunel2890]

In a pickup? With a break in the rails halfway along? Great to show. Impractical (that’s being polite) to use

[@MattCowlinn]

@@conkarenoyou’re so thick lol

[@conkareno]

@MattCowlinn coming from someone that probably has no idea how tighten a bolt 🤣🤣

[@thecoachhousecarpenteredwa9637]

I've entered this as I absolutely love these vehicles... but it's also my way to support the channel! Good luck to everyone who's entered. Thanks for taking time to put up the content!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! Good luck

[@Bootneck-RMC]

I never thought I would ever say this about an old Defender (especially a Pickup), but she is stunning. 👍😀

[@alastairsayers195]

Beast! Been watching for months now Matt, as your channel has grown and grown, but never commented before. Your quips, anecdotes, etc, etc, never fail to put a smile on my face! Comments like "Lake Como" and the cobbles reference in this one for instance! Keep doing what you're doing; you do it extremely well! Oh, and get that muddy spare off that beautiful varnished bed! Brilliant overlay music during the b4 and after comparison on this one BTW - so apt! All the best mate.

[@TheChrysler56]

Oh wow! That’s Blummin gorgeous. Didn’t look too bad before but now it’s just a bad boy drop dead handsome truck. A truly amazing transition to the cool side of ice cool. Well done them Fella’s.

[@lewishancox9956]

Love that you did the chequer plating in the rear you won’t regret that decision, not many single cab 110 pickups about , so that’s gonna be difficult for you to puts value on

[@HighPeakAutos]

It is. I have no idea what its worth

[@lewishancox9956]

@@HighPeakAutos problem is with like any die hard car enthusiasts, they will tell you it’s worth 100k , however it’s definitely worth more for the fact it’s completely straight and it’s rare

[@davidashley4386]

@@lewishancox9956 depends who you talk to, I hate the things and wouldn’t give 50p for it😂🤣

[@lewishancox9956]

@@davidashley4386 each to there own

[@MugatuJag]

It is absolutely stunning and the bed is such a nice touch, that guy did such amazing work with the logo and the varnishing absolutely stunning, keep that for the rest of your life please

[@Cooperracer05]

Nice! Although the spacing in the bonnet lettering makes me wince....

[@HighPeakAutos]

Its difficult to get right isnt it. Thats why I paid LR £200 to fit mine on my RR. I didnt want my eye to be drawn to it every time I walked towards it

[@Cooperracer05]

@@HighPeakAutos yeh it needs a gap between Land and Rover. Load bed looks amazing. What seats are those? They looks smart. Wondering if I can pop them in my 110 TD5?

[@dailyhunter3683]

"Premature cancellation." What a way to start the weekend, eh💃. Cheers for that, Matt😜👍💯.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha have a good one

[@loosabway3400]

It never normally happens - this is the first time ever, honestly.....

[@johnbrown3951]

What a really good transformation and all the mods are tasteful and set the car off perfectly. Who needs a new Defender when the original looks like that.

[@henryhol8538]

I love these Defenders! Our family had a County 110 when we lived abroad and it was awesome. On the awful inter city roads you just hit a certain speed and the car floats with the long travel suspension dancing beneath. (The least said about the bushes wear the better). This is the reason I was quite taken by UJO, the 'Luxury' Landrover I saw (and filmed) at the London Classic Car Show, also shown on Love Cars with Ben Collins. Owning a Defender is like playing with Lego; there is so much you can do to adapt them, all you need is an LRO magazine.

[@waynnegrant5938]

Bloody hell Matt you don’t do things by half . cracking job

[@HighPeakAutos]

If a job is worth doing.. :)

[@paullees7111]

I'd probably have painted tailgate body colour (just personal choice)

[@AB-mn8fe]

That looks great. It’s an enthusiasts vehicle and that’s something I like about these modified and restored defenders

[@Alexander_l322]

I’m glad you went with the checker plate that I also suggested I think. The whole thing looks smashing and you’ve really turned it around from the drab run down thing it once was.

[@jamesh2515]

Well done Mat.. very nice.. I’m sure you are proud..something to keep “Forever” !

[@steveh5005]

Retro look with Marina blue, white roof and steel wheels. Nice conversation though. Popular under stated modern look. Naff checker plate, seats but great wooden decking.Strong investment.

[@peteg8920]

Nice job . Impressive ! Good to see your channel developing . Actuallt enjoy your car channel most of all.

[@CookedLight]

The rear deck is a cool piece of craftsmanship, the gloss black panels all suit the style really well

[@453421abcdefg12345]

Very nice, a complete transformation, the only bad choice was the pick up floor! That will look really bad the fist time you slide anything in it, quite apart from the water problem, but that can easily be taken out and put on the fire! Chris B.

[@rjbfreelander2]

How the hell did I miss this one. This is going to be great. I took a look at this Defender when I visited your dealers to test drive a Freelander 2. Stunning Defender.

[@oliverpalmer3037]

Had a quick look around this in the showroom today while collecting an X-Trail from your colleague. The Defender looked stunning 👍

[@daviddenley3512]

Mat...add an Acoustic Mat to the interior, the difference is quiet astonishing! "Wright Off Road Kit" from "Exmoor Trim" It's a Moulded Mat system that takes a bit if fitting as it's all in one piece and is heavy so just be warned! It is quiet brilliant!

[@timthepilot]

Now you need to ship it over to Australia and you can use this amazing vehicle to it's full potential! I thoroughly enjoy your channel mate keep up the great work!

[@philipjones456]

Premature cancellation,l nearly fell off my sofa, love it. Proof you CAN polish a turd ! Like to see you do something similar with an old fiesta or little can. Again thanks Matt for making my day 💪 more strength to you mate

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha thank you!

[@ronbladon7833]

Thats now worth more than a RR Autobio of the same age and mileage.... although it cost less than 30% of the RR cost when new. Great job

[@ravsingh1576]

That looks really nice. These old classic models look so much more elegant then the new generic models when there given the right attention and care. Great video and great job mate 👍🏽

[@SuperRocky74]

I can't explain why I love these cars but god I want one and yours made me fall in love with them again

[@ammo1g]

Very nice that pal hope you have a kill switch on it, or some fuel pump relay inline switch, and some more security goodies, had so many of these stolen around Sheffield atm, keep up the good work pal.

[@MugatuJag]

Hey Matt I’ve been following you since like less than 20,000 subscribers, congratulations on your success you deserve it. My partner and I watch your videos for the great content, seeing the types of cars that we don’t get here in the states, but also the beautiful scenery. I know you’re a busy guy but it would be awesome if you could incorporate drone video into your uploads, wherever you are in the UK it’s just stunning and I think it would add such a great touch and increase your viewership. Every time I watch your videos it makes me wanna visit the English countryside lol especially on the rare occasion when the sun is out😅

[@MrSunnyBhoy]

Beautiful car! Unreal transformation. Stunning mate

[@Lot76CARS]

Matt, it looks great, well done. The body shop industry is eternally grateful. Only the black tailgate isn’t my personal cup of tea...

[@andybliss6538]

Matt, I know that you know you’re never going to see that money back, but what a fantastic transformation. Hats off to you. BTW, picking up my second L322 tomorrow after getting caught with my pants down on the first. Fingers crossed.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Very good! Which model are you going for?

[@andybliss6538]

@@HighPeakAutos 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE. (2011) Last one was a 3.6 TDV8 which I think had been used to tow a boat and backed into sea water quite a lot as when it came to replacing anything on the back everything was seized solid. Been under this one with a torch before I bought it so hoping all good.Fingers well crossed……….

[@HighPeakAutos]

@@andybliss6538 the 4.4 is much better anyway. Good luck

[@Nick-bp7jf]

Now you need to spend the same again on anti-theft devices. It will be stolen in the time it takes to nip in the shop for a mars bar. Very nice conversion.

[@IO-zg8md]

Good point - easy to replace = easy to nick unfortunately. I've seen a 90 with bonnet and doors stolen (plus god knows what else) and sadly, believed nicked for scrap metal.

[@bonniedrasco8166]

Yep! Ghost 👻 Alarm 🚨 decent steering wheel lock 🔒 and a tracker! Sadly dirty little thieves are as attracted to these as they are Ford Transit Vans, spare wheels and and Catalytic converters

[@simonevans343]

I love your truck. Thank you for sharing it with the rest of us. Mine is quiet, leakproof and non oily but I promise it is a Defender

[@HighPeakAutos]

You've got a rare one then!

[@Czechbound]

Looks great : a tasteful update and looks very current. Not a fan of the seats - to me they look as out of place as the originals would in a performance car. But it's not mine, so what do I know ! The two tone paint, chequer plate, and gloss black were great ideas

[@richardstarkess7595]

Mmm takes me back to the 1st vehicle I owned. A series 2A, 2.25 petrol. Land Rover. 10 mpg (47p a gallon for two star) Land. Held 22 gallons of fuel in two tanks under the front seats, I had to take the seat out to get at the filler cap. Sadly I had to sell it when I went to collage. My friends could go faster in their Minis and Austin 1100'ds but I could go anywhere Happy Days 🙂

[@Faith_Fitness99]

Looks amazing pal, no doubt the value of it has increased!

[@alchapman1052]

That's a great job by the team who did it,a unique one off. Enjoy it

[@joem8213]

Never been a fan of the defender, but i must say you have done a fantastic job! The wood finish in the back is great, really sets it off nicely

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thank you very much!

[@steve323f]

The workmanship and effort that has went in is nothing short of amazing. I just find it peculiar that and off road work horse is now so nice that you'd never want to take it off road, store anything in the back or get the interior dirty either. To me it's like getting an Aston Martin and switching the engine and interior with a Fiat Multipla. I'm not trying to mean or nasty buddy as I know there is a niche for everything and everyone. I just don't get it. 👍

[@marktaylor8944]

Must be one of the best in the country now! What a transformation, worth every penny.

[@daviddenley3512]

Checkout "Twisted Performance" in Thirsk, North Yorkshire.

[@md-detailing]

Looks mental! One of the best LR Defenders that were restored ever,love the bed :D

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@stephenalgarve9394]

Absolutely sensational transformation Mat, could not have pictured the resulting jeep from the first video ......... Well done you 👍👍

[@jameslloydcole8783]

When you say “oh no cobbles” Imagine how I felt driving one through the Icelandic highlands where the roads are just rubble. My spine never forgot. 😂

[@HighPeakAutos]

Hahaha I dont envy that

[@richardallsop5039]

Hello 'Matt', yes it really does look very good, love the 'Land Rover' on the wooden floor on the open back. Regards, RichardA.

[@JRattheranch]

It's a work horse... I did something similar 40 years ago taking and old 2.5 petrol and fitting a 240Hp Tuned V8 and new everything... Magic machine! Looked stock but I could leave a traffic light on just the rear wheels, much to boy racers astonishment! 🤣🤣

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha yes I bet!

[@peterowen4456]

Premature cancellation - I wish! Fantastic job. One thing I always do when watching your vids is guess where they are filmed. I'm going for Disley and surrounding area this time.

[@brianjohnstone7706]

Love the result 👏 Keeping that one will be better than money in the bank. 👍This is my second favourite channel.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! Whats your first?

[@brianjohnstone7706]

Matt's off road recovery..... randomly. 🤣👍

[@keithdavidson4723]

What a fabulous job Matt….take a bow!

[@Macca5]

That’s the way to do it 👍🏼 superb transformation 😁 . Don’t forget to mention the merchandise available !

[@chitown1098]

Love it. The color with the gloss black is amazing. Incredible.

[@JavierCR25]

I love it. Such a clean build, nothing is over the top it just looks great!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks

[@petedavis4097]

Great work, well done to all the artisans involved

[@colinmeechan587]

Well done - the pick ups look top notch

[@ryanlilley1550]

Great job it's turned out fantastic it's completely transformed it

[@doncarr9435]

It’s a Defender, it still looks like a million dollars. Probably the best looking utility vehicle in the world today.

[@mrstoives2444]

Some purists may not approve, but I’m with you, it looks great and still with all the character, including the windows misting up and the rattles. 👍

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

The British fascination with the Defender is sorta cute. As a foreigner we simply don't get it but fun to watch this obsession.

[@MugatuJag]

As a foreigner living in California I totally get it, and of course since there are less of them on the road here they are ridiculously expensive. Living in Southern California I see a good amount, well a certain yellow one and then also a Ford GT as I actually live in San Diego and I’ve seen Doug DeMuro a few times driving lol

[@leftlifegolfsaga9105]

I am British, though I live in the south of France, and the obsession extends to the continent - everyone loves defenders!

[@hughmarcus1]

The quality of the paintwork is obvious. Good Defenders have gone crazy in value this year.

[@GG-ml3vr]

Yeah,since owning a series 2 90 in the early 1990s i keep an eye on prices in the hope i can pick up a cheapy as a project.Looks like that ship has sailed.Most of the prices are quite frankly laughable now🤷‍♂️🙂👍

[@paulholland3869]

Looks fantastic, I’d happily have that on my drive and probably use it more than I intended to? I think you’ve just inspired me to get my old faded Discovery ones done in gloss black? I love old Defenders and thankfully all the old ones I’ve had in the past I’ve usually been driving and very rarely the passenger as I always find I smack my right knee on the bottom of the dash when I get in even though I know it’s coming and I try to avoid it!

[@peterlemonjello1626]

The gloss black fender flares look awesome 👏

[@sainta2667]

Brilliant work Matt , love it

[@daviddenley3512]

The single best thing you changed on the 110 was the rear Galvanised Chassis Criss Member ✔️✔️✔️ Most tend to simply replace with another steel one that very quickly rusts again but Galvanised won't rust period. As 110's go, I prefer the 300tdi with the more traditional dash as it gives much more leg room but your 110 certainly looks good.

[@frankr111th]

Looks amazing, great job 👍🏾. We love our trucks in the USA 😎

[@byebyebadman2313]

Apart from the wooden panel (which looks like it's painted in Coleen Rooney orange) it looks good👍

[@sandersson2813]

That looks tremendous. I've always wanted to renovate a Defender. Top job.

[@CaptChaos1964]

You just need to make sure it either doesn’t get stolen or dismantled by some toe rags now, very good job, I’d add a canvas hood.

[@siyabongablack9344]

Wow I'm blown away it's a stunning pickup truck ❤️ well done mate 🤙🏾

[@philryan7254]

Good morning, its a fantastic transformation, it looks very cool. Imagine the cost was quite high at the end of the day but well done you're just have to be careful now it doesn't get nicked as you know it's the most stolen vehicle in England cheers Phil

[@smarte.r.1450]

Love it. Very happy for you Matt

[@countryhouse4717]

That looks absolutely incredible nothing to extreme or obnoxious, much better than it was before well done👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! I didnt want to go too far but I think it looks nice and tasteful

[@Ray62_145]

What an amazing transformation, I really like it, the wood floor in the back looks really good, a job exceptionally well done

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Ray62_145]

@@HighPeakAutosYou're more than welcome

[@matthewpotter8491]

Looks awesome. Great colour combo. Love these old defenders! Money well spent!

[@Patient_Lion_BS]

Holy crap you have a proper skill for this. Could turn it into a series where you buy and restore/modify project cars!

[@sheriffbufordtjustice5492]

Wow 🤩 I certainly wasn’t expecting that. Looks amazing top job.

[@RMILLSMMA]

That is a genuinely fantastic job. Well done guys.

[@calibreman]

Wow, what an amazing transformation Matt, well done.

[@letmeoffthisplanet6208]

Nice looking motor,all you need now is a hard top and ten additional security systems to stop anyone nicking it.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Very true

[@grayfool]

Very nice. I might be tempted to leave it looking a bit beaten up though. Dunno, the "well used" look appeals to me. Just add wheels and tyres to pump it up a bit. You've got a nice balance of mods without too much tart. Like it.

[@ryanmead3939]

Wow and again wow congratulations Matt 👍🏻😎

[@accesszero4803]

U dont want it to drive like a range rover ,its so bad thats the charm of the vehicle,will never be replicated again

[@patrickjohnson9329]

That was a labour of love. Well done.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@amjbzx7]

Nicely done. Perfect for Wilmslow!

[@gerryattrickbiker]

Absolutely fabulous !! Looks a million dollars, but then it probably cost you a million dollars to do ! But no doubt you'll get a million and one dollars when you sell it.

[@georgimihalkov4781]

I can't say that I personally like Defenders, but the end result is very impressive, absolutely cracking job! Now you just have to figure out how to put the 5.0 V8 in it.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha yes that wouldve been nice

[@therochdalechippie]

“WOW” that look amazing. I doff my cap of to your sir. It looks amazing.

[@chrisbolton5461]

What a classy job. That looks so cool.

[@VishalGupta-od5mf]

A fantastic job of the transformation Matt. I'm not sure about the lovely wood decking, I feel that should be on a Range Rover. I'd try and keep the car practical as possible. Well done!

[@dennisrobinson7587]

What a transformation,looks fantastic.

[@MegaSkypes]

Mate that’s freaking awesome well done now I need to do this to my tired looking Defender 110 Td5 😎😎 And sadly I’ve just got major engine problems with my 1976 Swb series 3 something I have to fix!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks 👍

[@fasthracing]

Stunning looking thing! Seats look like the ones from an Alpine A110!

[@davidbrooks187]

Incredible motor - great job Matt ! Doing justice to the Legend that is Land Rover 🇬🇧#DifferentClass

[@acorndogs904]

She scrubbed up well Good job

[@tigerroz123]

Looks lush 😍 well done Matt 👍

[@peterwhitehead2453]

Looks bloody awesome & tasteful...well done👏

[@coldstne1]

A proper makeover 🔥🔥! That wooden bed is sweet!

[@ianhamer4494]

Fully approve with what you have done here, the transformation is outstanding, just shows what can be achieved with imagination and a few pounds or so. Under that old dress was a catwalk model waiting to come out. Brilliant Matt!!!! No RR, I hope not, it would not be a Defender than, you have to love them to see the beauty in them, otherwise you just see a tin box with issues lol.