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"Spectre" Build Bio

Written by Rovalution | Fri, Jun 28, '24

Story: Growing up on the east coast our client always dreamed of owning this exact truck from his home town. Dreams became ownership and the Defender made the move out West. Our client came to Rovalution with the concept/vision of creating a James Bond Spectre Replica. 

The Truck:  2001 Defender 110 Double Cab Pickup. 67,000kms low mileage TD5.

Engine/Drivetrain: Original TD5 tuned at Rovalution - Period correct 4 speed automatic transmission swap for daily driving convenience

Paint/Body: The Spectre Defender is refinished in its original colour.  The deep hue of the Epsom green paint adds a unique touch to this build.  The truck’s original arches are fitted with wide flares and it is sporting a Puma hood.

Suspension: Over 4” of lift and incredibly long travel suspension from Corsetti Engineering 

Wheels/Tires: 37x12.5 Maxxis Trepador tires fitted to Weller Mach 5 “Spectre Style” wheels.

Accessories:

-Safety Devices roof rack + cage 

-Land Rover Snorkel modified to be functional, unlike the movie trucks

-Factory Land Rover A-bar

-Warn Winch

-Decorative rope across the hood to match the movie trucks 

-Custom 1/1 Land Rover plate

-Led headlights and taillights 

-Replica movie LED lights on the roof rack

Interior: Stepping inside the Spectre Defender first thing you notice are the original seats upholstered in a custom registered family Tartan. Fitted with a modified 2002+ dashboard and centre console and a new headliner the interior maintains a period correct factory feeling.