After watching this video I caught a glimpse of myself in the glare of the monitor and noticed I was smiling ear-to-ear. This is what The Defender does to the human psyche....puts a smile on your face without you even realizing it.!

I'm sure most of the negative responses comes from people who don't own a Land Rover. I love my D90. It's like loving a women. You take her with her flaws and good points. It's a beautiful experience driving my D90 around New York City or/and Upstate, NY mountains. I love My Land Rover Defender.

All the people saying it's not as good as a Jeep etc. It's not about that. It's about celebrating cars that get under your skin. Nobody is saying one is better than the other.

I love companies like this. Bringing the old into the new. I hope more companies emerge like Twisted. I can understand how people may be wary about an LS3 dropped in a Defender...but that's the point, it fits the company name, it's a twisted idea. And I like that experimental "Let's try this with this and see how it runs", it keeps things lively in the car world. If I'm ever fortunate enough to find myself in possession of a Defender, I could see myself being a Twisted customer. Awesome vehicle, awesome video!

"You could park it anywhere and it will not insult anyone." _Parks next to Greenpeace gathering_

These guys are to Land Rovers, is like Singer is to Porsches.

Some incredible love for the Defender on here and some very valid points about other marques and models. To me Defender is one of a kind in the UK. We owned one of the first G Wagons in the UK in 1982, we have owned and used almost every 4x4 model of Toyota, Nissan, Jeep, Daihatsu, Suzuki, Isuzu, Land Rover, Mahindra, Tata, Mercedes, I do feel fairly well placed to make the comments I have made. Personally I love them all, huge love for the Land Cruiser, Hi-Lux, Wrangler & the 80's Japanese 4x4's. Things went a little rounded and complex in the late 90's and we lost many of the models that the farming community relied on, Trooper, Fourtrak etc, the double cab pickups took over and in reality in the UK the only vehicle that could still be hosed out, had beam axles, coil springs, ladder chassis was the Defender. This is video is not a comparison nor a criticism, this is a video we were invited to take part in by the Drive network. It is a focus on the models we build here at Twisted. Defender as a product is totally unique, there are associations from the past with Jeep, similarities to all vehicle with 4 wheel drive, but the fact of the matter is Defender is still hand built, using the principles of the 1970's range rover, it has no air bags, it has no crumple zones, its way out of date but never has it had so much love. For those reasons it is unique. For me I am sad to see it go, though progress means it has to. I make it my mission though to keep our little part of it very much alive. Twisted has evolved over the last 15 years, it will continue to do so, there is no magic here, no reinventing the wheel just a huge amount of passion and solid sensible engineering for a vehicle that will continue for many years. We don't try to make Defender something it is not, we simply make it 'better' though of course this is only applicable to our customers, our vehicles don't suit everyone, but thats what makes it special. Personally I love the Facetwat comment and the shirt under the jumper one. All the rest are great to see as they go to show there is still great passion for automobiles, long may this continue. CRF

I can't be the only person who thinks that sound and that speed at 3:04 just belongs in this car. I need to make a hell of a lot more money and send these guys my grandad's 87 110.

This is great. Glad not many are upset at the engine change. I remember a few years ago a guy put a Caddy 500 in one. Very tastefully done, but oh the flack he received. I am a Jeep fan but there are a lot of these old box vehicles that with some care make them so much better. International Harvester is one that is neglected except buy off roaders that fairly well trash them. FWD led the way in pushing 4x4s to the market and yet few remember who they are.

Beautiful design, smooth drive and classic. What Twisted do is unique and rather brilliant, all these negative posts need to take a trip to their workshop to see what really happens and how Twisted vehicle's are really just superb!

Always wanted to know more about this brand, excellent video!

Ls3 defender.....love it and still room for a supercharger in the future.

Excellent, now this is the defender excellent job Fawcett.

There are many who think this Legend of western civilisation and English engineering should be manufactured forever. My wife and I love defender and have enjoyed the 110 for years. This year to show our support we bought two 110s and are very happy with them. The rumour here is that the factory in Brazil will continue to make them for military and police contracts but this is just a rumour. I bought my Son his first land rover a few years back, he wanted a discovery and that was fine but Im keeping this defender as nice as I can so I can teach my Grandson to drive in about 15 years.

Definitely would be my dream 4x4,the wagon 110 with a full twisted upgrade!!!

Great video. Honestly, it makes me sad to hear that it will end production this year. I agree, as it should never.

Man the Defender is epic, *I'm lucky enough to have owned one (my second vehicle nonetheless), and if you don't understand all the hype when you see one in action, you DEFINITELY WILL IF YOU DRIVE ONE*. Something about them, even besides their bulletproof reliability, is SPECIAL, and you can feel it in your bones when it moves.

I have always loved the look of the defender

LS3 looks really out of place there, but man does it sound good. It's probably worth it for the reliability, too.

These twisted cars are awesome

Love the Defender lol and you can love it even more with a GM under the bonnet.

Spotted the the air vents from a 2006 fiesta ST and the seats from a mk2 focus RS

I'm in love with the Twisted80. Wonder if they ship to US. (and make a left drive version)

Bloody brilliant video... Such an iconic British vehicle that makes one proud to call our own. The name and vehicle should never be retired and I hope that is not the case when this is brought to the board room

This is so bloody nice

I learned how to drive on an '86 110 County V8, I'll always love Defenders...

This was extra cool to watch as twisted are located 100ft from my house.

If anyone is into this sort of improvement rebuild you should check out Icon from the USA, it's another level of insane detail - even done a 110 as well.

~ There's something really special about these big'ol rugged steel offroaders, like the *Land Rover DEFENDER*, and the *Ford BRONCO* (-Not a JEEP though lol, sorry.-). *Something about daily driving a tank with a SIMPLE, yet BULLETPROOF design really gets under your skin! You KNOW it'll be there if you need them, and their feedback and quirks, and loud noise all give them a CHARACTER that you fall absolutely in love with. (I miss my Defender and Bronco JUST like I miss an awesome loyal dog ;D.)*

Wish I could afford one of the twisted t60 or t80 but I guess I will just have to dream of one.

Love these cars twisted are the best

I though his last name was facetwat for a second...

Lovely Stuff Old Chap

Land rover is a life style and can not be compared to none. Not matter how many brands you put out there....Land Rover will always be Land Rover with a loyal fan base. The sound of this Twisted got my heart racing. Picture myself pushing the same 4 x 4 x the African Savana= a way far

very nice..Much better than the original.. good choice with the LS Engine more reliable,Nice work .Its nice to see a demand in the UK for LS powered Defenders..

can you buy the 520bhp version anywhere? or is that just a one of a kind car?

i wish these were available in canada

Beautiful

Please keep your dream alive and don't let Defender die.

that is a beautiful machine

Anyone know what is the manufacturer of those head lights? The ones that look like upper half is only on. Thank you. Btw I tried to look, but I can't find them.

As much as I'm a Jeep Wrangler guy, I still love the Defender 90.

Those LED headlamps, are they the ones made by TruckLite?

i love twisted defenders

brillant..i hope to get one

Is it just me or is he kind of saying he would like to buy the rights to the series 3 Defender and continue production...? Kinda like Caterham did with the Lotus 7.

Cool! I WANT one!

How much would it cost to buy one?

It should probably be pointed out that the Defender is the road legal spec - the military was split off as the wolf years ago.

I have a series 2A

Question can a corvette engine take a beating on rough terrain?

I wonder if twisted will put in a jaguar v8 in there?

The pommy ICON

SO MUCH WANT!

What they are doing to a Defender is what AMG has done, for a very long time, to a Mercedes G-class. Preserving the essence while making it better in every way, and charge a hefty sum of money in the process. I like it.

You curate the Defender by doing an LS swap?

Why would LR discontinue the Defender? its such a beautiful/timeless/classic vehicle thats loved by many

LR Defender v2 should be out next year

There's a hell of a lot of comment from people on here who know nothing about these Land Rovers criticising them. Yes they are from another time. Yes they are agricultural. That is the whole idea. They are a utility vehicle. Rugged, simple, ultra capable, ultra adaptable and time proven. Safety regs are reason for the end of production. Sales of these things are actually rocketing, new and used. Personally, I have a Series III. The Defender is very advanced compared to that! Basically anyone who can look at a vehicle that been in continuous production, steadily evolving sine 1948 and say it is crap is obviously an idiot. Land Rover got it right. It should also be noted 70% of Land Rovers ever sold are still in use today. That is insanely tough, unmatched

Hey, Fawcett am actually at my wits end is there any good reason as to why Britons stopped manufacturing land Rover the original defender to the defender Suv this ultra modern machine that is extremely expensive and that can't be bought companies in fields for studies and probably the chosen few

🥰❤️😍GORGEOUS!

I WANT ONE!!!!

I sooo want one

Long leave Defender!! Owner of Discovery 2.

Music 3.10 ?

Thats weird. Top gear just released the episode which featured 1 series Defender as well.

Its basically a G Wagon...but this actually looks good!

I want one..

Magnificent

If I was at an auction that had a Series 2 land rover and a G Wagon I wouldn't even look at the land rover. A KUN26R is my daily driver, until I see an ex army G Wagon at auction.

How many gallons to the mile does it do?

plus whats stop these guys to keep building them providing they can provide the components? Look at all the kit cars such as cobras, ford GTs etc that are still made today. Keep them going, I think there will be a market for these even when the new one is out its an icon

So it's so bad on the road?

Brabus for the land rovers

I want one GIVE IT TOO MEEEEEE !!!!

Land rover should be making these themselves as a run out version with their own engines in, supercharged v8 or TDv8 etc.

It's not really going out of production for ever... Just watch the last Top Gear!

i want one

Everyone saying "its just a copy of a Jeep" Yes you are correct it is a Jeep copy... for ENGLAND Jeeps may be like rats everywhere in the US, but in the UK its like trying to find a dodo, so we made our own "Jeep" And then just like the origional Jeep has slowly evolved into what it is today, so has the Series1 Land Rover This man is talking about the British vehicle market, it doesnt relate to the US vehicle market.

looking forward to purchase my first musculine dream car by 2017, landrover defender old model,help me guys to get one please...........dont ignore

the only reason that the defender is ending is because its design doesn't allow for airbags ie the chassis and body design so it cant meet rules and regulations anymore.

it's a G class Merc killer is what we behold here.

they are making a new Land Rover Defender for 2016

It is heart breaking when maufacturers stop production of such a leagndery car

The way he describes @5:15 about parts missing or finding screwdrivers under the bonnet and etc, maybe that kind of low quality build is what killed the British car industry at one point. And all the worker strikes. This car could have been modernized in a better way and it would have still been here today. Improved chassis for better protection, better engines to pass regulations and other things. It's really sad that it's gone.

My favorite car I would trade my luxury sedan !!!

This is the type of car that i need when a bunch of crazy people want to kill me and chasing me . Bulletproof allaround.

wearing that shirt under a sweater like that is rather uncomfortable, I tried it a couple of times, always wondered why the pommies wear it like that like some kind of a tradition

''American and British cars don't go together''. Plonks a vette engine in the defender anyway, call it a day.

The fact he keeps saying there's nothing else like it is an insult to jeep.. Which I may add he left out that the series one was a Willy's jeep that they just bolted more body panels on to...

I am going to get one when I grow up but I am only 7

They name their trucks after Soviet tanks?

Cummins 4bt would be nice

That's right it's America under the of that defender

Have a Defender 90 11 years and will never sell it!

LSX is always the answer to everything... gets kinda boring... i know its a light and powerful crate engine, thats also easy to get your hands on... but come on... its a Land Rover... cants you get something a lil more British for it??? props to the hard work done through...

Those seats looks quite out of place.

Emm, to be honest, they've done a lot of cool modifications, but in my view, defender shouldn't be changed so significantly. I also don't think this car can beat the stock Def anywhere except asphalt

He put an LS motor in one, but has never thought of a Cummins? Any of them would seem more fitting to me for a Land Rover Defender than a 6.2 liter monster with Corvette covers.

It's not really a Land Rover anymore. It's just a hot rod.