staging: 2012 Land Rover Defender 90 Convertible by Twisted For Sale By Auction

Highlights

Just 46,285 miles
Numerous upgraded components from Twisted Automotive
Versatile canvas tilt fitted
Desirable Keswick Green colour scheme
Superbly presented inside, out and underneath

The Appeal

“Make the best, better”.

That’s the mission statement of the well-known Land Rover Defender resto-modder Twisted Automotive. The Yorkshire-based firm offers a wide range of services from custom steering wheels to full bespoke builds to customers’ specifications. This 2012 Defender falls somewhere in the middle; it’s a lovely low-mileage example of a late 90 with several upgraded parts from Twisted.

Equipped with a canvas tilt, which allows it to be transferred into a full convertible, this is a particularly usable example. The numerous Twisted upgrades make it far more refined than a standard Defender without compromising any of its utilitarian charm; on the contrary, they enhance it.

Offered with a long advisory-free MOT and presenting very well throughout, this Land Rover is ready for its next adventure.

The History and Paperwork

Just three former registered keepers
46,285 miles
MOT until 6th June 2025
UK market RHD example
V5C present
Accompanied by an Experian Auto Check, which also supports the mileage along with a print-out of the MOT history

The Condition

The chassis looks in excellent order with protective coating applied
Black canvas tilt fitted and in very good condition
Rather than conventional hood sticks, the tilt is fitted over a full roll cage, a portion of which also wraps around the windscreen, offering comprehensive protection
Hinged-type cut-down rear door
Rear crossmember step and swing-away spare wheel bracket
Desirable Keswick Green paintwork in very smart order
Various twisted stickers/badges
Twisted radiator grille - a signature feature of the company
LED front bumper and Lazer grille lights
Clear indicator light lenses
Straight bodywork with minimal imperfections
We note slight dent to the bulkhead on the driver’s side - usually caused if a door check strap fails. We note this one is currently working
Small scratches around the door handles
Twisted black alloy wheels (including spare); all present impeccably
White-letter BF Goodrich tyres fitted
Treadplate fitted in various places and finished in black to complement the wheels and tilt
Seating for six persons (four in the rear on folding, sideways-facing individual seats)
Front central cubby box fitted
Twisted front seat runners with Recaro sports seats
Twisted steering wheel
Blaupunkt stereo system
Standard dashboard and door cards retained and in smart order
Minimal wear apparent to the upholstery and controls
We understand the cabin electrics to be in good working order

The Mechanics

2.4-litre TDCi
Six-speed manual gearbox
Low-range and four-wheel-drive
Original-looking and smart engine compartment
No MOT advisories to report
Very low mileage for its age

BEFORE YOU BUY

This sale is subject to the Car & Classic Terms and Conditions. By bidding and/or making an offer, you also agree to the following:

✓ The seller is registered as a private seller which means consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not come into effect. However, you are still covered by Car & Classic’s own Terms and Conditions..

✓ We request that a non-refundable fee be paid if you are the lucky winning bidder at auction or if your offer is accepted Please refer to our helpful FAQs and T&Cs for specific rates.

✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is Where Is’ basis and without warranty. Photos and descriptions are solely for guidance purposes and it's customary to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase for your own peace of mind.

✓ VAT is included in the buyer's fee. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing.

✓ We want a smooth transaction just as much as you do and as such we run all UK-registered cars and motorbikes for sale on Car & Classic through an online HPI check to verify that they show no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and have no finance owing, allowing you to bid with confidence.

✓ We also check whether vehicles are recorded as being written off as part of an insurance total loss claim at the time an advert is placed on Car & Classic and we helpfully provide write-off category labels (Cat C/D/S/N) for your assistance. However, the presence or absence of a label does not guarantee the vehicle’s status and it is always worthwhile carrying out your own full vehicle history check before making an offer on a vehicle.

✓ Buyers are responsible for vehicle collection

or delivery. Importing vehicles may result in additional customs duties and import taxes so it’s worth checking beforehand..