by Gabrielle DeSantis

It’s no secret that a vintage Land Rover Defender 110 is extremely cool. They aren’t exactly good trucks, but cool can outweigh good. If there were only a way to make a vintage Land Rover Defender reliable, comfortable, and more efficient, well, that would be quite the truck, indeed. Although there are many aftermarket Defender builders out there, few compare to Brooklyn Coachworks’ work. 

Brooklyn Coachworks is building some of the coolest vintage Land Rover Defenders we’ve ever seen

Unlike many of the other Defender builders who have popped up over the past handful of years, the folks at Brooklyn Coachworks aren’t just riding the trend. The Brooklyn-based builders have been about Defenders for over 20 years. For proof of their expertise and love of Defenders, look no further than this Land Rover Defender 110 HCPU 1-ton. 

As Expedition Portal states, the vision for this killer Defender 110 was to tip the hat to the Series 109 1-ton, which is an extraordinarily rare, heavy-duty version of the regular Series 109.

According to Brooklyn Coachworks ‘ site, only 700 examples were manufactured from 1968 to 1977, with roughly 60 vehicles still surviving. The 109” 1-ton was fitted with special Salisbury 1-ton axles in the front and rear, both with larger brakes. The rare steel wheels had a much deeper dish to offset a larger 9.00R16 (36”) tire. Increased suspension height and a larger 2.6-liter gasoline engine were fitted. Many were outfitted with cranes, power-take-off winches, and other work equipment for heavy-duty use. 

As with any good Defender restomod, the folks in Brooklyn started by swapping the original old tractor engine with a brand-new crate Cummins R2.8 turbo-diesel motor paired with a Tremec TR-4050 transmission. This Defender build has all of the other usual suspects for a custom off-road project; a PTO Superwinch H14, ARB air lockers, and heavy-duty axle shafts. In addition, the 110 also got a set of chunky 38-inch Michelin XZL tires. 

This truck was made to work

Brooklyn may be the land of the current, hip, and fashionable, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some serious trucks out there. As we previously mentioned, Brooklyn Coachworks has been deep in the Land Rover Defender world for a long time. And, despite the clear Instagramable-ness of this hip truck, it wasn’t made for being in pictures. 

Even though this one is in the land of the hip, BCW clearly intends this custom Defender to be a work truck. Seeing as how most potential customers aren’t likely to need a crane on the back of their truck like some of the original 1-ton Defenders, the Brooklyn shop threw a serious, 14,000-lb winch on to honor the crane spirit. 

However, unlike the originals, this Defender 110 comes with air conditioning, heated seats, Bluetooth stereo USB ports, and in-cab storage for some modern creature comforts.

How much does this vintage Land Rover Defender cost?

This special build Defender 110 HCPU 1-ton is currently listed for sale for a whopping $210,000 and is, of course, located in Brooklyn, NY. 

More photos and contact information here. 

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by Gabrielle DeSantis

Cars are typically not considered investments, because more often than not, they steadily decrease in value. It’s why you can find a Civic for $5,000. Classic cars, however, eventually appreciate depending on what they are. Certain Porsches are known for holding value, and it doesn’t look like they’re going anywhere anytime soon. Old 911s still go for tens of thousands of dollars, even 911 Turbos cost more than a new car. The 1993 911 Carrera RS was selling for $42,000 in 2006. Today it’s appreciated by 3,046-percent, less than 20 years after it first hit the road, which brings it to $1,350,000. What makes this Porsche so special?

A brief history of the 1993 911 Carrera RS

RS models first came out in the 1950s and took a couple of sabbaticals between the late 1970s and early 1990s. It came back in 1991, attached to the Carrera RS, RS America, and RS 3.8. These were homologated sports cars for Grand Tour racing. They were lightweight at 2,690 pounds, and in America, they were powered by a 244-hp 3.6-liter flat-six. The light curb weight was achieved with an aluminum trunk lid and deleted sound deadening material. Power steering was also removed. What drives the price of them today, however, could be the 3.8 variant. The fact that they’re air-cooled doesn’t hurt either.

Porsche 911 Carrera RS’ special engines

The 3.8 was special because of exclusivity. Only 90 were built with the 296-hp 3.8-liter. This rare version could be what drove the price up for the 911 RS. However, Germany built another kind which was rarer still. The 968 Turbo RS got 332 horsepower in one iteration, and 345 in another. Only four of these were ever made. These cars are rare enough to warrant their immense worth.

What other cars have appreciated?

There’s one other car that’s appreciated even more than the Carrera, according to Netcredit. The Siata 200CS is a coupe with a 1.4-liter inline-four, producing 72 horsepower, built from 1952-1958. Worth $20,000 in 2006, it’s now worth $680,000. In other words, the Siata 200CS has appreciated 3,300-percent. Trailing behind the Siata and the Carrera is another Porsche, a 356 Gmund, one of the original 356 cars. It sold for $83,000 in 2006 and is now worth $2.5 million. The Ferrari 250 GTO takes the cake, originally selling for $18,000 MSRP, it sold at auction in 2018 for $48.4 million. 

Why do classic cars appreciate?

Primarily, classic cars appreciate because they are rare. Production numbers were much smaller back in the 1960s, so there are simply fewer of them. That rarity stretches to the different trims they had, engines, and certain exterior and interior parts. If there’s a chance to grab a classic car for a minimal amount of money, it may be a good idea to hop on it immediately, as it could eventually earn money.

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