Land Rover Tried to Stop Him: The Crazy Story of 239 Final Defenders

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Charles Fawcett, founder of Twisted Automotive, shares the incredible story of how he bought 240 last-of-the-line Land Rover Defenders directly from Jaguar Land Rover before production stopped in 2015 - and the legal battle that nearly destroyed the deal. This is the ultimate automotive business story: from scrambling to find warehouse space for 240 vehicles, to securing millions in financing, to fighting Jaguar Land Rover in court when they tried to pull out of the agreement. Charles reveals how Twisted Automotive transformed every single one of these final edition Defenders into bespoke luxury vehicles for wealthy clients worldwide. IN THIS VIDEO: - The moment Charles secured 240 final Land Rover Defenders - Finding storage for millions of pounds worth of vehicles - How he raised the funds to complete the purchase - The court battle with JLR that almost ended everything - Modifying all 240 Defenders to luxury specifications - Building a multi-million pound business from the last Defenders ever made This is essential viewing for anyone interested in Land Rover Defenders, automotive business stories, classic car investing, or entrepreneurial success against the odds. Resto Revival aims to tell the story behind the car. If you like this video, please subscribe and check out my other videos where I interview the owners of cool, interesting or unique cars. Do you have a Land Rover or Range Rover? This episode is kindly sponsored by LRD Tracking - the best Land Rover Defence Security Device. Use promo code: RESTOREVIVAL for 5% off: https://bit.ly/resto-revival-lrd-track (discount code with automatically apply) Equipment I use to film my videos: Cameras (x2): DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://amzn.to/42VvUUM Backup camera (x1): Sony ZV-1F: https://amzn.to/4qF89uq Wireless Microphones: DJI Mic 2: https://amzn.to/4nETZa1 Camera Tripod Main: https://amzn.to/4hzwe1C Camera Tripod Backup: Amazon Basics Tripod: https://amzn.to/4qhcxPU If you're into cars, you’ll love how easy it is to check a vehicle’s details for free - from tax and MOT status to key specs. And if you’re buying a car, you can upgrade to a full history check for a small fee to avoid any nasty surprises. You can get 30% off with: https://bit.ly/resto-revival-car-tax-check ABOUT TWISTED AUTOMOTIVE: Twisted specializes in reimagining and upgrading Land Rover Defenders with luxury modifications, performance enhancements, and bespoke customization for discerning clients globally. #LandRoverDefender #TwistedAutomotive #LastDefenders #ClassicCars #AutomotiveBusiness #Defender #LandRover #CarBusiness #EntrepreneurStory #DefenderCustomization #JLR #JaguarLandRover #FinalEdition #CarCollection #LuxuryCars #AutomotiveHistory #BusinessStory #CourtBattle #DefenderSpecialist All useful links here: https://linktr.ee/restorevival CHAPTERS: 00:00 - 00:30: Meet Charles & Twisted Origins 00:31 - 04:00: Growing Twisted Automotive 04:01 - 06:00: The Call from Land Rover 06:01 - 07:50: The Order of 240 Defenders 07:51 - 12:00: Land Rover Tries to Block the Deal 12:01 - 14:40: Financing the Impossible 14:41 - 19:20: Warehouses Full of Defenders 19:21 - 22:00: Court Battles with JLR 22:01 - 24:30: What’s Left of the 239 24:41 - 27:00: Motivation & Mindset 27:01 - 31:00: How the Deal Shaped Twisted 31:01: Reflections on the Journey For partnership enquiries: [email protected]