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Arkonik Defender

If you are after a machine purpose built for adventure, England-based Arkonik is the workshop for you. They create bespoke, fully restored Land Rover Defenders in a variety of guises. You can choose an all-original setup that essentially gives you a brand-new vintage Land Rover, but with some upgrades done for reliability and longevity. Pick from a variety of exterior finishes, interior colors, wheel-and-tire combos, plus off-road upgrades and all the gear and equipment you´ll need to tackle the wilderness. The model featured here is their Artful Dodger D110, a shrewd and daring station wagon in glorious Willow Green with Java Black accents. It is equipped for any escapade with a shovel, axe, high lift jack, WARN winch, a Front Runner roof rack, and offers a whole host of premium off-road features which are all powered by an uncompromising 3.5L V8 gasoline engine. If you’re interested, Arkonik are currently taking reservations for 2019 builds.



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