Vehicle Description
Chassis No. SALLDHMH7AA189404
Originally built in exceedingly limited quantities by the Land
Rover special vehicles department in the late 1980s and early
1990s, the Defender 110 6x6 is the ultimate Defender, rarely seen -
despite its size. Upon catching a glimpse of one while in the
United Kingdom, the team at Manz Motor Company of Lyndeborough, New
Hampshire, returned home, determined to create their own.
Beginning with a 1983 Land Rover Defender 110, the team at Manz
converted the truck to left-hand drive and extended the rear of the
chassis to accommodate the custom third axle at the rear. A custom
pickup truck bed was crafted to go on top of the newly created 6x6,
along with custom rear wheel arches, Optimill wing top vents,
tubular side steps, and a tubular rear bumper with a receiver
hitch. Finished in Aston Martin Xenon Grey, the exterior cosmetics
have been enhanced with a full Puma-style carbon fiber hood along
with anodized aluminum door hinges and handles along with upgraded
LED lighting with auxiliary roof-mounted driving lights ensuring
much-improved visibility.
Powering this Defender double cab pickup is a 6.2-liter LS3 V8
engine, producing 480 horsepower and 425 lb-ft of torque, paired
with a six-speed 6L80E automatic transmission with a push-button
gear selector. The entire driveline has been meticulously upgraded,
from the rebuilt transfer case to the enhanced differentials. With
full-time four-wheel drive, the onboard air compressor
pneumatically engages the rear axle when the transfer case
differential lock is activated. The vehicle's suspension system,
featuring Fox 2.0 remote reservoir shock absorbers, lower durometer
polyurethane bushings, and a two inch lift, allows for the
installation of 35 inch Nitto Trail Grappler tires on 16 inch
Spectre Style wheels. Stopping power has been significantly
improved with a Wilwood master cylinder and six-piston front
calipers, and four-piston units for both rear axles. A 12,000 pound
Warn Zeon 12-S winch has been mounted in conjunction with a stout
front bumper for added peace of mind when off-roading.
Inside, the double cab body features a black and tan color scheme
with bespoke woven leather seat inserts on the four individual
heated Ruskin bucket seats. The cabin is equipped with modern
amenities, including an Alpine touchscreen infotainment system with
and with Apple CarPlay through a high-quality JL Audio sound
system. Other interior upgrades include a MOMO steering wheel,
power windows, Classic Instruments auto cross gauges, black
carpeting, black-finished billet door hardware, a tan microsuede
headliner, and a rearview camera. To ensure a comfortable ride, a
modern air conditioning system with enhanced cooling capacity has
been installed.
The Defender 110 6x6, originally built by Land Rover for military
and safari use, has evolved into a luxurious on and off-road
vehicle in the hands of Manz Motor Company. This road-legal titan
combines classic Land Rover rugged capability with modern high-end
refinement, excelling both on rough terrain and the paved roads on
the way there. As the first example produced, this Defender 110 6x6
double cab pickup by Manz offers exclusivity and unparalleled
performance, appealing to those seeking adventure and the envious
gaze of others without sacrificing luxury.
