Man bought 240 Land Rover Defenders worth £8 million on borrowed money and made insane returns

When Land Rover ended Defender production, Twisted Automotive founder Charles Fawcett made a high-risk bet, buying 240 new vehicles on borrowed money. Rather than flip them, he rebuilt each as a bespoke luxury restomod. As demand surged, prices soared into six figures, turning the gamble into a project worth more than £50 million and reshaping the company’s future.

Feb 2, 2026 - 08:30
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Man bought 240 Land Rover Defenders worth £8 million on borrowed money and made insane returns
When Land Rover ended Defender production, Twisted Automotive founder Charles Fawcett made a high-risk bet, buying 240 new vehicles on borrowed money. Rather than flip them, he rebuilt each as a bespoke luxury restomod. As demand surged, prices soared into six figures, turning the gamble into a project worth more than £50 million and reshaping the company’s future.

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