2007 Defender 110 Cape-to-Cape Expedition

Chassis number: SALLDHFF86A725527

Registration number: YK07 DTA

Engine type: 2.5 Tdi

Gearbox type: 5 Speed Manual

Vehicle spec:
This vehicle completed the Cape-to-Cape Expedition from Cape Town to Cape Horn, planned and led by Steve Burgess, which included the first crossing of the Bering Strait by a road vehicle, on 8 August 2008.

The Defender, which is to LHD Rest of World spec with a factory-fit 300Tdi engine, was rebuilt from new with a modified and galvanised chassis. It was fitted with a PTO propellor drive and hydraulic system, pump valves and tank, a sunroof escape hatch and stall warning buzzer, together with a Warn winch, external roll cage, engine heater, 140 litre fuel tank, ARB diff-locks, and a dual-charge electrical system. The full amphibious kit included outriggers, inflatable chambered pontoons, phosphor bronze propellor, bow plate, and rudder. Bogie caterpillar tracks were also used on land when driving across deep snow.

After the successful completion of the expedition, Steve Burgess kept the vehicle for use on his farm, and it was eventually consigned to auction in 2025. Looking to acquire a Defender runabout, Liam FitzPatrick put in a low bid for it having by his own admission not really read the auction catalogue description, and to his surprise he was successful! Liam rightly concluded that the vehicle was of great historical importance and should be preserved, and he facilitated its arrival at Dunsfold in late 2025.