Overfinch and Holland & Holland have unveiled the first Range Rover to carry a price tag of around £1million, a one-off SUV that comes with a pair of shotguns worth almost £400,000 stored in its boot.
The car, called the Overfinch Holland & Holland Bespoke Commission, is the final and most lavish vehicle in a limited run of 25 special-edition Range Rovers that London-based modifier Overfinch and the prestigious British gunmaker announced in November. Each of the 25 carries a six-figure price tag and comes with a bespoke shotgun cabinet in the boot and a pair of ultra-exclusive firearms, but the 25th car is a bespoke commission that Overfinch and Holland & Holland describe as the 'singular expression of British craftsmanship'.
Today's standard Range Rover range starts at £107,530 for the most affordable version, while the priciest model available from Jaguar Land Rover dealerships costs more than £200,000. The Bespoke Commission's price is more than four times that top-end figure.
The car was conceived for the discerning shooting enthusiast and collector, drawing inspiration from Holland & Holland's famed 'Royal' side-by-side shotgun. The result, the two companies claim, is 'the most luxurious Range Rover ever built'.
While the other 24 examples were already lavish, the 25th car raises the bar further, with materials and craftsmanship Overfinch says have never before been used in one of the British-built SUVs.
Engine and performance
The car is based on the extended-wheelbase Range Rover SV, and customers can choose which engine they want. It is understood this example packs a 4.4-litre, twin-turbocharged V8 with mild-hybrid assistance producing 615bhp. In standard trim, that engine takes the Range Rover from zero to 62mph in 4.4 seconds and on to a top speed of 162mph, though it is not clear whether Overfinch altered the powertrain to compensate for the extra weight of the additional artistry inside and out.
Gold detailing on the exterior
The exterior is finished in a deep, lustrous black paint and accented with gold detailing across the grille, side vents, wheel spokes and rear trim, which Overfinch says creates a 'heightened sense of sophistication'.
A one-of-a-kind interior
Inside, the cabin is trimmed in a lighter colour scheme than the green-and-tan interior used in the other 24 vehicles, combining ivory and black leather with walnut veneer. In a nod to traditional pheasant shooting, intricately embroidered game birds adorn the seatbacks, while contrasting Holland & Holland monograms feature on the headrests above.
Moorland marquetry on the rear table
The bespoke touches continue with a handcrafted 'moorland marquetry' design on the deployable table between the rear seats. According to the companies, the intricate artwork tells 'a captivating story inspired by the British countryside'. When closed, the table reveals a tranquil moorland landscape; as it unfolds, the scene expands to depict game birds taking flight across the horizon, turning what is normally a functional element into what the companies call a work of art.
Two shotguns in the boot
Like the other 24 commissions, the car features a sliding walnut-and-ash Cellarette in the boot, containing a bespoke gun-and-drinks cabinet with eight matching crystal glasses, storage for two bottles and a cigar humidor.
The centrepiece, however, is a storage compartment housing two matching Holland & Holland Royal shotguns, which are included with the vehicle. The pair of firearms cost almost £400,000, meaning they account for nearly half of the Range Rover's seven-figure price tag.
What Overfinch says
Kevin Sloane, chief executive of Overfinch, said the company had worked with clients across the world for five decades to create vehicles that go far beyond specification and become deeply personal expressions of taste, craftsmanship and individuality.
He said the one-of-one Holland & Holland commission demonstrated what was possible when British handcraftsmanship, exceptional materials and true bespoke capability came together. While proudly rooted in the UK, he said, Overfinch's outlook was inherently global, and commissions such as this allowed it to respond to the ambitions of a truly international clientele seeking something entirely unique.
The one-of-a-kind Range Rover was unveiled at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed and has already been sold.
