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3 0 9 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I Overfinch takes pride in its reputation, that’s clear. The company uses some of the best OEM suppliers in the business, whether for bespoke carbon fibre or alloy wheels. These same suppliers may well be providing original equipment for 200mph supercars, so the quality is impeccable. Everything about anOverfinch Range Rover says bespoke British craftsmanship. Overfinch can trace its origins back to 1975 and a company called Schuler, just five years after the first Range Rover jump-started the luxury SUV sector. A Range Rover equipped with a Schuler/FF transfer box and anti-lock brakes won the 1981 Paris- Dakar Rally. The company also developed automatic transmissions, luxurious interiors and even a Chevrolet V8 engine option, finding a ready market among owners looking for a Range Rover with an extra touch of individuality. The demand for Range Rovers with a little extra power, luxury and style wasn’t lost on the Land Rover factory. Over the years the brand has moved a long way from the original ‘hose clean’ vinyl seating to a higher level of luxury, with ever-more powerful engines. But there will always be those who demand a little more individuality, craftsmanship and luxury than the factory production lines can provide. For those customers, Overfinch is the obvious choice. As Autocar noted, “People buy an Overfinch because they want the ultimate Range Rover.” ‘Ultimate’ comes in many forms. You can choose from an Overfinch Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Evoque or even Defender, though production of the latter has finally ended at the Solihull factory. Whichever model you choose, customers can commission individual interior conversions to suit their specific tastes. Interiors are completely reupholstered, with a range of seat designs and leather options. Choose from traditional diamond quilting or contemporary contrast stitching with micro-piping. Duo-tone colour schemes are popular, from a cool black and ivory to a more extrovert black and red. The leather Overfinch uses is from the respected Scottish tanner Bridge of Weir, and the quality of the craftsmanship is nothing short of sensational. Every surface is a tactile delight; every seam finished to perfection. Even the company’s automated sliding floor space is finished in Bridge of Weir leather and aluminium rather than carpet.