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3 1 0 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I Overfinch also offers a wide range of veneers, from traditional burr walnut to Piano Black with mother-of-pearl inlays. Each veneer set is hand-selected and mirror- matched across the car interior. Or if you prefer carbon-fibre, Overfinch offers a kaleidoscope of colour options, from black to bronze, green, orange or red weave. Special edition vehicles and unique commissions have also seen a rise in the popularity of themed veneers. Contemporary, decorative marquetry is resurgent in recent vehicles, reflecting customers’ demand for the same level of decorative impact and visual luxury that they would expect at home, in their super yacht or private jet. Overfinch create one-off marquetry images in veneer to a customer’s brief, whether it’s a family crest, initials, an image such as a stooping falcon or a city skyline. Having created a base image, the marquetry artist selects each tiny piece of veneer by hand, precision cutting it by laser to ensure a flawless fit. To add a sense of depth to an image the artist can also use the traditional process of sand-scorching to create a shadow effect. The days when Overfinch would remove the standard Range Rover V8 and replace it with a big-block Chevvy are long gone. But you can still enjoy a touch of extra performance. An Overfinch performance exhaust system, together with a remapped ECU, liberates the full power and growl of the Range Rover’s supercharged 5.0 litre V8. An innovative Bluetooth-controlled ‘track mode’ button on the Overfinch key fob opens valves within the stainless steel system to reduce the silencing effect. The result is a soul-stirring snarl that gets more exhilarating the higher the engine revs. So not only does an Overfinch look like no other luxury SUV, it even sounds like no other. For many customers, the process of commissioning an Overfinch Range Rover is part of the pleasure of ownership. The company’s showroom in St John’s Wood, London, is a popular stop over for prospective owners and offers a complete overview of all that is possible in the world of Overfinch. But if you plan a visit, make sure you allow enough time. There’s a lot to discover…