Range Rovers have never been cheap, but even by the standards of JLR’s most expensive luxury SUVs, this latest creation takes things to another level. The most affordable version of the current Range Rover starts at £107,530, while the priciest model available through JLR dealerships costs more than £200,000. This particular example, however, carries a seven-figure price tag, making it the first Range Rover to sell for £1million.
The first £1million Range Rover
The Overfinch Holland & Holland Bespoke Commission is a one-off collaboration between British luxury vehicle specialist Overfinch and prestigious gunmaker Holland & Holland. It is the 25th and final vehicle in a limited series of 25 special-edition Range Rovers, each created with the shooting enthusiast in mind and equipped with a bespoke gun cabinet and a pair of Holland & Holland firearms.
While the first 24 examples were already exceptionally expensive, the final commission has been created with an even greater focus on craftsmanship, materials and personalisation. Described by its creators as a 'singular expression of British craftsmanship', the vehicle draws inspiration from Holland & Holland’s famous Royal side-by-side shotgun and has been designed for a collector looking for something that goes well beyond the usual luxury SUV.
615bhp and a 162mph top speed
Based on the long-wheelbase Range Rover SV, customers can choose their preferred engine, with this particular example understood to feature the 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 with mild-hybrid assistance. The engine produces 615bhp and, in standard specification, can accelerate the Range Rover from 0-62mph in 4.4 seconds before reaching a top speed of 162mph. It is unclear whether Overfinch has made any changes to the powertrain to accommodate the additional bespoke equipment and materials fitted to this one-off model.
The exterior has been finished in a deep, glossy black paintwork, with gold detailing applied to the grille, side vents, wheel spokes and rear trim. Overfinch says the combination is intended to create a heightened sense of sophistication, although the most significant changes can be found inside the cabin, where the bespoke treatment becomes considerably more elaborate.
A cabin designed around British craftsmanship
Unlike the green-and-tan interior used in the other 24 vehicles, this Range Rover features a warmer combination of ivory and black leather, alongside extensive walnut veneer throughout the cabin. The shooting theme continues through the detailing, with intricately embroidered game birds appearing on the seatbacks and contrasting Holland & Holland monograms positioned on the headrests.
The rear compartment also features a handcrafted 'moorland marquetry' design on the deployable tables positioned between the rear seats. The intricate artwork depicts the British countryside, with a tranquil moorland landscape visible when the tables are closed before expanding into a scene showing game birds taking flight as they are opened.
According to Overfinch, the design is intended to turn what would normally be a functional part of the cabin into a piece of artwork inspired by the British countryside, adding another layer of craftsmanship to an interior already filled with bespoke materials and detailing.
The boot hides a £400,000 surprise
The bespoke treatment continues into the boot, where the Range Rover features the same sliding walnut-and-ash Cellarette found in the other vehicles in the series. The handcrafted unit contains a dedicated gun and drinks cabinet, with space for two bottles, eight matching crystal glasses and a cigar humidor, although it is the firearm compartment that is likely to attract the most attention.
Inside are two matching Holland & Holland Royal shotguns, which are supplied with the vehicle and have reportedly been valued at almost £400,000 for the pair. That means the firearms account for roughly 40 per cent of the Range Rover’s £1million asking price, making the guns alone worth almost as much as several brand-new luxury cars.
Two Holland & Holland Royal shotguns included
The Holland & Holland Royal is one of the gunmaker’s most prestigious designs, and the bespoke examples have been created to complement the Range Rover and its wider shooting-inspired theme. Their inclusion also demonstrates the extent to which this commission has been designed around its intended owner, combining a luxury SUV with two highly exclusive pieces of traditional British gunmaking.
The result is a vehicle that brings together luxury motoring, craftsmanship and the heritage of the British countryside in a way that is unlikely to be replicated. While the other 24 Range Rovers in the series were already highly exclusive, this final commission has been created to stand apart even among that select group.
Overfinch's vision for bespoke luxury
Kevin Sloane, CEO of Overfinch, said the commission reflects the company’s long-standing approach to creating vehicles that go beyond conventional factory specifications and become highly personal expressions of their owners’ tastes.
'For five decades, we have worked with clients across the world to create vehicles that go far beyond specification, becoming deeply personal expressions of taste, craftsmanship and individuality,' he said.
'This one-of-one Holland & Holland commission demonstrates what is possible when British handcraftsmanship, exceptional materials and true bespoke capability come together.'
While the £1million price tag will put this Range Rover firmly out of reach for almost everyone, it also demonstrates just how far the luxury SUV market can be pushed when there are no real limits on personalisation. In this case, almost £400,000 of the asking price can be attributed to two bespoke shotguns stored in the boot, making it arguably one of the most extravagant Range Rovers ever produced.