Charles Fawcett enters the Defender market. He sells his first Defender products.

Charles is working for his family business and sets up Twisted Performance as a side operation.

Development of the TD5 engine upgrade begins, with exhaust system and ECU modifications.

All Charles’ stock moves into his garden shed at home

First Twisted demo. Land Rover Owner is the first publication to test a Twisted Defender.

Charles moves his stock into the double garage at home. Defender parts are distributed worldwide.

Project Twisted. Twisted adds interiors and audio to the offering.

The first full Twisted build. A ‘56 plate Rimini Red 90.

Charles leaves the family business to start Twisted full-time.

The first workshop (1,500 sq ft) opens. Release of the French Edition, with grey body and black features the French edition kicks off a series of editions for Twisted.

Release of the Retro & Alpine editions, offering alternative versions of the 2.4 diesel suited to separate climates. The Retro edition wins the fastest Land Rover competition. Second Twisted site opens (2,500 sq ft).

Rebrand defines Twisted as we know it today.

Staff numbers begin to increase. Twisted takes on 4,500 sq ft premises.

Twisted’s first V8, the Red Edition is released with a reupholstered dark Nappa leather’ interior offering a more luxury feel.

First Gumball 3000. Twisted takes V8 to Gumball.

T40, T40S, T60 & T80 models are introduced. Twisted orders 240 brand new Defender in anticipation of the end of production. New 12,000 sq ft premises, where Twisted is today.

Delivery of the 240 brand new Defender we’ve ordered begins. On average, 25 are delivered per month.

End of Defender production. Twisted is the only company to have brand new Defender in stock.

Twisted releases Classic Twisted Series I.
Sean Conway becomes a Twisted ambassador.

Release of Classic Twisted Series II.

Series IIA, Lightweight, Series III & Stage One V8 are released.