City Black
Collection 001

Todd Snyder has partnered with Balmoral Defender, a bespoke auto restorer that sources vintage Land Rovers and re-engineers them from the tires up. The result is a car that drives like new, yet retains the charm of the original. For the Todd Snyder Edition, the New York-based menswear designer worked with Balmoral’s team — master leather craftsmen in Andalucia, Spain, second-generation Rover restoration experts in England’s Cotswolds, and mechanics in the United States — to create a collectible that showcases Snyder’s love of tailoring.

Side view of the Balmoral Defender soft-top in dark green, parked in a studio setting against a brown backdrop. Two-door pickup body style with a tan canvas convertible top rolled back and exposed roll bars, black wheel arch trim, black off-road wheels with all-terrain tires, and a rear-mounted spare tire. Shot in three-quarter profile from the side, low studio lighting.
Interior with focus on gear shift
Powertrain

LT1 engine (newest generation Chevrolet small-block V8) with 10-speed automatic transmission

Front-on view of the Defender in the studio setting. Round LED headlights with illuminated halo rings, black mesh front grille, black bumper, black off-road wheels with all-terrain tires, side mirrors extended. Low studio lighting against a brown backdrop.
Base Vehicle

Original left-hand-drive Defender 90, first registered in 1998 in Madrid, Spain by Rover España

Interior close up of hexagonal leather detail
Interior

Upholstered in LeatMeSpecial Italian leather, one of the most premium auto leathers in the world

Blueprint diagrams featuring Alcon Braking System, Upgraded Suspension, Full Modern Power Steering and Bluetooth-Enabled Audio System.
Close up of the leather interior stitching and texture with the TS Monogram embossed.

“This car sits at the intersection of utility and luxury, combining the craftsmanship of British heritage with a modern sensibility.”

Todd Snyder signature
Close up of a black metal nameplate secured to leather with four rivets. The plate reads: Todd Snyder Limited Edition, Crafted by Balmoral Defender, Edition No. 1/10, Year of MFG. 2025, NYC, Seville, London.
A close up of Todd Snyder sitting in the Balmoral Defender. He's wearing glasses, a herringbone tweed coat over a black turtleneck, dark trousers, and a wristwatch, photographed in dim, moody lighting.
Todd and Josh Condon sitting in directors chairs. They are in the studio in front of the Balmoral Defender.

Behind the design

With Todd and Josh Condon

Read the Interview