Lekker Defenders

Lekker Defenders Unleash your inner explorer with a well-storied Classic Defender straight from South Africa! Hi, we’re the Bothas. Not the fancy type. Adventurous? Yes. Bespoke?

We run Lekker Imports and we’re so happy you stopped by to meet us (or read this if you already know and love us!). I’m Katie, the American whose somewhat chance love of motorsports helped put me on a collision course of love with my husband, East, the South African/now American who really knows Land Rovers and anything on two or four wheels. So in case you didn’t notice, we’re the fun type. Not s

o much. One of a kind? I’d like to think so...

So yes, we met in a sports bar in Kampala, Uganda. Even then, I think we suspected that the road to happiness was dotted with wild, loyal and sometimes quirky characters that shared our desire to work hard, play harder and laugh the loudest. Read more

08/08/2026

🚧 Work in progress on “Oom Daan”

Shortly before we left for Cape Town, “Alfie” arrived just in time for delivery to its new owner…More to come on this Ad...
08/06/2026

Shortly before we left for Cape Town, “Alfie” arrived just in time for delivery to its new owner…More to come on this Adventure Ready rig that will reside in !

08/06/2026

Next time you see this 2026 Discovery Route Champion vehicle it will be in Richmond, Virginia with its legendary owners, George + Kira! ❤️

Sneak peek at No. 24 👀
08/06/2026

Sneak peek at No. 24 👀

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Source. Explore. Ship.🐘 Tell us your African Adventure dreams and we can help make them reality. The best part? You driv...
06/10/2026

Source. Explore. Ship.

🐘 Tell us your African Adventure dreams and we can help make them reality. The best part? You drive the car, make the memories. We take care of sending the car back home to you so that the adventure never stops!

05/30/2026

“What kind of work do you do, anyway?”
“Oh, I travel… sort of a licensed troubleshooter.”

Quote: Thunderball, 1965 (the fourth James Bond film)
No. 23: Lekker’s fourth 2.8i (SA market exclusive)

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6549 Bridgeport Rd
Arvonia, VA
23004-2034

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