Signature Autosports Unveils ‘Project Big Sky,’ a Bespoke Flying Huntsman 6×6

Signature Autosports has completed “Project Big Sky,” a Flying Huntsman 6×6 built on a 1993 Land Rover Defender platform and comprehensively refined at the company’s Wilmington, North Carolina, facility, the company announced in a press release.

Showing 1,625 miles at the time of the press release, “Project Big Sky” combines classic British utility architecture with a VMP-supercharged 5.0-liter Ford Coyote V-8, a Ford 6R80 6-speed automatic transmission and a purpose-built six-wheel-drive system.

From 1993 Land Rover Defender to 700 Horsepower

The vehicle’s story begins with a 1993 Land Rover Defender platform that was transformed into a four-door Flying Huntsman 6×6 pickup configuration. Its documented history begins in April 2018, when Florida title records showed just 151 actual miles. By 2019, the Flying Huntsman had accumulated only 807 miles.

The vehicle was subsequently entrusted to Hyper Offroad & Performance, where an extensive mechanical and electrical redevelopment addressed the wiring, ECU, suspension and driveline geometry, engine positioning, fluid-delivery systems and powertrain installation. A custom 2.5-inch exhaust system was also fabricated during that redevelopment.

Following the work, the Flying Huntsman was documented at a reported 700 horsepower from its VMP-supercharged 5.0-liter Ford Coyote V-8.

Six-Wheel-Drive Driveline & Suspension Upgrades

The current driveline combines a heavy-duty Land Rover front axle with tandem Ford 9-inch rear axles, supported by a heavy-duty transfer case and Detroit TrueTrac traction hardware. FOX 2.0 Performance Series dampers control the chassis, while heavy-duty Wilwood disc brakes provide the stopping power needed by a vehicle of this size and performance.

Six General Grabber X3 LT275/70R18 Load Range E tires provide the footprint, with a full-size seventh spare carried in the rear bed. A WARN front winch, raised snorkel, RIGID roof-mounted LED lighting and Project Kahn composite exterior components reinforce the vehicle’s off-road capability.

The truck also incorporates an sPOD HD accessory-control system and a Fluidyne high-performance auxiliary cooler/heat exchanger as part of its extensive supporting hardware.

Matte Gray Repaint & Billet Exterior Hardware

Signature Autosports has fully repainted “Project Big Sky” in the same matte gray finish that has long defined the truck’s visual identity. Rather than changing the character of the vehicle, the repaint resets the presentation and gives the dramatic six-wheel bodywork the finish it deserves, the company said.

Door, bonnet and related exterior hardware have also been replaced with black anodized billet-aluminum components, creating a cleaner and more deliberate contrast against the matte gray bodywork. Additional cosmetic refinements throughout the exterior sharpen the presentation while retaining the unmistakable presence of the original Flying Huntsman design.

Custom Leather Interior Rework

Inside, Signature Autosports completely reworked the cabin around Distressed Pinecone leather. The material carries throughout the interior—including the seating, dashboard and center console—bringing warmth, texture and a more bespoke character to an otherwise purpose-driven environment, the release noted.

Heated and cooled Recaro seating, an Alcantara headliner, heated windshield, Dakota Digital instrumentation and integrated navigation remain part of the equipment package. The audio system includes a JL Audio XD500/3v2 three-channel amplifier and Alpine Type-R subwoofer.

“You do not take in something like this on trade and park it quietly in the corner,” said Aaron Richardet, owner of Signature Autosports. “‘Project Big Sky’ is one of those vehicles that makes people stop, ask questions and then walk around it a second time. We wanted to respect everything that made the truck unusual in the first place, while bringing the paint, interior, hardware and overall presentation up to the standard the vehicle deserved.”

“Project Big Sky” is fully prepared and offered for sale through Signature Autosports in Wilmington with a list price of $299,950.