Land Rover Classic has revealed a bespoke set of remastered Classic Defender V8 models as it expands its restoration portfolio with two additional body styles. The latest project shows a special exterior finish that changes color and features the Defender 110 Double Cab Pick-Up and the Defender 90 Hard Top as fresh commissioning options. Created for a single customer, the collection consists of the Defender 90 Station Wagon, 90 Soft Top, 110 Station Wagon and the newly available 110 Double Cab Pick-Up. Each vehicle wears custom Spectral Green paint that changes between shades of green, purple and gold depending on the surrounding light and viewing angle.
The company claims that each Defender undergoes nearly 400 hours of work in its dedicated paint facility, including body preparation, paint application, color matching and finishing. The unique Spectral Green finish is also applied to the 18-inch Diamond Sawtooth alloy wheels, exterior emblems and sections of the dashboard.An Icy White roof, shipping cage, hood script and hand-painted rails contrast the exterior. Inside, the cabin features Vanilla Bridge of Weir semi-aniline leather upholstery with green contrast stitching. Superwool leather carpets and Defender branded floor mats complete the interior.Alongside this unique commission, Land Rover Classic has expanded the Classic Defender V8 program by adding the 110 Double Cab Pick-Up and the 90 Hard Top two-seater to its body style options. These join the existing 90 Station Wagon, 90 Soft Top and 110 Station Wagon. The company also introduced a new 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system for Classic Defender V8 models. The setup supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as DAB/DAB+ digital radio, Bluetooth connectivity and a 13-band graphic equalizer. Customers can also specify a reversing camera integrated into the rear bumper or an optional rear step.Customization choices have also increased with new roof paint finishes, extra color options for 16-inch Wolf wheels and the addition of a Trophy Pack. This package carries the Narvik Black Gloss treatment for the bonnet, roof, rear door assembly and wheel arches to create a more contrasting look.
The latest bespoke project demonstrates the extensive customization available through Land Rover Classic’s Works Bespoke programme, which allows owners to tailor almost every detail of their Defender, including bespoke paint colors inspired by personal objects, natural scenery or vehicles from their own collection.Powering the Classic Defender V8 is a naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8 petrol engine, which delivers 405PS and 515Nm of torque. The engine is paired with an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission. The company says the Classic has also completely redesigned the chassis to match the increased performance. The SUV features revised suspension geometry, upgraded springs, recalibrated shock absorbers and stronger anti-roll bars for better ride and handling. A revised steering setup increases driver feedback, while larger 335mm front and 300mm rear brake discs, supported by four-piston calipers, provide improved stopping power.Each Classic Defender V8 is created exclusively on commission and assembled by hand by Land Rover Classic’s specialist technicians. Production begins with an original Defender manufactured in the Solihull facility between 2012 and 2016, which is carefully selected before entering the restoration process.The donor vehicle is then stripped down to its core before being rebuilt from the ground up. Throughout the restoration, components are restored, updated or replaced to meet current standards for performance, durability and quality. The final product features classic Defender styling with modern engineering enhancements and also has a one-year unlimited mileage warranty.
