Prep thy retirement fund. Instead of haggling with a slew of third-party companies selling restored and modernized classic Land Rover Defenders, you now have the option to buy one directly from Land Rover’s own Works Bespoke division.
Better yet, the in-house restomod includes a crucial upgrade in the form of a naturally aspirated Land Rover V8 offering 405 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque, making these remastered versions much more potent than their naturally aging counterparts.
Technically speaking, you’ll be buying old “donor” Defenders, both two-door Defender 90 and four-door Defender 110 models, produced between 2012 and 2016, meaning they’re modernized enough not to require a total rebuild.
Land Rover’s in-house Works Bespoke division then strips, upgrades and rebuilds the SUV by hand to your specifications. In addition to the V8 engine, all models feature Bilstein dampers, Eibach springs and anti-roll bars, as well as four‑piston Alcon brakes with 335-millimeter front and 300-millimeter rear discs.
Inside, all models feature a few light updates, including a revamped shifter and a digital radio with a modern navigation system paired with a 3.5-inch touchscreen in the dash. Five monotone or eight duo-tone types of leather are also available for interior upholstery options. You can upgrade to premium seating as well. And that’s just the tip of the customization iceberg.
Paint colors can be matched to anything a buyer wants if any of Land Rover Heritage’s current robust paint lines aren’t appealing.
