The latest chapter of the Land Rover Classic narrative has unfolded with the introduction of the Classic Defender V8 by Works Bespoke. This launch broadens the scope of Land Rover Classic’s restoration services, offering completely unique vehicles. Works Bespoke provides the opportunity for individuals to realise their vision of a Classic Defender, epitomising the ultimate in customisation.

With 90 and 110 body designs to choose from, clients can specify the Classic Defender V8 of their dreams using the new digital Land Rover Classic configurator tool, as well as receiving dedicated personalised support from the specialist teams at Classic Works in Coventry, UK and Essen, Germany.

Each Classic Defender V8 by Works Bespoke is the product of hundreds of hours of painstaking work by our expert Land Rover Classic engineers. Every example, sourced by our team of specialists, utilises donor vehicles originally produced between 2012-2016, before being fully remastered from the ground up to the finest possible detail, re-engineered and upgraded, so that clients can be confident in the vehicle’s longevity, strength, and enduring quality.

Every step in the Works Bespoke design process is personalised with a range of colours and finishes available to fit every lifestyle inside and out. When it comes to exterior paint finishes clients can select the colour of their dreams for the timeless bodywork, whether it is from one of the defined Heritage, Contemporary, Premium or SV Metallic palettes, or a truly bespoke option with our match to sample service.

The SV Metallic palette provides the most exclusive colour spectrum ever offered, with dramatic depth and impeccable hand-finished quality, including colours such as Sunset Gold or Sunrise Copper. Heritage options include Balmoral Green and Marine Blue, while Contemporary offers Corinthian Bronze and Firenze Red, among others. The roof can be in body colour or completed with a contrasting finish, such as Limestone – the roof colour of the recent Islay Edition.

Customisation extends far beyond body colours, with the ability to refine a multitude of exterior details, ensuring each commission perfectly matches the client and their needs. Choose between a Heritage, Standard or Adventure grille, with bonnet script, door handles and fixings in either silver or black as part of the Silver or Black Packs.

The interior is recognisably Classic Defender, revitalised and crafted in line with the client’s desired specification, with carefully chosen modern features designed to make the Classic Defender as user-friendly as possible.

A tactile and intuitive pistol shifter gear selector controls the automatic transmission, while luxurious leather can be found on the seats, side trim, doors, roof lining and dashboard, finished in one of five monotone or eight duotone options with colours such as Caraway, Liberty Blue, and Garnet. An exceptionally comfortable Premium seating option can be specified, while supportive Recaro seats are also available, with all elements finished to the highest of standards.

Prominent in the gloss black centre console is the Land Rover Classic Infotainment System, which incorporates modern functionality such as satellite navigation, DAB radio and Bluetooth thanks to a 3.5-inch touchscreen, with an original display and facia.

Carefully selected donor vehicles date from 2012-2016, with every example fitted with a naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8 providing 298kW and 515Nm of torque as part of the Works Bespoke process. Power is transmitted to the wheels via an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission and All-Wheel Drive system, providing everyday drivability and exceptional capability.