ONE OF THE WORLDS LEADING CLASSIC LAND ROVER RESTORATION SPECIALISTS.
Take a glance into our creative and industrious company.
ABOUT US
We focus on delivering quality over quantity.
We will be fully rebuilding 15 cars this year. Our team of 7 in-house specialists are dedicated to being the best they can be, with the aim of exceeding our clients expectations.
Each client deals directly with one of the owners, Ben. He looks after you from the free consultation period, through the build process, up to delivery & the aftercare. He takes great pleasure in getting to know each client, understanding their needs & ensuring that we deliver a vehicle that is both aesthetically stunning as well perfectly functional.
BUILD DURATION & ORDER TIME
We build from the chassis up, as well as building down to the smallest detail!
Built to the highest precision, attention to detail is in our blood.
Starting with a blank canvas (the chassis) ensures longevity and the best build imaginable.
We therefore take 1000 hours stripping, building, testing and perfecting each build.
Due to our fulfilled build slots, we endeavour to build your Defender within 12 months from your order date.
HAND BUILT
Our skilled technicians are devoted to make your Defender dreams a reality. Each part is hand installed by our skilled technicians.
80% of the body work is new and we only use the best parts.
BUILT FROM THE CHASSIS UP
We source your donor vehicle.
We only use chassis' which are in a pristine condition, we are very selective.
Once the chassis has passed our high standards, we will then shot blast it and protect it with the best treatment, depending on your location regulations.
BESPOKE
Your Defender, YOUR WAY. We let you choose EVERYTHING and are here to help with your choices down to the smallest detail!
Whether it's a cool suspension stance to the shade of your leather interior, or perhaps adding your logo to the steering wheel! We will guide you through our curated catalogue.
WORLDWIDE
Our Defenders are little globetrotters!
We work with clients all over the world and currently have our Defenders in 4/7 continents.
Hosting you at our workshop is something we love, we want you to explore where your Defender dreams become a Retro reality.
We understand due to busy schedules and travel time, it is not always possible for in person visits. Therefore we can travel to meet you with our samples and prospectus.
P.S. For each build, we log all your daily build photos and videos onto our ‘Track Your Build’ app.
AFTER CARE AND SERVICING
We are always on hand to support you and your Defender after your handover 'Stay & Play' trip.
For servicing your Retro, we like to accommodate you back to our workshop for a Yorkshire tea and catch up whilst your Defender is in our technicians safe hands.
For our international Retro clients, we can provide you with our best recommendations closer to the locations of where you Defender resides.
WARRANTY
Should anything go wrong, we will always be able to help. Your Retro Defender is under warranty for one year commencing from your handover date.
VISIT US
Located just outside the beautiful Georgian town of Boston Spa, we love sharing our passion with fellow Defender enthusiasts, to anyone who wants to learn or understand our brand philosophy further.
Our impressive Retro HQ can be visited upon appointment basis.
York Train Station: 30 minutes away.
Leeds Bradford Airport: 30 minutes away.
Manchester International Airport: 1 hour 20 minutes away.
(We will organise for you to be collected from the above.)
SAMPLE OUR PREMIUM QUALITY TO YOUR EXACT TASTE.
From our design HQ, to your door with love! Get a feel for our quality. We will pack a selection of your desired paint, leather and wood samples, as well as some Retro goodies to suit you and your family's lifestyle.