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Project LN - Sold Monaco

After an unbelievable season in F1, Lando Norris gets to spend his winter driving a different kind of animal.

Designed to match the colour combination of a McLaren, this topless V8 is sure to turn heads, even though Monaco is the super car capital of Europe.

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D90 Ragtop - Sold USA

Arriving to us as a 25 year old county station wagon, this Defender 90 was ready for some serious TLC.

By the time it leaves Retro HQ for it's new home on Kiawah Island, it will have been re-born as a super cool Retro Defender 90 ragtop.

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D110 CSW - Sold USA

The donor Defender 110 for this build has a cool history having been a fire truck in it's previous life.

With adaptable air suspension, this is one of the most versitile Defenders we have built for our client who will split his time between LA & Montana.

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D110 Ragtop - Sold UK

Commissioned for a life by the sea, this V8 110 ragtop is as versatile as it gets.

We have fitted our custom low back vinyl bench seats, to go with the marshall cubby & stunning Iroko wood floor, making this the perfect car to cruise to the beach with your friends, dogs and surf boards…

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Series IIa - Sold UK

One of our favourite builds to date, it doesn't get more retro than a Series IIa.

This car came to us in bits after someone decided they had bitten off more then they could chew. After a full rebuild & with a TVR V8 under the hood, this Series IIa was an absolute blast to drive.

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D90 CSW - Sold UK

Re-built on a galvanised chassis with a new galvanised bulkhead, this car was designed around our clients busy outdoor lifestyle.

With an old school, retro look, the combination of Marine Blue paintwork, galvanised elements & tan interior came together beautifully.

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D90 Ragtop - Sold UK

Project orange, as it was often referred to, was commissioned by a client who plans to tour around Morocco in it.

With an automatic gearbox & specially designed Iroko storage box in the rear this Defender is ready to take in the wonders Morocco has to offer.

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D90 Ragtop - Sold USA

Starting with a Spanish donor, this Defender 90 ragtop was rebuilt to our clients specifications.

Combining the premium distressed brown leather with Marine Blue paint & a number of galvanised parts, this car turned out every bit as stunning as expected.

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D90 Pickup - Sold Germany

Bought from the "pompiers" in southern France, this car underwent a full nut & bolt restoration.

Finished in Atlantic Green with a black roof & custom "shou sugi ban" wooden tub, it is now living it's best life off-roading in Munich, Germany.

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D90 Ragtop - Sold USA

Our first ever ragtop was the inspiration for this D90 Ragtop, it was designed to accentuate the clean lines of the Defender.

It's now splits its time between the beautiful sub-tropical beaches of South Carolina and the law making state of Washington DC, USA.

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D90 Electric - Sold Ibiza

An Electric Defender? That's right. We've combined our style with our EV partner Electrogenic's market leading technology.

With a 120kw motor & 72kWh battery pack with CCS charging capability, this Defender 90 will cover a real world distance of around 120 miles.

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D90 Ragtop - Sold USA

Named "Project Popo" this Defender 90' lived it's previous life as a police car for the Italian Carabinieri.

We love cars with a story & we plan on continuing it. Once built it will be going on a Retro road trip to Monaco, with project F1, before leaving for its new life in Utah.

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D110 CSW - Sold USA

In the final stages of being tested, this Defender will soon leave for it's new home in MA, US.

Designed for our client & his family, this Defender 110 is going to look amazing and drive even better. Keep an eye out for the finished car.

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D90 Ragtop - Sold Ibiza

Now living on the party island of Ibiza, this Defender 90 Ragtop has the style of the first ragtop we ever built mixed in with some of our customers personal preferences.

Mixing Atlantic Green paintwork with Sahara leather interior & oak floor, what's not to like?

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110 CSW - Sold UK (In Build)

This Masai Red & Limestone 110 CSW first rolled out of the factory in Solihull in 1983.

Having already been rebuilt around 20 years ago, our client has entrusted us to restore the car to its original glory & specifications. It will be Retro in every sense.

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D110 CSW - Sold USA

Montana, home of the Crazy Mountains is where this Defender 110 County Station Wagon now calls home.

A full nut & bolt rebuild, our client Thomas had dreamed about owing a Defender for over 20 years. We took great pleasure in building this one, exactly how he wanted it.

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D90 Ragtop - Sold UAE

Based on a couple of our previous builds this Defender 90 ragtop had a few subtle differences.

Painted Atlantic Green with a Sahara interior, this car now lives in the UAE & will be joined in late 2023 by a Defender 110 for the same client.

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D110 Ragtop - Sold USA

This build was commissioned by our clients, Alex & Gina in Oregon, USA to enjoy with their family.

We combined the luxury tan mohair roof, distressed cognac interior & Keswick Green to make it the perfect Defender for weekends at the beach.

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D90 CSW - Sold UK

A perfect example of building an idea, we collaborated with our client to ensure he got what he wanted.

Our client was very passionate about the cars aesthetics. Painted in Porsche Pantone Blue over a tan honeycomb interior, everyone was delighted with the final result.

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