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Lando Norris Commission

After an unbelievable season in F1, Lando Norris gets to spend his summer 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 - Available for summer

A ray of Retro sunshine is waiting for you!
Bursting with brightness, this D90 oozes many COOL features and will be a joy to drive…

Perfect for cruising with friends and family, our custom Iroko drinks holder will go hand in hand with the stunning Iroko wood floor.

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D90 Ragtop - Sold Czech Republic

After falling in love with the Nardo Grey colour chosen by F1 driver Lando Norris, our client was keen to put his own personal twist on it. Pulling out all the stops this V8 Ragtop will look just as good driving the streets of Parizska, to loading the mountain bikes in the Šumava National Park.

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D110 CSW - In Build UAE

When you love your first Retro Defender 90 so much, why not design a 110 to accompany it?
Soon to be heading to the super car capital, this Grasmere Green eye candy oozes with style. Our client has kitted this 110 out with media, sophistication as well as adaptable air suspension.

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Series III - In Build Switzerland

Looking Series-ly cool! Having undergone a full nut and bolt restoration, we have treated the chassis and installed this little heart throb with a Rover V8 under the hood.

We can’t wait to see our client driving the majestic mountainous Furka Pass and stopping off at the iconic Hotel Belvedere.

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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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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 left Retro HQ for it's new home on Kiawah Island, USA, it has been completely re-born as a super cool Retro Defender 90 ragtop.

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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 Ragtop - Available for summer

Who wouldn't want to be cruising to the beach or lake in a Retro this summer? Well here is your chance.

This Defender 90 has been designed with style, aggression & capability in mind. Enquire to find out more & beat our custom build queue.

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D90 CSW - In Build Tanzania

Rearing to drive off into the Tanzania sunset…soon this one will be ready to live in its natural habitat of the Serengeti.
Hand painted in Marine Blue and detailed with galvanised capping's, this exterior is going to be exquisite. The customised interior features a cracked wax leather and a wood heritage steering wheel.

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D110 CSW - In Build UAE

After an in person meeting with our interested client in Dubai, it was obvious he wanted to design this D110 with his family in mind.
Fitted with Low Rider adaptable air suspension & internal comforts, this D110 will spend its weekends adventuring and picnicking in the Liwa Desert.

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D90 Ragtop - In Build USA

California dreamin! Soon this D90 will be raring to travel Route 66 and what better way to drive 2,400 miles than in a modified Defender?

With a custom designed tan interior and a stained iroko tub, this one is quite literally looking FLOOR-less!

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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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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 versatile Defenders we have built for our client who will split his time between LA & Montana.

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D110 CSW - Sold USA

Designed for our US based client & his family, this Defender 110 County Station Wagon looks amazing.

Painted in Keswick Green over a Shelly Spice Leather interior with hexagon stitch, the interior and exterior combination is stunning.

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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

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 entrusted our technicians to restore his pride and joy to its original glory and specifications. This one is 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 summer 2024 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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