Heritage Restoration
Heritage Series D110 - 300Tdi - RHD
Pre-Restoration
We acquired this Defender from South Africa it was formerly owned by a doctor near Cape Town. It was an excellent running and driving donor vehicle, but was also a great candidate for full restoration due to the solid body and chassis.
Assessment + Strip Down
Disassembly of a vintage Land Rover Defender in preparation for preservation is a meticulous undertaking that involves careful assessment of each part. Beginning with the exterior, the body panels, including the front fenders, doors, hood, are methodically removed, ensuring they are cataloged for future reference. But for the most part, it’s two solid days of taking stuff apart.
Mechanical
There are a variety of mechanical components of a Land Rover Defender restoration. The most essential elements are the engine, gearbox, transfer case, and axles. These are all stripped down and taken to our machining workshop to assess what needs to be done for the next stage of the refurbishment. The engine and gearbox are typically completely rebuilt, with the axles and transfer cases requiring extensive service.
Chassis
The chassis was completely stripped down, with every nut, bolt, and bracket removed. We send each chassis out for media blasting to remove any rust or hidden issues before putting it through a powder coating process – bringing the chassis back to a factory condition.
