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At Retro Defenders we specialise in the full restoration of the iconic original Land Rover Defender & Series models, building vehicles for customers around the world.

Deep Bronze Green, a commanding 5.7L V8 and rich driftwood leather throughout. Meticulously restored and hand-built by R...
19/10/2026

Deep Bronze Green, a commanding 5.7L V8 and rich driftwood leather throughout. Meticulously restored and hand-built by Retro Defenders, this classic Land Rover Defender pairs exceptional craftsmanship with bespoke details.

Get in touch to commission your own.

A Defender 110, reimagined with purpose. Every detail considered, every finish perfected. Built around your vision, made...
16/10/2026

A Defender 110, reimagined with purpose. Every detail considered, every finish perfected. Built around your vision, made to stand the test of time. 
 
Build yours.

15/10/2026
A classic Land Rover Series 88, with a 5.7L Chevrolet Small Block V8 at its heart.  Finished in Deep Bronze Green with c...
15/10/2026

A classic Land Rover Series 88, with a 5.7L Chevrolet Small Block V8 at its heart.

Finished in Deep Bronze Green with contrasting orange leather upholstery, this open-top build brings together iconic British design and V8 performance.

Classic Defender 90 styling, reimagined with a fully electric conversion.  Finished in Dolphin Grey and designed for ope...
14/10/2026

Classic Defender 90 styling, reimagined with a fully electric conversion. 
 
Finished in Dolphin Grey and designed for open-top cruising, a modern take on an icon. 
 
Get in touch to start your build.

12/10/2026

550 hours of work. One first drive. 
 
Ryan takes our Shire Blue Land Rover Defender out for its first run, powered by a 4.6 Rover V8. 
 
A glimpse of the engineering beneath the bodywork, before the interior goes in and the build comes together. 
 
The first drive is always a milestone.

Rubin Red.   A classic Mercedes colour, reimagined on our custom Land Rover Defender 90.
11/10/2026

Rubin Red.  
 
A classic Mercedes colour, reimagined on our custom Land Rover Defender 90.

Pleasure to have you in the workshop Earl!
10/10/2026

Pleasure to have you in the workshop Earl!

Santorini Black, paired with Vele Betulla leather.  Understated from the outside, distinctive in every detail.  Availabl...
10/10/2026

Santorini Black, paired with Vele Betulla leather. 
 
Understated from the outside, distinctive in every detail. 
 
Available now. Enquire to find out more.

Address

RETRO Defenders, Ashway, Street 6, Thorpe Arch Estate
Wetherby
LS237FA

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+441423203515

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