SYDNEY: For the first time, the Defender Classic V8 is now available to commission in Australia, offering clients the opportunity to create a Defender tailored to them.
Carefully selected donor vehicles date from 2012-2016, with every example fitted with a naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8 providing 298kW (405PS) and 515Nm of torque as part of the Works Bespoke process.
Power is transmitted to the wheels via an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission and All-Wheel Drive system.
Building on Defender Classic’s renowned restoration expertise, the programme delivers the ultimate expression of customisation, with every vehicle handcrafted to an individual specification.
Clients can choose from three body styles: the 90 Station Wagon, Soft Top, and 110 Station Wagon, with more variants to follow.
Using the Defender Classic online configurator, clients can create a vehicle tailored to their individual vision, exploring an extensive range of customisation options.
Throughout the commissioning process, clients can benefit from dedicated one-to-one support from the specialist teams at Classic Works in Coventry, UK, and Essen, Germany.
For clients seeking immediate ownership, a distinctive Sunset Gold Soft Top is available for sale, illustrating the breadth of personalisation available through Defender Classic.
Each Defender Classic V8 is the product of hundreds of hours of meticulous work by expert Defender Classic craftspeople.
Defender Classic director Dominic Elms said, "Since its introduction, our Works Bespoke programme has become the ultimate expression of Defender Classic ownership, with clients commissioning highly individual vehicles tailored to their personal tastes and lifestyles."
"The programme has enabled our teams to showcase extraordinary levels of craftsmanship, creativity and attention to detail, with every Defender Classic V8 handcrafted to an individual’s specification.”
Clients can specify Heritage, Standard or Adventure grille designs, select from black or silver exterior packs and tailor a wide range of additional details.
A choice of 16-inch Wolf steel wheels, finished in Black or Limestone, or 18-inch Sawtooth alloy wheels available in Gloss Black or Diamond-turned with Black contrast finish.
As with previous Defender Classic V8 models, every Works Bespoke vehicle is fitted with modern LED headlights as standard for enhanced visibility, paired with either the Heritage Lighting Pack or the Crystal Lighting Pack.
A tactile and intuitive pistol shifter gear selector controls the automatic transmission.
Premium leather extends across the dashboard, seats, door panels, and roof lining.
While remaining true to its heritage, every Defender Classic V8 benefits from thoughtfully integrated modern technology.
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, satellite navigation and DAB radio are all accessible through a 4.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system.
