COLOUR-CHANGING CLASSIC DEFENDER V8 FAMILY INTRODUCES NEW DOUBLE CAB OPTION

24 June 2026

A one‑off client commission of four Classic Defender V8 introduces 110 Double Cab Pick Up to the Works Bespoke family.

  • Classic Defender V8 family, commissioned by a single client, displays the plethora of customisation possibilities at Land Rover Classic
  • Each car is finished in new Spectral Green with Icy White exterior detailing and semi‑aniline Bridge of Weir Vanilla leather interior
  • 110 Double Cab Pick‑Up and 90 Hard Top bodystyles are now available for commissioning alongside 90 Station Wagon, 90 Soft Top and 110 Station Wagon
  • New options include integrated touchscreen infotainment, bringing wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity to Classic Defender V8
  • Commission your custom Classic Defender V8 from Land Rover Classic

A family of matching remastered Classic Defender V8s in four iconic bodystyles is the latest eye‑catching commission created by Land Rover Classic, the official home of Classic Defender restoration and customisation.

The quartet comprising 90 Station Wagon, 90 Soft Top, 110 Station Wagon, and newly introduced 110 Double Cab Pick‑Up, is notable for its colour‑changing Spectral Green paint finish that seamlessly transitions between green, purple and gold ‑ depending on where the vehicles are viewed from and the light conditions.

The Spectral Green finish extends to the diamond‑turned 18‑inch Sawtooth alloy wheels, exterior badging and central interior fascia panels too, with each vehicle spending close to 400 hours in Land Rover Classic’s in‑house paint facility – from meticulous surface preparation to colour matching and final polish.  

Each of the four‑car collection also features a contrasting Icy White roof and expedition cage, Defender bonnet script, and hand‑painted white coachlines.

Inside, semi‑aniline Bridge of Weir Vanilla leather upholstered seats and trim are complemented by contrast green stitching to match the exterior. Superwool® carpets are bound in Bridge of Weir leather with the floor mats featuring debossed Defender wordmark.

The single‑client commission represents the near‑infinite customisation possibilities that Land Rover Classic offers clients via its Works Bespoke service, including the option to specify a colour inspired from any source, including personal items, natural landscapes or other vehicles in their collection.

This spectacular Works Bespoke commission demonstrates the breadth of Land Rover Classic’s customisation capabilities – the result of a collaborative creative process that engages our clients with our in‑house design, engineering and craftspeople to bring their vision to life. An authentic Classic Defender V8 (or four, in this case), hand‑built and remastered by the original manufacturer.

Dominic Elms
Director, Land Rover Classic

Every Classic Defender V8 is remastered from an original 2012‑2016 Defender, uprated with 405PS power and a comprehensive set of specially developed performance parts.

New options for Classic Defender V8 commissions

Instantly recognisable and long admired by Defender enthusiasts, the 110 Double Cab Pick‑Up body style is now available for Classic Defender V8 commissions, blending the versatility of a four‑door, five‑seat, pick‑up with the unmistakable character of Land Rover’s most enduring design.

The compact and practical two‑seat 90 Hard Top body style is also now available, alongside existing 90 Station Wagon, 90 Soft Top and 110 Station Wagon body styles. 

A new specially developed 9‑inch touchscreen infotainment option brings wireless connectivity to Classic Defender. Integrated perfectly within a custom fascia, the system features Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, plus DAB/DAB+ Digital Radio, Bluetooth®, and 13‑band graphic equaliser. An optional reversing camera is located discreetly within the rear bumper or optional step and includes a camera lens washer.

An expanded palette of paint colours for the roof and 16‑inch heavy‑duty Wolf wheel options now includes Fuji White and Corris Grey, while a Trophy Pack featuring Narvik Black Gloss bonnet, roof, rear door assembly and wheel arches is also added, offering further scope to contrast with the body colour. 

ENDS

Further information

About Land Rover Classic

Land Rover Classic is the official source of authentic cars, expert services, genuine parts and unforgettable experiences for classic Land Rover enthusiasts worldwide. Our team of highly‑skilled engineers at our Classic Works facility in Coventry specialises in outstanding Land Rover and Range Rover restorations, including our Works Bespoke customisation service for Classic Defender V8. 

All enquiries from prospective Land Rover Classic customers should be directed to:  
www.landrover.com/classic

(UK and RoW) +44 (0) 2476 566 600, sales@classic‑jaguarlandrover.com 

(EU) +49 2054 939 870, classic.germany@jaguarlandrover.com

Important notice
JLR is constantly seeking ways to improve the specification, design and production of its vehicles, parts and accessories and alterations take place continually. Whilst every effort is made to produce up‑to‑date literature, this document should not be regarded as an infallible guide to current specifications or availability, nor does it constitute an offer for the sale of any particular vehicle, part or accessory. All figures are manufacturer’s estimates. 

Notes to Editors

Classic Defender V8 


All authentic Classic Defender V8s feature Land Rover’s naturally aspirated 5.0‑litre petrol V8 engine, producing 405PS and 515Nm of torque, mated to an eight‑speed ZF automatic transmission with sport mode. Chassis upgrades include revised suspension geometry, uprated springs, dampers and anti‑roll bars, a revised steering system and larger brakes with 335mm/300mm discs front/rear and four‑piston calipers.

Every Classic Defender V8 is individually commissioned, and hand‑assembled by the expert engineers at Land Rover Classic. Each example starts with a carefully sourced donor Defender originally manufactured at Solihull between 2012 and 2016, before it is comprehensively stripped, rebuilt and enhanced, resulting in a vehicle that meets modern quality, durability and performance expectations while retaining authentic Defender DNA. The finished vehicle has a one‑year, unlimited mileage warranty. 

 

Further Information

For more information on the full range of cars, services, parts and experiences offered by Land Rover Classic, visit: www.landrover.com/classic  

For more information about Land Rover Classic Parts, including performance upgrades for the classic Defender, visit: www.parts.jaguarlandroverclassic.com  

For further Land Rover Classic media information, visit: www.media.landrover.com 

 

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