VISION
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME
A TAILOR-MADE XK120
DAVID GANDY
Jaguar Land Rover Classic had the privilege of working closely with renowned British model and life-long Jaguar enthusiast David Gandy. Our bespoke specialists meticulously restored his XK120 – following a search for the ideal 1954 base car in California, US – and presented it in a special handover before its inaugural drive to the Monaco ePrix.
The 11-month XK120 restoration project took place at our Classic Works facility, where our expert team poured over 2,700 hours of skill, craftsmanship, and acute attention to detail into realizing Gandy’s dream car. From an upgraded engine to custom interior touches, the base car was transformed into a race-ready vehicle, inspired by the XK120 Lightweight.
The cabin is adapted to accommodate 6’2 David, replacing the double battery behind the driver’s seat with a single battery behind the passenger to free up space and creating a made-to-measure front seat with a custom 15-inch steering wheel to enhance his comfort even further.
Whether you’d like to give your Classic the bespoke treatment, or if it’s a case of scouring the globe to source and lovingly restore your ideal car through our Works Legends service, Jaguar Land Rover Classic are ready to work with you to bring your ideas to life. Plus, we’ll keep your vehicle in perfect check with our seasonal health check-ups.
CLASSIC RESTORATIONS
RESTORE YOUR JAGUAR TO ORIGINALITY
CLASSIC DEFENDER WORKS V8 ISLAY EDITION
EXCLUSIVELY YOURS
Islay Edition is limited to just 30 unique examples, with 17 available as a 90 short wheelbase and 13 as a seven-seat 110 wheelbase respectively. Each vehicle is a meticulously restored and rebuilt Classic Defender that has been expertly sourced by Land Rover Classic specialists.
Engine
5.0 litre petrol V8
Power
405 hp
Torque
515 NM
Wheels
16 inch
SHADES OF ORIGINS
Informed by the Mid Grey exterior of the 1965 original, Islay Edition is finished in Heritage Grey with contrast roof and heavy-duty steel wheels in Limestone.
Complementing the iconic grille and heritage Land Rover badging, a bespoke side graphic reads ‘GXC 639C’. This is the registration of Spencer Wilks’ Series IIa.
EVERY STITCH A STORY
As an elegant gesture to the land that inspired its name, Islay Edition’s seats, door cards, central armrest and sun visor all feature a tactile tweed crafted by the Islay Woollen Mill.
Its earthy palette is a harmony of blue for the sea and the sky, purple for the local heather, and a subtle yellow for the peaty grasslands.
THE WORDS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD
Reminders of Land Rover’s legacy are judiciously placed around the Islay Edition’s cabin. This includes a plaque adjacent to the gearshift that tells the story of how the Land Rover name was born.
DISTILLED DETAILS
Reinforcing the link back to Islay Edition’s Hebridean heritage, the removable console tray – complete with leather tabs – features the oak of whisky barrels sourced from the local Kilchoman Distillery. Spencer Wilks’ granddaughter Kathy Wills established the distillery with her husband, Anthony, in 2005.
Within each tray, a unique wooden disc replicating the end of a whisky barrel showcases the vehicle as one of 30 limited edition examples marking 75 years of Land Rover.
About Us
JAGUAR LAND ROVER CLASSIC
Jaguar Land Rover Classic Parts was established to provide genuine parts for owners, caring for vehicles that have been out of production for 10 years or more. We provide the highest level of service and deliver tens of thousands of Genuine Parts to thousands of customers across the world, directly from the home of Classic.
JAGUAR LAND ROVER CLASSIC
Sourcing classic Jaguars and Land Rovers from all over the world before bringing them home to where they were born, our Works Legends programme sees a distinct selection of original, collectible vehicles, returned to our state-of-the-art purpose-built Classic Works facility, for vehicle servicing and preparation.
Every classic vehicle undergoes a meticulous full day Health Check performed by our team of specialist service technicians, before it’s deemed eligible to be a certified pre-owned. Along with a lifetime of history, every vehicle benefits from a 12-month unlimited mileage warranty.