VISION
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XJ6 RESTORATION
‘Greatest Hits’
Classic cars, and classic Jaguars in particular, have always been popular with rock stars and musicians, and this bespoke Jaguar XJ6 build is a perfect example.
Iron Maiden drummer, Nicko McBrain, asked the expert team at Jaguar Classic to bring his car back to ‘as-new’ condition, but to do so in a way that resulted in a unique build.
We worked closely with Nicko to bring the car back to life both inside and out, while adding the kind of one-off additions that both enhance its status as a classic car and which speak directly to his career in one of the world’s most famous rock bands.
The project involved more than 3,500 hours of work, with more than 4,000 parts refinished, replaced or redesigned. Unlike any 1984 XJ6 before, it incorporates substantial modifications to the exterior, interior, drivetrain and suspension.
Leather seats were hand trimmed in Pimento Red with black piping and embossed head rests, while a black hand‑crafted carpet and Alcantara headlining finishes off the trim. The dashboard features Dark Grey stained Sycamore veneers – the preferred material for Nicko’s favourite snare drums.
The aluminium rotary controls on the dashboard are inspired by the control knobs found on Marshall guitar amplifiers and its drum kit-inspired pedals are finished in chrome and black. The custom three‑spoke sports steering wheel features Nicko’s unique mascot – the ‘Eddie Growler’ – while the revised dashboard features a state‑of‑the‑art Alpine touchscreen control for the 1100W sound system.
The 4.2‑litre in‑line six‑cylinder engine features a trio of 2.0‑inch SU carburettors from the E‑type – Nicko’s favourite set up – as well as uprated front and rear suspension with adjustable dampers. Machined quad‑exhaust tail pipes finish‑off a specially‑designed exhaust system.
CLASSIC RESTORATIONS
RESTORE YOUR JAGUAR TO ORIGINALITY
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.