2015 Land Rover
Defender 90 Works V8 70th Edition
To celebrate Land Rover's 70th anniversary, the WORKS V8 project was launched in 2017. This project involved taking the last built and registered Land Rover Defender and upgrading it significantly. CLASSIC WORKS UK meticulously dismantled each of the 150 limited edition vehicles and installed a powerful 5.0-litre V8 petrol engine with 403 hp from the current Land Rover, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission from ZF.
The brakes, suspension, and 18-inch LM wheels in Saw Tooth design were upgraded to handle the increased performance.
The features include air conditioning, ABS with ETC & DSC (a rare option on the last Defender Classic), central locking, electric windows, heated front seats, and aluminium door handles.
The exterior was painted in one of five selectable colours, with this particular vehicle in Indus Silver and a contrasting black roof. The interior was upgraded to a luxurious leather finish in Ebony. Recaro sports seats and the Jaguar Land Rover Classic audio system with Bluetooth and navigation were also added.
The result is an automotive masterpiece.
All 150 vehicles sold out quickly after the announcement.
Each left-hand drive WORKS V8 sold in Europe was handled by our subsidiary of JLR UK. They were re-inspected, test-driven, and, with the help of the TÜV, issued new vehicle documents after a full inspection.
The vehicle displayed here was originally registered to a buyer in Portugal. Additionally, the number of WORKS V8s built on the 90 wheelbase is particularly rare.
Our dedicated sourcing team travel the world in search of outstanding Jaguar and Land Rover classic vehicles. From original examples, to cars with an incredible history, you can be certain every Works Legend lives up to the highest expectations. We’re happy to accept sourcing enquiries if you’re looking for something special.
At Classic Works we strive for authenticity in everything we do. Home to our team of expertly skilled technicians and historic car specialists who meticulously service and prepare each carefully selected vehicle. A thorough full day Health Check is performed before deeming the vehicle worthy of being a Works Legend.
Who better to provide the confidence of a fully approved vehicle than the people who created them? With all of our Classic experts under one roof, only we can ensure the highest standards required. We are also happy to include a comprehensive classic warranty package for 12 months and unlimited mileage.
