VISION
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME
VELAR RESTORATION
A CLASSIC REIMAGINED
The Velar name predates today’s Range Rover Velar, as it was first used by Land Rover to disguise the identity of pre-production examples of the first-generation Range Rover in the late Sixties.
This example was owned by Land Rover Classic and sold to the client, and the mantra for its restoration was to use as many original parts as possible – even if that meant re-working them with the aid of the extensive archive that sits within the Classic Works facility at Ryton-on-Dunsmore.
The original chassis went through a full rework and was repaired and treated, while the bodywork underwent a similar overhaul. The finished product features the original dashboard, seat frames, and gearbox – all refurbished to the highest standard and to its original prototype specification
One of the few pieces of modernisation the client requested was the addition of power steering, to make it easier to manoeuvre in tight spaces.
Our expert engineers and technicians are able to deliver uniquely bespoke vehicles, and the Velar project is the perfect example of what can be achieved when restoring a one-off vehicle from the ground-up to its original form.
CLASSIC RESTORATIONS
RESTORE YOUR LAND ROVER TO ORIGINALITY
CLASSIC RESTORATIONS
RESTORE YOUR LAND ROVER 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.