Land Rover Defender Restomods from tuner Skyfall Automotive!

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This year the tuner wants Skyfall Automotive set new standards when it comes to restoring classic cars. Specifically, it's about the one that was actually designed as a war vehicle Land Rover Defender. Based in Mexico, Skyfall Automotive offers five different models: the two-door Defender 90, the four-door Defender 110, the Pickup Defender 130 as well as converted versions of the Defender 90 and 110 as a crew cab pickup. A special option is converting into a Soft top convertible, suitable for leather interior. Currently the vehicles only have the original ones TD5 diesel engines equipped, but in the future Skyfall is also planning variants with American ones V8 engines.

Skyfall Land Rover Defender

Currently the TD5 engine comes with a manual 5-speed transmission combined, and there is no information on the topic yet automatic transmission for the LS conversion. Skyfall is looking for the base vehicle in Europe and checking its suitability Restomod checked. Then it begins Import process to Mexico, followed by an external and internal Catering.

The restomod process includes separating the body from the chassis, restoring the chassis to old Land Rover specifications and finally assembling it. The starting price for a finished Skyfall vehicle is around EUR 83.000. Luis Argüelles, founder of Skyfall Automotive, emphasizes: “Skyfall stands for quality above all, limitless personalization options and a clear focus on the wishes of every customer." To the Paintwork Includes original Land Rover colors and the ability to apply any color. When personalizing the Defender you can choose between the old OEM colors and acquaintances The paint from brands such as Aston Martin, Porsche or Bentley.

improved chassis and off-road tires

And the interior options include Marshall Bluetooth components, various leather seats and Alcantara and different Seam options. According to Skyfall, the quality of the leather covering is among the top class in the industry, with suppliers from Porsche, Mercedes and other industry leaders being relied upon in this regard. And the infotainment comes with it Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity and a touchscreen in the center console. Skyfall Automotive attaches great importance to ensuring that the conversions look modern and luxurious without losing their off-road capability. A hydraulic Lenksystem, Off-road tires and an improved one Suspension ensure that every Skyfall Defender not only looks aggressive, but also drives accordingly.

• models:
  • Defender 90 (two-door)
  • Defender 110 (four-door)
  • Defender 130 (Pick up)
  • Defender 90 and 110 converted to crew cab pickups
• options:
  • Conversion to soft top convertibles in any color
  • Leather interior can be individually adjusted
• Engine options:
  • Original TD5 diesel engines, manual 5-speed gearbox
  • Future option for American V8 engines
• Restomod process:
  • Separation and restoration of body and chassis
  • Reunification for vehicle with the same numbers
• Market positioning:
  • Classic Defender look, tailor-made for the customer
  • Base price starts at approximately €83,000
• Paintwork:
  • Original Land Rover palette and individual color adjustments possible
• Inner space:
  • Marshall bluetooth speakers
  • Different leather seats, Alcantara, different stitching options
  • Entertainment system with Apple Car Play and Android Auto
  • Touchscreen center console
• Technical features:
  • Hydraulic steering system
  • Off-road tires, improved chassis
• Availability:
  • Mexico and South America, planned expansion into the US market
  • Worldwide shipping possible

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