Hand-built, high-powered, and deeply nostalgic, the Land Rover Classic Defender V8 Soft Top is back to steal your off-road heart. This isn’t your average vintage restoration—it’s a full-blown love letter to the golden era of rugged British utility, reimagined with modern muscle and bespoke luxury. Inspired by the legendary NAS 90 of the 1990s, each made-to-order Defender begins with an original 2012–2016 donor vehicle and is transformed by Land Rover Classic’s expert engineers. The rebuild includes a fire-breathing 405 hp 5.0-liter V8 engine, an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission, uprated brakes, and a redesigned suspension system featuring Bilstein dampers and Eibach anti-roll bars.

This is open-air freedom with refined aggression. The canvas soft top, available in four colors and two hood styles, can be unzipped and rolled for top-down drives, with nods to the original NAS 90’s design DNA. Inside, the cabin is just as customizable, with up to 13 leather options, a match-to-sample paint program, and even luxe extras like a surfboard rack or wine cooler. Whether you go for the classic 16-inch Wolf wheels or the tougher 18-inch Sawtooth alloys, the Defender’s stance is as bold as its brawn.

The Classic Defender V8 Soft Top is available in extremely limited quantities through Land Rover Classic, starting at $259,600. For those who value heritage, craftsmanship, and personalization, this is the ultimate rebirth of an icon.

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