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Despite being busy pushing the V8 in the new Defender while adding a larger version of the 130 three-row, Land Rover still had time to play around with the classic model. Although the original boxy off-roader went out of production in 2016, it was briefly resurrected last year by the Land Rover Classic division for the Works V8 Trophy model. The limited-edition special gets a follow-up, eschewing the Eastnor Yellow paint for the camouflage-like livery.
Meet the Land Rover Classic Defender Works V8 Trophy II, limited to only 25 units available in the 90 and 110 Station Wagon body models, plus the 110 Double Cap Pick-up not offered on last year’s model. While it may look like an Arctic camo at first glance, the all-terrain vehicle has a special finish that depicts the 23 locations the Defender has tackled in its 70+ year history, including spots from The Camel Trophy.
As you probably know by now, this vehicle is not entirely new. The 25 units are based on the 2012-2016 Defender donor car, which the Land Rover Classic was disassembled and rebuilt by hand. Power comes from the familiar 5.0-liter V8 engine that pushes out 400 hp and 515 Nm (380 lb-ft) of torque sent to both axles via an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission.
Featuring a Fuji White main color with a Narvik Black roof and glossy black accents, the Defender Works V8 Trophy II sports 18-inch alloy wheels and 1.27-meter-wide LED headlights on the roof. There’s also a rear-mounted ladder to access the roof rack while the black hood has received a satin finish to reduce glare.
Stepping inside, the Land Rover Classic has fitted Recaro sport seats wrapped in black and white Windsor leather. There are more skins to be found on the headliner, door card, and dashboard. By the way, the dashboard has a modern infotainment system with mobile connectivity and navigation. A bespoke Elliot Brown watch is also fitted and you can separately purchase a matching watch which is limited to 1,000 units.
Those wanting a pickup better act fast as only five will be offered, with the other 20 divided equally between 90 and 110 carriages. While last year’s model had a starting price of £195,000, the new Defender Works V8 Trophy II is much more expensive. It retails from £225,000 for 90 in the UK. That’s about $274,000 at the current exchange rate.
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