Turismo Auto Group is proud to offer this freshly completed custom Land Rover Defender 110 by Arkonik, finished in classic Epsom Green over a beautifully executed Vintage Thatch Ruskin interior and offered with delivery miles only. Built from a 1992 left-hand-drive Defender 110 Station Wagon donor, this is far more than a restored vintage Land Rover—it is a comprehensively reimagined Defender combining the unmistakable character of the original 110 with modern V8 performance, automatic transmission, upgraded brakes and suspension, air conditioning, sound insulation, contemporary electronics, and the level of finish expected from one of the best-known names in the Defender world.
Arkonik has become one of the most established specialist builders in the global Defender market, with hundreds of completed builds, a dedicated UK operation, and a significant U.S. presence through its Special Vehicle Operations facility in Charleston, South Carolina. The company has been exporting custom Defenders to North America since 2011 and has built its reputation around deeply restored, highly personalized trucks designed to retain the character of the original Defender while making them considerably easier to live with in the modern world.
At the heart of this build is Arkonik’s SVO 6.2L LS3 V8 conversion producing approximately 430 horsepower, paired with a GM 6L80 6-speed automatic transmission. The transformation goes well beyond simply adding horsepower: the drivetrain is supported by an upgraded suspension and serious Wilwood braking hardware with 6-piston front and 4-piston rear calipers. The result is the type of Defender restomod enthusiasts increasingly seek—classic aluminum-bodied Land Rover design with the power, braking ability, drivability, and convenience expected from a modern performance vehicle.
Mechanical and performance highlights:
- 6.2L LS3 V8 producing approximately 430 horsepower
- GM 6L80 6-speed automatic transmission
- Left-hand-drive configuration
- Arkonik SVO suspension upgrade
- Wilwood 6-piston front brakes
- Wilwood 4-piston rear brakes
- Power steering
- Air conditioning
- Rear parking sensors
- Dakota Digital instrumentation
The exterior specification is equally well considered. Epsom Green is one of the quintessential Land Rover colors, and here it is paired with a Puma-style hood, body-color wheel arches, satin black KBX grille, Kahn 1983 wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich all-terrain tires, gloss black chequer plate, Fire & Ice side steps, Croytec detailing, and premium LED lighting. The roof rack originally associated with the base configuration was deleted, keeping the profile clean and allowing the classic 110 proportions to take center stage.
Exterior highlights:
- Epsom Green exterior
- Puma-style hood
- Satin Black KBX grille
- Body-color wheel arches and Croytec wing-top vents
- Kahn 1983 wheels
- BFGoodrich all-terrain tires
- Twin-Cat LED headlamps
- Ice White premium LED exterior lighting
- Bumper-mounted daytime running lights
- Gloss Black chequer plate
- Fire & Ice side steps
- NAS-style rear step
- Swing-away spare wheel carrier
- Rear LED work lamp
- Sunroof
- Window tint and clear UV windshield protection
- Raptor Black steering guard
- Silver Croytec exterior furniture
Inside, Arkonik has created an environment that feels distinctly Defender while being dramatically more refined than anything that left Solihull in period. Premium Ruskin upholstery in Vintage Thatch gives the cabin a warm, heritage-inspired appearance, complemented by dark Coffee suede across the headliner and side panels, leather door cards, black carpeting with an NVH sound-deadening package, and Arkonik’s distinctive steering wheel and alloy controls.
The seating configuration provides impressive versatility, with modular front seats, two premium high-back second-row seats, and four traditional tip-up seats in the load area. Heated seating is provided for both the first and second rows.
Interior and technology highlights:
- Premium Ruskin Vintage Thatch upholstery
- Coffee dark-brown suede headliner and side panels
- Modular front seating
- Two premium high-back second-row seats
- Four rear tip-up seats
- Heated first- and second-row seats
- Leather door cards
- Black carpet with NVH insulation package
- Arkon X steering wheel
- Premium center lockbox with USB connectivity
- Dakota Digital dash
- 9-inch NEX touchscreen display
- Pioneer premium audio
- Apple CarPlay
- Rear-view camera
- Central locking
- Air conditioning
- Alloy interior furniture
What separates an Arkonik from the enormous number of cosmetically modified Defenders on the market is the depth of the build. The goal is not simply to make an old Defender look new; it is to preserve what makes the original 110 special while systematically addressing the areas where a vintage truck can feel compromised in modern use. The LS3 drivetrain, automatic transmission, Wilwood brakes, revised suspension, HVAC, NVH treatment, upgraded instrumentation, premium interior and modern electronics create a Defender that can realistically be enjoyed rather than merely admired.
Finished in one of Land Rover’s most iconic colors and configured with an unusually tasteful heritage-inspired interior, this delivery-mile Arkonik 110 offers the visual character of a classic Defender with an entirely different level of performance and usability underneath. For an enthusiast considering a high-end custom Defender from one of the established builders in the space, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a completed example without enduring the lengthy design and build process.
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