LAND Rover restomods are all the rage right now, whether they are created by the many aftermarket specialists or by JLR itself via its Classic business, or as DIY projects by private owners. Most of them are based on the old Defender, but a few companies are offering tweaked Range Rover classics, and at least one is playing around with early Discoverys.
The word ‘restomod’ conjures up a wide range of meanings and interpretations, but to put it as simply as possible, it is about incorporating non-standard or non-original elements in the rebuild of an older vehicle, the idea being to make it easier or safer to drive, or simpler to maintain, or more reliable or economical to run, or better at what it was originally designed and built to do. Some owners want to create a unique vehicle that reflects their taste and personality, and some want one that drives like a modern but with retro style. Others simply want to make it go faster.
So, restomod is not a particularly easy and definitive thing
