About Coachman-Defenders

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Coachman Defenders is built around the lifelong passion of founder Andrew Fox — a hands-on craftsman who’s been obsessed with Land Rover Defenders since childhood. His journey began at 14, studying motorsport at Thruxton before moving into mechanical engineering and fabrication. By 20, he’d bought his first Defender in pieces and rebuilt it bolt by bolt, shaping it into a modern workhorse for both adventure and family life.

That same dedication is what led Andrew to create Coachman Defenders. For the past decade, he and his team have focused on concours-level, or show-quality, restorations that honour the Defender’s heritage while elevating it with modern reliability, comfort, and craftsmanship. 

At Coachman Defender, we approach the restoration of your Defender with a careful and methodical process, treating every nut and bolt as if it were our own. From the moment we strip it down to the final touches of reassembly, we infuse our years of experience, craftsmanship, and passion into every step. Our commitment to doing things right ensures that your Defender is restored to its former glory with the utmost attention to detail. Throughout the journey, we keep you closely involved, sharing updates so you always feel connected to the build.

We offer two distinct levels of restoration — Concours and Preservation — each tailored to meet different needs while upholding our uncompromising standards. Both options can be customized to your specifications, ensuring the perfect blend of comfort and modern amenities.

• Concours restorations transform classic Defenders into timeless pieces of automotive art. They are meticulous, ground-up rebuilds designed to deliver a Defender to a condition better than when it left the factory, with every nut and bolt renewed, restored, or re-engineered. 

• Preservation restorations focus on retaining as much originality as possible, sympathetically rejuvenating the vehicle while honouring its unique story, character, and soul. Our approach ensures that its heritage shines through in every detail.

Every Defender that leaves our workshop is crafted with care, pride, and the same personal passion that ignited this journey from the very beginning. We pour our dedication into each restoration, ensuring that every vehicle reflects our commitment to excellence and authenticity.