Land Rover ‘Classic’ experience

Land Rover Classic has opened its doors to the new Reborn Tour giving visitors the chance to experience the restoration of an early Land Rover live at the brand’s bespoke workshop and facility at Solihull in the UK. The Reborn Tour and Driving Experience begins with refreshments and a welcome before visitors are granted exclusive access to the newly updated Jaguar Land Rover Classic workshop. Those attending the Reborn Tour gain a fascinating insight into Jaguar Land Rover’s history at the plant, plus the production techniques used on the original 1948 Series I models. Last year over 10,000 visitors saw the final year of Defender production as part of the Defender Celebration Tour and this exhibit has been relocated alongside the Classic Workshop at Solihull for visitors to see and experience. Following the workshop tour, guests have the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a Defender with a trained and experienced instructor and put it through its paces on the off-road tracks at the Solihull centre. The Reborn programme sees Land Rover Classic’s expert team draw on decades-worth of experience to handpick Series I models worth restoring from the brand’s global network. Each model undergoes a complete rebuild according to original 1948 factory specification and using Land Rover Classic parts to preserve full authenticity. This includes the choice of five period finishes including Light Green, Bronze Green, RAF Blue, Dove Grey and Poppy Red. Customers can select a preferred base vehicle with the help and guidance of Land Rover Classic’s experienced restoration team, then follow its restoration from start to finish at the new Classic workshop located within the original Defender production centre at Solihull. Jaguar Land Rover Classic forms part of the business’s Special Operations division. The division’s aim is to nurture the passion for the brand through its owners and the provision of the very best cars, service and maintenance, original parts and unforgettable experiences for owners of classic Jaguars and Land Rovers. For further information visit: // experience.landrover.com/ manufacturing-tours/ landrover-reborn-tour