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    Restoring UJO after 12 years of waiting - 1983 | D110 | V8 conversion to LS3

    This week, the hefty LS3 Corvette 6.2L engine has been fitted along with a 6-speed GM6L80 automatic transmission, which will allow UJO to bolt from 0 to 60 in a little under 7 seconds once up and running!
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    Restoring UJO after 12 years of waiting - 1983 | D110 | V8 conversion to LS3

    In 2006, Andy Hayes (Arkonik CEO) purchased a 1983 V8 Defender 110 in Stratos Blue. This vehicle was the first step in the creation and development of Arkonik. 200 of our restored Defenders have now been shipped into North America whilst UJO has sat quietly in Andy’s collection, waiting for its...
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    A NEW Defender with serious attitude. What do you think?

    Thankyou for the feedback @DiscoDavis. Each one we restore is designed by our clients so it's always our duty to steer them in the direction that most suits their personal tastes and lifestyle, the puma hoods always seem to be more popular. We have been doing a fair few classic looking...
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    A NEW Defender with serious attitude. What do you think?

    Thanks very much @Silmarillion. We don't have any vids just yet but once it reaches its new owner, we'll hopefully see it in action!
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    A NEW Defender with serious attitude. What do you think?

    Thanks Steve, plenty more on our website.
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    A NEW Defender with serious attitude. What do you think?

    Glad you like it (y).
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    A NEW Defender with serious attitude. What do you think?

    1992 | CORRIS GREY | 3.5 V8 http://bit.ly/RENEGADE-D110 Out newest Edition has been named RENEGADE; an armour clad rebel breaking out from the traditional Defender mould. Its top spec details include a bespoke Ruskin interior trim, Defender nudge bar and KBX® grille accentuated by Java Black...
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    Newly restored Defender 110: the perfect balance?

    We believe this classic Epsom Green Defender is the perfect balance of traditional accents and modern styling. A KBX® grille, WARN® winch and Front Runner® roof rack replace OEM accessories, making it better than the original. The Vintage Thatch leather trim also echoes authentic Land Rover...
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    GIBRALTAR: Tackling the Roads Less Travelled

    Thanks for your suggestion! Whilst we would love to build something within this price range, our procurement process, full restoration process and personal delivery service mean we put hundreds of hours into each Defender we create. Each one is fully customised to our client's specifications and...
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    GIBRALTAR: Tackling the Roads Less Travelled

    This truck has been named GIBRALTAR by its Californian creator after the iconic coastal mountain that climbs 4000 feet out of Santa Barbara. Restored by Arkonik with a host of overland features that will allow our client to tackle the roads less travelled in this steep mountain range. The area...
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    Our Newest Defender Restoration: Woodsman D110

    WOODSMAN is a striking colour combination of Luxor Beige and Copper Black. The fine detailing of this Defender is accentuated by the earthy bronze tones of its wheel arches, hinges and roof with matching Front Runner® roof rack. This D110 is all set to prowl the forest tracks on BFGoodrich AT...
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    Arkonik Summer Promotion: Deposit to WIN a D90 soft-top

    For the first time ever, Arkonik is giving away a Defender 90 soft-top (worth over $130k) to one client, which will accompany their order upon delivery! So if you’ve been thinking about creating your perfect custom Defender, now is the time to make that dream a reality. The first 30 people to...
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