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Consultation
Understand how the vehicle should look, feel and be used.
Cotswold Reworked
Defender builds,
directed with purpose.
Founder-led Defender and heritage Land Rover commissions shaped around the vehicle, the journey and the character worth preserving.
Our role
Your build director,
with clear attribution.
Cotswold Partnership develops the client brief, helps assess or source the vehicle, agrees the specification and coordinates the appropriate independent specialists.
Mechanical, body, paint, trim and other specialist work remains attributed to the people and businesses responsible for it. We do not present their work as an in-house restoration workshop.
The build process
Eight clear stages. One considered brief.
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Donor or sourcing
Assess your vehicle or help identify a suitable foundation.
03
Specification
Define the priorities, materials, intended use and responsible work packages.
04
Design approval
Agree the documented scope, attributed specialists, budget and approval points.
05
Mechanical and body work
Coordinate approved work with the appropriate independent specialists.
06
Interior and finishing
Bring together the agreed cabin, technology and finishing details.
07
Testing and preparation
Arrange appropriate checks, documentation and final preparation.
08
Handover
Present the vehicle with its agreed specification and available records.
Build directions
A framework for the conversation.
These categories are non-exhaustive. Final scope depends on the vehicle, inspection findings, regulations, specialist availability and an approved written quotation.
Donor & body style
The starting vehicle, wheelbase and body configuration.
Exterior finish
Colour, protection and restrained exterior details.
Wheels & stance
Wheel, tyre and stance choices suited to intended use.
Suspension & braking
Appropriate specialist-led chassis and braking scope.
Engine & drivetrain
Inspection-led reliability, drivability and powertrain decisions.
Cabin materials
Leather, cloth, flooring and durable surface choices.
Seats & trim
Seating layout, comfort and sympathetic trim details.
Audio & technology
Discreet navigation, connectivity, audio and charging.
Touring, utility or lifestyle
Storage and equipment shaped around real use.
Security & finishing details
Tracking, security and the final considered touches.
Previous builds
Build gallery being prepared
We are preparing a selection of completed projects and build stories. Only approved, accurately documented work will be presented here.
Visit the Video CentrePricing
Scoped individually
Following consultation and vehicle inspection, we provide a detailed specification and quotation. No displayed option is a binding offer or guarantee of availability.
Vehicle-led decisions
Condition, identity, regulations and serviceability inform the scope.
Approval before work
Responsibilities, changes and quotation are agreed in writing.
Documented handover
Available specifications and records stay with the completed vehicle.
Build consultation
Tell us what you want the vehicle to become
You do not need a finished specification. Tell us whether you have a donor vehicle, the model you prefer, how you plan to use it, your approximate scope and timing.