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A BOUTIQUE LAND ROVER RESTORATION ATELIER

RESTORED

CLASSIC LAND ROVERS,


WITHOUT COMPROMISE.

Osprey Custom 4x4 restores and reimagines classic
Land Rover vehicles with modern performance,
refined craftsmanship, and everyday drivability.

Your vision.
Restored by Osprey.

34° 13' 34.5" N • 77° 55' 41.2" W ⎯ WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA

THE OSPREY APPROACH

HERITAGE FORM.
MODERN DRIVABILITY.

An Osprey restoration begins with the character of the original Land Rover platform, then refines the details that make it more capable, more comfortable, and more rewarding to drive today.

Each vehicle is approached as a complete restoration: structure, powertrain, suspension, braking, interior craftsmanship, electrical systems, finishing details, and the small choices that separate a thoughtful commission from a cosmetic refresh.

Restored with restraint. Refined for the road ahead.

Mechanics at Osprey Custom 4x4 working on a vehicle interior.

AVAILABLE NOW

AVAILABLE VEHICLES

Explore currently available vehicles from Osprey Custom 4x4, including completed restorations, specialty vehicles, select trade-ins, and other carefully chosen inventory.

1997 Land Rover Defender 90 NAS Soft Top

Available • Stock No. 119025A • $209,950 USD

Rare, powerful, and deeply purposeful, this 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 NAS Soft Top restoration pairs authentic NAS character with supercharged LSA V8 performance, upgraded drivability, and a new hot-dipped galvanized chassis.

Finished in Beluga Black with a premium soft top, Safety Devices cage, and carefully selected performance hardware, it delivers open-air Defender character with serious modern capability.

PRIVATE COMMISSIONS

COMMISSION A
LAND ROVER RESTORATION

For clients who want something more personal, Osprey offers boutique restoration commissions built around classic Land Rover platforms.

From platform selection and design direction to powertrain, interior, paint, trim, and final delivery, each commission is shaped around how the vehicle will be used, seen, and enjoyed.

Whether the goal is a compact soft top, a long-wheelbase station wagon, or a utility-focused pickup, every Osprey restoration begins with the original character of the platform and evolves through thoughtful decisions in craftsmanship, drivability, and finish.


CONSULTATION
........Define the platform, priorities, and overall direction.

CRAFTSMANSHIP
........Refine the mechanical, interior, and exterior details.

DELIVERY
........Complete the restoration with testing, finishing, and handoff.


Small-batch craftsmanship. Client-led vision. Restored by Osprey.

START YOUR RESTORATION CONVERSATION
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THE OSPREY STANDARD

CRAFTED FOR THE ROAD AHEAD

Every Osprey restoration is approached as a complete vehicle, not a collection of cosmetic upgrades. Structure, powertrain, interior, finish, and drivability are considered together so the final result feels cohesive, capable, and carefully resolved.

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CHASSIS & STRUCTURE

Structural restoration, corrosion resistance, and galvanized chassis options when applicable—the foundation work that gives each vehicle long-term confidence.

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POWERTRAIN & DRIVABILITY

Modern powertrain conversions, upgraded cooling, braking, steering, suspension, and driveline components for a more effortless classic Land Rover experience.

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INTERIOR CRAFTSMANSHIP

Leather, stitching, seating layouts, trim, infotainment, audio, air conditioning, and tactile details are selected to feel considered rather than overdone.

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BODY, PAINT & FINISH

Refined paintwork, purposeful exterior hardware, upgraded lighting, and finishing details that respect the original Land Rover design heritage.

Built with restraint. Finished with purpose. Restored by Osprey.

PLATFORM & PURPOSE

DIFFERENT PLATFORMS.
ONE STANDARD.

Every Osprey restoration begins with a classic Land Rover platform and a clear understanding of how the vehicle should look, feel, and function. From compact open-air vehicles to long-wheelbase touring configurations and utility-focused pickups, each commission is guided by proportion, purpose, and restraint.

The platform may set the proportions. The restoration defines the experience.

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Defender 90

Classic proportions. Agile character.

Compact, agile, and full of character, short-wheelbase Land Rovers offer classic proportions, open-air possibilities, and unmistakable presence in a tighter footprint.

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Defender 110

Space, comfort, and range.

Long-wheelbase Land Rovers provide added space, flexibility, and touring capability for station wagon, soft top, and multi-passenger configurations.

White Land Rover Defender 130 dual cab pickup truck

Defender 130

Working capability, refined.

Utility-focused Land Rover platforms pair cargo capacity and working character with thoughtful craftsmanship, mechanical refinement, and upgraded drivability.

Each program begins with the original character of the platform and evolves through restoration, refinement, and carefully considered specification.

DISCUSS YOUR RESTORATION
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THE OSPREY PHILOSOPHY

A QUIETER
KIND OF LUXURY

Osprey restorations are not designed to shout. They are designed to feel right: the weight of the door, the grain of the leather, the stance of the vehicle, the confidence of the drivetrain, and the way old-world utility meets modern restraint.

The result is a classic Land Rover experience
refined for clients who value craftsmanship,
capability, and taste over spectacle.

PURPOSEFUL • TACTILE • QUIETLY CONFIDENT

OUR WILMINGTON WORKSHOP

WILMINGTON,
NORTH CAROLINA

Every Osprey restoration is planned, developed, and completed in-house by the team at Osprey Custom 4x4.

 

Our Wilmington, North Carolina facility is where classic Land Rovers are restored with modern precision, thoughtful craftsmanship, and respect for the character of the original platform.

OVER 20 YEARS
OF EXPERIENCE

IN-HOUSE DESIGN
& ENGINEERING

CRAFTED BY
EXPERIENCED ARTISANS

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