The Land Rover Defender is a beloved vehicle that has influenced generations of drivers and helped to define what it means to be British. It has been a symbol of strength, resilience and a strong culture for over 75 years.

A classic land rover defender kit car isn’t for the faint of heart, but with a few upgrades and an affordable conversion kit you can keep this iconic SUV going for years to come. Electrogenic’s kit uses a Tesla large drive unit, boosting horsepower to 450 or 650 and allowing the Defender to accelerate to 60 in under three seconds.

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It also comes with a 52-kwh battery pack that is expected to provide about 100 miles of range. It’s fully scalable so you can add more batteries as you need them and even extend the range at a later date.

LEGO has put a lot of thought into the design and detail of the interior, so that the car is comfortable to drive even in rough conditions. It features a working steering wheel, working suspension and a roof rack.

Inside the cabin, the new Pivi Pro infotainment system is easy to use and syncs seamlessly with your smartphone. Its rear-view mirror also offers ClearSight technology, so you can see what’s obscuring your view.

The Defender is ready to tackle anything that comes its way, with pre-programmed terrain response modes that raise the suspension and switch power to the rear wheels when it’s muddy or slippery. It can also be driven in eco or comfort mode.