Past Projects

This exhaustive restoration represents our most meticulously built Defender to date with over 900 hours logged in the process. Our mission was to infuse modern drivability while retaining the nostalgia and off-pavement prowess that established the Defender as an automotive icon. The engine bay packs a potent 430HP 6.2L LS3 crate engine mated to a 6-speed automatic with tap-shift. The body sits atop a galvanized and powder coated chassis replete with powder coated suspension components and zinc-plated hardware. The interior has been updated to include a modern Puma dash, 7 passenger leather seating, and Method SV exclusive center console and door panels.

This one-off Defender was originally built by a military contractor to showcase their heavy weapons system but was decommissioned and left dormant in a warehouse. The Method crew have worked hard to return Project Bronson to active duty status. Bronson features a 300tdi turbo diesel with Allisport intercooler and XL radiator, a custom aluminum 55 gallon auxiliary diesel tank, Asfir front skid plate, belly pan, front bumper, long travel suspension with Bilstein remote reservoir 7100 series shocks, and Hutchinson beadlock wheels shod in BFG KM2 tires.

To give bite to the bark, Method sourced a new old stock military turret and new Browning M2HB 50 caliber belt fed weapon. Bronson is street legal.... and never gets cut off in traffic. Check out Bronson in Recoil Magazine: http://www.recoilweb.com/defenders-of-the-faith-142484.html

Originally equipped with an anemic 300tdi and 4-speed auto trans, this 110 had a zero to 60 measured in minutes, not seconds. Such malady was easily remedied by an all-aluminum 5.3 L LS boasting 315HP mated to a 6-speed automatic. 

Suspension upgrades and an ARB bumper hiding a Warn winch were fitted to tackle life off-tarmac.

4.6L Rover stroker V8 with ZF4 automatic

Kahn Widetrack kit grafted onto body

Equipe front bumper

Recaro heated bucket seats

18” Boost wheels with 33” Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs

Exmoor heated bucket seats

Puma bonnet

Color matched bedliner interior

4.2L Rover V8 with ZF4 automatic

Same truck as above, converted to a client’s specification.

Previously used as an agricultural research vehicle, project Pope was discovered in the UK with a scant 8,200 original miles. The factory 68HP 2.5L diesel was eschewed in favor of a potent, all-aluminum GM 5.3L LS motor producing 315HP and 335lb ft. Other upgrades include new Puma front seats, 8 passenger rear seating, rear disc brake conversion, Safety Devices roll cage, Exmoor canvas top, and a wash out interior.