Driving The Definitive

Here at Kingsley Cars, we have been restoring and building bespoke Series and Defender Land Rover and Range Rover models for customers all over the world for over 20 years.

Whether restoring to original as-new specification, or re-engineering a classic Land Rover or Range Rover to be fitted with upgrades to produce more modern driving dynamics, we are proud to build in-house, Land Rovers and Range Rovers of the highest quality from our UK facility close to the original Land Rover factory.

Kingsley Cars is now also part of a larger specialist automotive group with access to even stronger engineering resources in-house, we look forward to reinforcing our reputation for peerless build quality for discriminating owners, who simply want to drive the definitive Defenders or Classic Range Rover models.

A message from the Managing Director: “Kingsley has been the absolute benchmark in Range Rover Classic restorations since it was established in 2001. Several specialists have offered similar bespoke build processes, but none can match the level of quality of Kingsley. We’re here to maintain and build upon the legacy created by the incredible craftsmanship at Kingsley and with further investment, we will significantly improve the product offering and service demanded by our discerning clients.”

“The next era of Kingsley begins with a focus on independent thinking; new strategy and clarity; a passion for precision with unquestionable pedigree and world-class OEM input. Our employees, who are at the core of Kingsley, are completely behind us in continuing to drive the next era of the company. This is Kingsley for a new age, and we can’t wait to show you what we’ve been working on.”

- John Sawbridge
Over 20 Years of Service: As we are a family business with traditional values, offering a very personal service we tend to have very long term relationships with our clients.

We are based on the outskirts of Eynsham in Oxfordshire on the A40, between Oxford and Witney, which is 60 miles north-west of London or an hour by train from Paddington to the nearest station Hanborough, where we can by arrangement collect you.

If you are looking for something specific which you can’t find, please give us a call as we often locate Classic Range Rovers to order and have some trade friends with morals who will happily buy your part exchange car.
Dedicated Range Rover & Land Rover workshop: We have a dedicated Range Rover and Land Rover workshop with seven ramps, a welding/fabrication shop, paint shop, parts dept and trim shop.

We often have as many as 10 Range Rover Classics in the various stages of restoration so if you do visit, you are likely to be able to see each stage as it happens.

Our welding and fabrication shop is headed up by our brilliant ‘old school’ Panel Beater. The paint shop is run by Anthony who is supported by Freddie and Chris, the mechanical shop is headed by our Master Technician Paul and we have a wonderful group of technicians building the cars in the main workshop — all of which is overseen by our management team — Danny and Martin.
Servicing, Repairs and Upgrades: We can completely restore your Range Rover from the chassis up or can offer lighter repairs for MOT or literally anything in between the two.

Kingsley also re-engineer or ‘RestoMod’ Range Rover Classics with many enhancements including the installation of Chevrolet LS3 430BHP ‘crate engines’, air conditioning systems and supply our unique custom made tubeless Land Rover ‘Rostyle’ wheels in 16’’ diameter with 7J wide rims.

Alongside the restorations, we service and repair all Classic Range Rovers and Land Rovers (we have the latest Land Rover, Autologic & Bosch diagnostics) and we are an approved Ministry MOT class 4 test station for all cars.
Range Rover Classic Bodyshop and Paint Shop: Meticulous bodywork repairs are crucial to the successful restoration of the Range Rover classic.

Due to their construction, a lot of corrosion is hidden from view. It must be properly repaired to retain the structural integrity of the vehicle and prevent the reoccurrence of corrosion in the future.

Over the years Kingsley has built up the knowledge to correctly repair aluminium corrosion and to prepare and carry out bodywork and chassis repairs to the absolute highest standard.
Our ‘Series’ Cars: As well as specialist bodywork and mechanical repairs and upgrades we offer two Kingsley ‘Reborn’ Range Rover Classic ‘Series’ cars. The KC ‘Classic’ restoration where everything is kept original and the KR ‘Re-engineered’ restoration (restomod) where key components are upgraded to improve the drivability, performance, and usability of the car.

Both ‘Series’ cars start with stripping the body-shell which is then separated from the chassis. Every single individual component is removed, cleaned, refurbished, renewed or upgraded. The body-shell is completely refurbished, wheel arches and the underbody are protected with the latest anti-corrosion treatments and then painted.

The chassis is fully refurbished, cavity waxed and anti-corrosion protected before a new engine, rebuilt gearbox and all of the running gear is fitted before the restored body together with the restored or upgraded interior are fitted. The process takes around 1500 hours, and the results are essentially reborn Range Rover Classic’s.
Parts Supply and Remanufacturing: Kingsley has a substantial parts and remanufacturing department where we also produce parts and period-correct interiors, door cards, carpets and roof linings, see our restoration section.

We also create unique automotive interiors in both leather and Alcantara for Land Rovers — have a look at the ‘Upgraded Interior Trim’ page for inspiration for what we can do for your car or come and have a look at our demonstrators — we can make and supply the covers by mail order if you are on a different continent.

Providing a wide range of in-house services aids efficiency and more importantly affords a high degree of quality control which is not normally found at independent specialists. We are committed to providing the highest quality in every aspect of our business.