Arkonik Defender Restoration Process

As part of our promotional giveaway of an Arkonik Defender 90, we took a tour of the Arkonik restoration facility in the beautiful Somerset, United Kingdom. This video showcases the amazing process they take to turn a run-down, end-of-life vehicle and restore it piece by piece, nut-by-bolt to a level far superior than factory new! For more information on this fine company, be sure to follow the links below.
Arkonik: www.arkonik.com
Airgun Promotion: www.arkonikclassics.com/Airgun...
AOA: www.airgunsofarizona.com

[@bushtrash2286]

OMG !! I used to live in somerset UK, wellington, now living in Arizona, Somerset UK I will never forget, nice drone footage btw.

[@TheRebelOne.]

So good to see Arkonic revive and restore the Iconic Land Rover Defender. Superior stunning restorations. 👍

[@deanaaron2860]

instablaster...

[@akal7885]

some consider this a Land Rover , and some consider a Memorabilia. this is a piece of British Iconic Restoration well done you guys "ARKONIK"

[@bernardbarbour]

Wow, love what you all do. Fantastic work. Cheers!

[@brucedevilbiss3279]

All I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jebsails2837]

Glad that someone has stepped into this market. Always loved their look, even on this side of the pond. Blown away by the makeover Edd and Mike did on Defender 90 "farm mud plugger" turning it into a would be Chelsea tractor. North East USA

[@scottbasham62]

What a beautiful vehicle. Congrats to whoever wins it looks like an awesome ride.

[@brandleeshadden5913]

That’s very impressive. Great job.

[@iannair86]

Grew up with Defenders, love them to bits

[@rcg5317]

What beautiful vehicle. Good job, boys!

[@gkh50]

awesome. Love seeing these "cottage" industry renovators turning out these Landies.

[@uksunny]

I'M RUNNING A LD D3 2004, I'd love a vehicle like this sadly its only a dream; what a beautiful restoration. Great work guys.

[@stevemaloney7305]

Iconic car and well beyond my reach. Should've bought one back in the day... But could say that about lots of things I guess!

[@bayleyanderson9848]

Steve Maloney if you’re in the UK, look out on the Brightwells site. They have online auctions of ex military defenders for good prices in both good and bad condition. I’ve just bought 2 with under 50k miles in stunning condition so I would definitely check it out if you are still in the market.

[@alexmurray1987]

Bayley Anderson oo

[@dct124]

They aren't beyond your reach. Just need to find one that hasn't rusted in a dry climate. Most of the work can be done with a screwdriver and socket set. Restoring one takes time and a lot of sand paper. Between the Defender, G-Wagon and Wrangler early models they are pretty easy to work on just with a basic tool kit.

[@mozpassion8996]

Good job guys. Love your work

[@danhenry8557]

WOW awesome very fine craftsmanship.

[@harrytehobbycorner3089]

Excellent job boys!! Well done!

[@golfgtioz]

Amazing work guys, stunning machine that ! I knew I should have bought a 90 and not the lr2

[@collinsmwadime3695]

WOOOOOW, HOW I WISH IT WERE IN KENYA, LOVE THIS LOVE ORIGINALITY

[@justuskyalo6111]

Look up Parts Direct. They do this in Kenya

[@elconde1986]

I lived in Kenya last year, so many Defenders !

[@rasmwas7602]

@@justuskyalo6111 where though

[@manasseskamau5327]

If we could have such kind of expertise, there are thousands vehicles of early 80s and 70s scattered around in homesteads and shopping center.

[@aammarar891]

Easy and comprehensive work ... thanks .

[@dan-cz2sk]

You're doing a great job, congratulations..I like it so much 👍 regards from Costa Rica

[@michaelhauhnar9508]

I need this so so much,this is my dream defender since childhood

[@abdinoordolal9848]

Please don't stop doing the good job, we have dreams to acquire one someday

[@sonnyrivera498]

WoW! My dream car since I was a child, had the chance to climb in one that looked a bit like this one, I think it was Beluga Black D-90. I would put a pop up camper on top and live out of this Iconic Beast for a year if I had a chance at owning one... Best 4x4 By Far!!!

[@Bishop7272]

Amazing job congratulations!

[@nilangakumara3974]

Defender is a vehicle we love as much as we love our life in Sri Lanka. Defender is our dream vehicle. But unfortunately for us it was just a dream. I offer my heartfelt thanks for showing the whole world this vehicle that you are designing in the country. Ones again thank you.good luck.

[@youreonlyadream]

i love these great job guys. You guys are killing it!

[@beatsnbeards3798]

That’s a beauty, great job!

[@D4LM4R]

You guys are incredible. I wish I had the money 👍🏽

[@greenmachine6672]

Wow it looks amazing

[@jessbryllefhelbienestrojed213]

Very nice work brother... I really really love that car!!!

[@cj6434]

What a smart setup you got , none find where i stay .. (guaranteed) , very smart 90 you bought back to life , surely my dream as it looks ; ) btw im in CT ,South Africa

[@delfososa4981]

ES MARAVILLOSO LO KE HACEN CON ESOS Vehículos!!! Saludos desde Argentina Patagonia.

[@simonntini3468]

Wow I really admire your works guys, keep it up

[@raysonnyange2126]

Suzuki j 24 b

[@ferrari_guy3570]

Those are beautiful!

[@robertschmidt9584]

Wonderful piece of kit. Just wish they were more approachable cost wise in the USA versus the UK. Nice work and thanks for sharing.

[@giovanniarenella5848]

You are very good !!! You can see that you work with passion and love... what a Defender would cost

[@weldmachine]

I first thought this was 1 guy rebuilding a Land Rover. But it's actually a company doing the work. Not to bad of business to be involved with. At least the people working on the build will be familiar with what they are doing. Interesting video to watch. Thanks for bringing us along. Peter 👍

[@cikuchannel4190]

Love this!!

[@Bugoutvehiclesuk]

Amazing. Very very nice looking defenders.

[@matthewkwesi4523]

That is good Luke new guys good job

[@matthewkwesi4523]

If I want to work with you guys

[@daddyj.jrichardinsky1975]

Wow.... !!!! Nice job man

[@denniskoech1634]

I love defenders. wish you guys could do a full restoration video. like a step by step video.

[@Fosgen]

Beautiful, my favourite car ever designed and built.

[@DanyT77]

WOAAAW!!!!!.....Really perfect!!!....

[@najamquadri9072]

Super work done bye u guy's keep going on best of luck

[@davidrussell8689]

I’m no expert in this area but your set up looks very profesional indeed. Good video too !

[@yuraymarstewart]

This is awesome! I would love to own one of these if my budget permitted! 🤩

[@weldmachine]

Maybe you could build one yourself ?

[@eversanchez7871]

Beautiful and powerful Land Rover!

[@whateverrandomnumber]

Powerful is something a Defender normally isn't... 🤣 It's torquey though.

[@felixcat9318]

What a pleasure to see superb design, artistry and craftsmanship transform these vehicles into the gorgeous, highly desirable gems we see in the video. It is as you say, better than new!

[@hernanlopez9786]

amigo excelente su trabajo de restauracion con esas leyendas todo terreno

[@cojuk7]

This is why I love defenders! Shame they don’t come in my price range 😬

[@aaronharris5275]

Nice job and restoration. I wouldn't swap one for my t4 caravelle pop top camper though!

[@nadinedixon6614]

OMG My Dream Ride 😍..... I love old school.....

[@bekindalways7998]

One of my dreams vehicle.. still dreams to have one.. may my dreams come true at some point

[@timfrolov7891]

Actually I found one in France for 5000€... And it looks ok. So I guess if you have a small budget for repairs it will do

[@MrPurandar]

👍

[@SridharNag]

my good wishes man, may your dream come true and own a brand new 2020 land rover defender 110

[@timfrolov7891]

@@SridharNag I'm not sure he wants the new one. I'd trade it for a restored old one for sure

[@ceegee8432]

Very beautiful ride!! Betcha it handles nice off-road!?

[@christiphermeadows5348]

What a beautiful job....👍🇬🇧

[@MaxeeOffroadRC]

Excellent my friend. Greate job.👍

[@javarcangel]

Excelente, muy muy muy buen trabajo

[@deletc4198]

Love it! I'm a Defender big fan

[@vikramb149]

That's wonderful

[@Nesrev95]

Great work

[@melia3059]

I want one of them 👏🏻 nice job Follower from Iraq 🇮🇶

[@Bravesdarrell8552]

Absolutely beautiful... I would love to own a Defender ! But out of my price range. 😞... But I can keep dreaming !

[@timfrolov7891]

You can buy a cheap defender, you know ? Well, not as cheap as a Smart but they don't necesserely cost 50k

[@tonychen3613]

super wonderful process to rebuild such unique car...

[@sameeralazawee7524]

Thanks for you , Really very nice

[@elcompajr664]

Nice proyect very notable restauration

[@osamaelhawat2766]

Fabulous job.

[@PubuduHarischandra]

Wow, Great Job

[@melaninbotswana2474]

Really love the old defender in my opinion it's better than the new one reminds me of jeep wrangler how do you improve it if not only ruining it

[@deltanovember1672]

Beautiful.

[@Nick_Gerr-Pries]

6:36 iconic calendar in the background.

[@Mistabushi]

This is the proper garage we all want to see.

[@Shanetangybits]

I offended. Women not objects.

[@adamcurtis83]

@@Shanetangybits lol!!

[@Billy_Prohens]

Shanetangybits simp

[@mr.mintoutou]

00:14 beautiful defender, I wish I had the money to buy one of these!

[@blackr6salah925]

how much it cost ?? u know that?

[@theoneandonlymattp]

at 4:41 that reflection, would look an awesome paint combo.

[@terjelund6231]

Godt nytt år,hilsen Nina

[@cesargomez3216]

Muy buen trabajo!

[@josecabrera5880]

Great job ...is amazing , ¡¡¡

[@Harry_Alves]

Thank ARKONIC to Revive e Restore Icone Clasic of Land Rover...🙏🇹🇱🤝

[@keelaihassan]

Awesome. Better than buying new vehicles❤

[@gilphilip3780]

amazing work

[@70svd]

Wow very nice indeed. I love it. Just wondering how much would something like that 90 costs?

[@marpass8763]

Even if I am Italian and I live in Italy, I love Somerset and I love LR Defender too. I lived and studied for some months in Bath, lovely place ! In 1998 in Somerset i saw a dark green LR Def 90 white top and I said to myself: "one day, if I'll buy one, it will be exactly like that". Long last 3 month ago I bought a completely restored and original November 2010 Def 2.4 Td with only 40.000 (certified maintenance, certified miles and warranty ). I like very much Defender of this movie too, but I prefer to have an original one just like they were used to produce in the factory, nothing more. I do love British cars ! I own a Jag coupe as well and I am really happy with these two british "icons" that Italians in general appreciate too.

[@abhu1420]

Good job 👍🏼

[@jairogamboa4393]

Wow espectacular quiero uno de esos

[@user-oq3dd5xj9m]

Wow wow wow wow. I'm speacheless. This remind me The CAR Shop garage in London. Big up boys

[@ferassaad3360]

England queen , take a look , you deserve a one , you did a great job!

[@serawitzadig1799]

awesome awesome and more awesome ... I hope you had a branch in Ethiopia so that we can have the defenders defending the mountains and valleys ....

[@guzetav]

Wow, noice jimny ;)

[@SumerianExplorer]

Awesome

[@aqilqureshi7589]

Really really very good job

[@OTOMOTIFCHANNELTREN]

Defender reatoration good job

[@josecortez4811]

cool. saludos desde Mexico

[@drisshajjami160]

très belle restauration.

[@harshadabdullah9584]

Need to know more about export procedures, Can you do it to Dubai

[@audreymugwe4430]

Dear Lord Jesus, I pray that you may bless me with this beautiful Defender. 90 or 110. They are all strikingly beautiful. Amen.

[@MustangAholicLtd]

Awesome business!

[@waleedal-shatry3113]

Nice work

[@markanthony4655]

Old Defenders are now becoming like old classic aircraft. Most don't die, they get totally rebuilt. The Defender/ Series Land Rovers are now the road equivalents of Spitfires, Hurricanes and P-51's at being restored.

[@kijaniband1278]

Awesome!

[@Msleelee9487]

like it as much as a G wagon it looks great

[@NyarSulwe]

Wow. Never done this I’m in Kenya and looking to try try my hand on a second hand Land Rover. 😊

[@thebeardspare2820]

That black one though 👍👍👍💯