The "Tangerine Dream" Defender Series 3 is a Land Rover Series 3 restomod built by Portuguese specialist Cool & Vintage, who rescued an abandoned, rusted-out example and reborn it as a vibrant tangerine-orange off-roader. Finished with a contrasting black soft-top, full black leather interior and a beefy V8 engine, this is a perfect example of how Cool & Vintage turns decaying classics into striking, go-anywhere machines.
Who built the Tangerine Dream Defender?
When Cool & Vintage gets its hands on a Land Rover, you know something good is bound to come out. The Lisbon-based studio has been putting its unique twist on Defenders and Series models for over a decade. This time, they found an abandoned and abused Series 3 in dire need of a revival. You can see more of their work on the official Cool & Vintage site.
What did the restoration involve?
The original car was in horrible condition, a true relic rusted down to the bone. Missing its entire front and with the roof smashed into the bed, the Defender seemed hopeless. But it is exactly these challenging builds that excite Cool & Vintage, so they took on the challenge and created an orange stunner. The exterior was perfectly reborn into a tangerine-colored masterpiece, matched with a contrasting black soft-top. The interior was fully upholstered in matching black leather. The once decaying front now houses a beefy V8 engine that will keep the beast running for years. As OPUMO Magazine noted in its first look, the tangerine Land Rover is one of the studio's most photogenic builds.
Why is this Defender Series 3 so special?
As usual, Cool & Vintage delivers a tangerine-flavored Defender that once resembled an abandoned, decaying relic and is now a brightly colored beast ready to tackle any kind of terrain. The combination of vintage Land Rover Series 3 charm, modern V8 power and a head-turning color makes this build a standout in the custom off-road world.
Find a custom Defender at TheArsenale
If the Tangerine Dream has you craving a restomod of your own, TheArsenale curates standout custom off-roaders. Start with the Petrology x TheArsenale Land Rover Defender 90, then explore the MEV Hummer HX-T off-road SUV, the Mil-Spec Hummer H1 Launch Edition, and the Nardone 928 restomod. Browse the full cars and custom builds collection to find your next classic reborn.
