Redefining Classic Purpose.

There’s something ineffable about a Range Rover Classic P38 when it’s done right. It’s more than a truck; it’s a contradiction—equal parts refinement and ruggedness, mechanical honesty wrapped in understated design. Project Oak embodies that duality. It’s a study in balance: a vehicle born of purpose, reborn with patience, detail, and quiet obsession.

Vintage Roots, Modern Fury

From the outside, it still looks every bit the gentleman’s 4×4—a Range Rover in its purest form, composed and unhurried. But underneath the calm veneer lies a build rooted in meticulous craftsmanship across electrical renewal, interior restoration, and system refinement.

Inside, the transformation is subtle but profound. Extensive upholstery work brought back the tactile richness of the P38’s cabin—the supple hides, the tailored stitching, the air of English composure. Electrical refinements restored the logic behind the luxury: every switch, lamp, and circuit behaving as they were meant to. Testing and verification followed, ensuring every mechanical and electronic system responded with precision.

In the end, Project Oak isn’t just a Range Rover restored—it’s a Range Rover revived. It’s the deep thrum of the V8 turning over on a cold morning, the smell of leather warmed by the sun, the quiet click of a well-adjusted latch. It’s the feeling of craftsmanship meeting purpose, old-world luxury reborn for modern roads.

Highlights of the build:

  • Powertrain & Mechanical

    • Complete verification of drivetrain systems and components

    • Factory-correct calibration of engine electronics and sensors

    • Service of under-hood wiring, relays, and electrical routing

  • Electrical & Systems

    • Renewed harness connections and switchgear diagnostics

    • Full circuit and lighting system testing

    • Repaired and verified HVAC, window, and seat control functionality

  • Interior & Upholstery

    • Rebuilt seating with re-stitched panels and corrected foam structure

    • Leather restoration and conditioning throughout cabin surfaces

    • Replacement of worn trim, carpets, and fittings

  • Chassis & Structural Detailing

    • Inspection and correction of mounting points and body seals

    • Detailed cleaning and reconditioning of undercarriage and wheel wells

  • Finishing & Validation

    • Comprehensive system testing and refinement

    • Final detailing, inspection, and presentation

Project Oak is more than a restoration—it’s an expression of Legacy Overland’s ethos. The quiet pursuit of perfection. The return of tactility, balance, and presence to a true British icon. Every stitch, wire, and surface whispering the same truth: craftsmanship never goes out of style.

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