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  • What if you could daily drive the most iconic luxury SUV? Kingsley Re-Engineered are restoring old Range Rovers to their true potential. They're made to drive, feel and last longer than they were originally designed to. With modern equipment and a more robust build, this should be the perfect daily classic. Alex Goy goes to Kingsley Re-Engineered to find out.
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  • @Noukz37
    @Noukz37 2 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    All restomodding should be done like this, respectfully and thoroughly.

    • @Carfection
      @Carfection  2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      We agree. Tasteful and subtle too

    • @MLC...
      @MLC... 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Agree. No electric conversion nonsense here.

    • @Noukz37
      @Noukz37 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MLC... Oh I don't mind that at all, if it's done tastefully and discreetly :-)

  • @PK-nn3sx
    @PK-nn3sx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    What a cool guy that founder, his mindset, outlook and approach are remarkably similar to my very own. Love the product, love the ethos.

    • @Carfection
      @Carfection  2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      It's inspiring and reassuring isn't it?

    • @robertcook2572
      @robertcook2572 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Gosh! You must be a cool guy, too

  • @Weissman111
    @Weissman111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Recycling at it's best...and I'd have one of these over a new one any day of the week.

    • @Carfection
      @Carfection  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I like your perspective 👀 That's what I'll call it from now on

  • @andresrojas5222
    @andresrojas5222 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    The Range Rover classic would always be my favorite car. Just love it!!!

  • @zmohammedac
    @zmohammedac 2 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Wow, now that’s a classic I wouldn’t mind driving around London

    • @Carfection
      @Carfection  2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      And there's ULEZ exempt versions by Kingsley too!

    • @bigalalbig
      @bigalalbig 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Carfection Classic's pre 1981 are already compliant :)

  • @yothisispaul
    @yothisispaul 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Wow a classic restored car that doesn't cost 200k. Very reasonable price for a British Icon.

  • @JonDraine
    @JonDraine 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I visited Kingsley a few years ago and met the owner and some of the guys that work there. Amazing day and amazing vehicles.

  • @jagjeetsihra2862
    @jagjeetsihra2862 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My biggest regret...i refurbished one in my workshop, it was a last generation 2 door carburettor type. 5 speed, aircon, power steering, 3.8l.
    Did A FULL rebuild with a total stripdown, with the body off, etc etc. Rebuilt the engine with slight tweaks, every item on the powertain was stripped, checked, rebuilt as required. New headers, MUCH bettrer springs and shocks, 4 shock system at the rear- 1 gas, 1 oil, car cornered flat through bends. I left a guy with a brand new Landcruiser VX 4.6l petrol in the dust in a drag race, he wasn't amused..😂
    So...am in the car industry. An English guy kept pestering me to sell it, i gave him what i thought was a ridiculous price...and he turns up with the money...in cash. From what i know, that car's back in the UK somewhere, the full rebuild was carried out in 🇰🇪 Kenya. I still regret selling it.
    These cars in the video look great!!
    After hearing the price of thr basic restoration price in the video, my client must have been laughing at me all the way to the bank!!! 😀😀😀😀

    • @Z2k96
      @Z2k96 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where in Kenya did you get it done ! I’m in Kenya and I absolutely love this car I’m trying to get a Range Rover refurbished this way . Help me out

    • @jagjeetsihra2862
      @jagjeetsihra2862 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Z2k96 Had my own workshop, did it ourselves. Closed it down a couple of years ago, now semi-retired and doing other stuff.

  • @helplmchoking
    @helplmchoking 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What a great example of why I love this whole restomod thing! It's the cool old car you love, but not. It's exactly what you picture when you imagine a classic Range Rover through rose tinted nostalgia goggles, not the kinda crap cars they actually were.
    Obviously there are many different approaches to these kinds of things but for me that's the essence of them all, the cars you loved exactly the way you loved them, not the way they actually were

  • @robertd4468
    @robertd4468 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    The cost actually seems reasonable. I’d take mine with the General Motors engine. Any LS would do. Not because they make more power, just because they’re quite reliable

    • @andoletube
      @andoletube 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And they do make more power...a lot more power.

    • @CurtisDrew1
      @CurtisDrew1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Back in the 80's my Buddy and I had a little side business swapping out Jaguar Engines and replacing them with Chevy 350 cu in motors and transmission. The Owners were coming to us in drove because our engine swaps looked like they were done in the Factory. Plus they were made so reliable and performance was still good.
      Would love to swap in LS 1 and 2 engines now days.
      Brother and I are doing an LS1 swap into his 2 door 57 Chevy.
      I'm enoying my retirement and finally having time to work on my own junk without and customers named KAREN.......

  • @ZeGermanHam
    @ZeGermanHam 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Unquestionably the best SUV design of all time. If it were my money, I'd spec the GM LS engine & transmission. The interior looks superb here.

  • @benelmalek2023sep2
    @benelmalek2023sep2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Please do more videos of classic cars.
    Are there any garages/companies restoring Ford Capri...? One my favorites. I still watch "the professionals " to watch Bodie drive the Capri. 😁😁
    I know it sounds bonkers but I still enjoy it.
    In sure will many will love it too

    • @richardharrold9736
      @richardharrold9736 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not Capris, but MXT do a new build Mk1/2 Escort...

  • @GrotrianSeiler
    @GrotrianSeiler 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Great video! His company should do well. The car is so well liked, it’s nice that he just wants to improve what never was good in the first place. And I love how reserved the outcome is.

    • @Carfection
      @Carfection  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you! We agree.

  • @cornishrider
    @cornishrider 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Stunning! I'd have this over a new RR everytime. Growing up in the 70's & 80's there was nothing else looked or sounded like it. Absolute design classic like a Rolex Submariner...

  • @user-je2bx3lh1p
    @user-je2bx3lh1p 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Loving this run of Alex content

  • @ChristianBorrman
    @ChristianBorrman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    stunning and just wonderful

  • @-DC-
    @-DC- 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely glorious cars 🤩

  • @oliverlondon5246
    @oliverlondon5246 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love these. How much classier than the current Chelsea tractors? Kudos to Kingsley!

    • @bighands69
      @bighands69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Some of the current Chelsea tractors are nice vehicles but there is just something magical about class Range Rover.

  • @cowanscott9047
    @cowanscott9047 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It's simply the coolest Range Rover you can own.. Restomod Defenders and Range Rovers all day long!

  • @williwonkah.9242
    @williwonkah.9242 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Polar bear cool.

  • @tentacle9
    @tentacle9 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Saw you driving this around Notting Hill the other day. Looked great.

  • @Z-u-m-a
    @Z-u-m-a 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice. I'd take one of this over a latest one without hesitation.

  • @jonathanraven5939
    @jonathanraven5939 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely fantastic

  • @duckhive
    @duckhive 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    timeless

  • @preonmodel8354
    @preonmodel8354 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Carfection, non scripted , real-world and truthful car reviews.
    What a breath of fresh air.. thanks 🙏

    • @Carfection
      @Carfection  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you! We try our best

  • @colin5577
    @colin5577 ปีที่แล้ว

    They are the nicest people as well. Damon, Martin and the rest of the crew are proper, proper enthusiasts for all things RR and LR. I visited a few years ago and I wasn’t massively impressed, but a recent visit showed a gigantic improvement in the quality of everything going on at the Kingsley site. I was blown away and a KR is definitely on my bucket list now.

  • @martycrush6412
    @martycrush6412 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gorgeous motor as always, with updates it’s stunning 😍😍😍😍👌🏻

  • @PaulinhoThompson
    @PaulinhoThompson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a lovely video, thank you :D

  • @rjnation5042
    @rjnation5042 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very cool & impressive work being done, Rj in Oz

  • @nomadic.scotland
    @nomadic.scotland 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video guys. Really liked the owners honesty too.👍

    • @Carfection
      @Carfection  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Us too. Glad you enjoyed it

  • @JaguarLandRoverFan
    @JaguarLandRoverFan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Video. Thanks :).

  • @duacto
    @duacto 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video!! Also nice BREW watch! 👌

  • @guycarr317
    @guycarr317 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A wonderful endeavour from Kingsley (and select other companies). I'd have a 90's CSK restored and 'fettled' to keep it going another 20+ years ...that would be a great investment.

  • @tomtht3355
    @tomtht3355 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Saw the white one on the A4 yesterday, looks fantastic.

  • @MarcusJohn64
    @MarcusJohn64 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what a lovely idea.

  • @jameslindley924
    @jameslindley924 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    V8 is psychologically Soothing and leaves you feeling Upbeat !!

  • @Howiedewitt123
    @Howiedewitt123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Heard about the guy who owns it, he’s had that collection since a teenager, just so much of them. I think it said in Lro magazine that he is listing some for sale !

  • @SANDSCORCHER
    @SANDSCORCHER 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That white K plate is lovely.
    Nothing looks better than a 2 door.
    Simplicity and elegance defined. 👍🏻
    Another timeless car I now thoroughly regret not buying when they were affordable. 🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @MandusahRamirez
    @MandusahRamirez 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I Love This!!!

  • @RobG001
    @RobG001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Do they still maintain their axel articulation for going off-road? (Wondering as he said about them now being road cars.)

  • @amphilbey
    @amphilbey 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, one of these in Bahama Gold in the fantasy garage I think 👌

  • @evankesel642
    @evankesel642 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    All the screw heads are beautifully lined up. I’d expect nothing less.

    • @Carfection
      @Carfection  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is a great indicator. Good spot

  • @AtheistOrphan
    @AtheistOrphan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic! Now do the same for the Matra Rancho.

  • @andyfim
    @andyfim 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved it thanks! And want one baaaaadlyy

  • @antburman
    @antburman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely.

  • @johnswinkels4383
    @johnswinkels4383 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Smart man make your hobby your business and you will succeed as you have. Well done.

  • @transitpassenger3948
    @transitpassenger3948 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, guys! 4.6 Most of all, I hope they will make the Classic 5-door long 3:32.
    Who restored the Royal Range Rover Classic?

  • @inkland2003
    @inkland2003 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    range rover classic is beautiful

    • @Carfection
      @Carfection  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Iconic silhouette and classless style

  • @johnsim3722
    @johnsim3722 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Impressive restoration and with the work going in and compared with others, tasteful, elegant, effective, and worthwhile. Not a crazy power monster with bad taste, but by someone who seems to get Range Rovers, and their on-road life.

    • @Carfection
      @Carfection  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its very faithful to the original purpose

  • @jamiljafri4841
    @jamiljafri4841 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I want one just so I can feel like a Gangster or someone so important that they never need to rush to be anywhere.

  • @Andylindley1000
    @Andylindley1000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Goooood 😎

  • @jameslindley924
    @jameslindley924 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the T Shirt Damon !!!!!!!!!!!!
    Are they for sale ??

  • @edjack1993
    @edjack1993 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes please.

  • @johnandrews3568
    @johnandrews3568 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Harry needs to get his old Rangey done up like this.

  • @stickvortex
    @stickvortex 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I haven’t watched the whole video yet but I’m ready for a ludicrous price tag.

  • @mbizozo6271
    @mbizozo6271 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is actually clean🤌🏽

  • @thomaschristopherwhite9043
    @thomaschristopherwhite9043 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Imagine having this, an Eagle E-type and a singer 911 in your garage.

    • @sebastiantaylor8634
      @sebastiantaylor8634 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Now that’s a garage I would love to own!

  • @Joshkemponcars
    @Joshkemponcars 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Going to be filming my brothers own Classic Range Rover very soon on my channel. 😎

  • @clubdevoiture1618
    @clubdevoiture1618 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Id take this ... a 3 door.. in yellow like layer cake...with the ls3

  • @Laguna2013
    @Laguna2013 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy Wallace and Gromit @2:20

  • @peterbazz6808
    @peterbazz6808 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i want one

  • @chadderton
    @chadderton 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Apart from the lack of hair, Alex is almost identical to Richard Hammond. Great review, cool company.

  • @hammyh1165
    @hammyh1165 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I won the lottery , I'd definitely be knocking on their door . They are stunning 😍.

  • @yoranw4608
    @yoranw4608 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome job.
    I just wonder if current Range Rovers will worth the rescue, given the hundreds of problems they do show you, as (not much)time goes by.

  • @richardharrold9736
    @richardharrold9736 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That *XC prefix, H suffix Range Rover (NXC235H) at the beginning is an incredibly rare surviving prototype (Velar - that's where JLR got the name) and needs to be restored to OEM spec!

  • @geethsan1567
    @geethsan1567 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want one with a Landcruiser's straight six and own it for life.

  • @Ben-Rogue
    @Ben-Rogue 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is what I'd love to do with NA MX-5s and FA / FB RX-7s

  • @malluturbo
    @malluturbo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    my dad used it for oman rally in 80s

  • @shogun2215
    @shogun2215 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I really admire the amount of work that goes into these things, and you really feel the passion the company has for them.
    Personally, I think the original Range Rover is a bit of an ugly thing, but at least those who like them get to enjoy them.

    • @Carfection
      @Carfection  2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      We like the idea that they're preserved but still usable day-to-day

  • @CaptCanuck4444
    @CaptCanuck4444 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you considered wearing a cap?

  • @moose64
    @moose64 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What did that one in this video cost?

  • @MsMilios
    @MsMilios 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    πολυ πολυ πολυ καλο

  • @pramodh17
    @pramodh17 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Phenomenal job guys..
    There r RR for millionaires..
    Then these RR for true enthusiasts.

    • @Davewagon
      @Davewagon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Helps to be a millionaire for one of these too 😔

  • @iHaveTheDocuments
    @iHaveTheDocuments 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Let's just appreciate that he didn't dress like a fashion model while at the shop. He's starting to come around.

  • @wolfgangezeh2221
    @wolfgangezeh2221 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! Money no object, I’d rather have one of these than the new ones.

    • @Carfection
      @Carfection  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How would you specify it?

  • @The1trueDave
    @The1trueDave 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    7:50 I think this is spot on, you're getting all the good bits you remember with the rubbish bits brought up to date.
    Am I going to get crucified for wondering if there is an electric version in the offing? :-)

  • @HQBProductions
    @HQBProductions 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A neighbour bought one of the very first Range Rovers on Launch day and being in the Diplomatic Service, drove it to work from the U.K. to Morocco. Sadly the gearbox died on the way but a garage in a French village managed to fix it. They arrived in Morocco and headed for the dunes but the transmission broke again and it was a real job to fix it so far away. Then a trip to the desert resulted in more failures and it narrowly escaped being dumped where it died. However it was patched up, made it back to the U.K.and after some words were exchanged, Land Rover gave him his money back! I remember it brand new parked outside our house and looking astonishing in Sandy beige…..his next car was a Mercedes 250…vastly better quality….but he missed the RR so bought another years later! He would have been a perfect customer for this car though!!😎😎😎

  • @nicomonkeyboy
    @nicomonkeyboy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What they _actually_ say is 'the proof of the pudding is in the eating'

    • @philipminns3933
      @philipminns3933 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yup. Pedantic, but it's annoying to hear this, right!? 'Lease on life' also grates on me, especially coming from a Brit, although I'm aware it's perfectly acceptable really.

  • @colingarner6175
    @colingarner6175 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perhaps you might advise Land Rover how to make their current range reliable.the USA is the biggest market but they seem to love knocking these cars for unreliability . I personally love them .

  • @kumbackquatsta
    @kumbackquatsta 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    any companies that do this for the p38 rr?

    • @Cous1nJack
      @Cous1nJack 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thought they’d all been burned at the stake.

  • @colingarner6175
    @colingarner6175 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The word is everything not everythink .

  • @markreed1604
    @markreed1604 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    They do have the market cornered somewhat.....

  • @andrewfitzmaurice7843
    @andrewfitzmaurice7843 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I could afford it, I would have Kingsley build a CSK for me.

  • @panji7793
    @panji7793 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's a kind of upgrade do properly

  • @automotiveaffairsshorts
    @automotiveaffairsshorts 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Umm… how much are these?

  • @terrificspokesman7416
    @terrificspokesman7416 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They should also do it with the Defender

    • @Carfection
      @Carfection  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They do! Have a look at their website for more details www.kingsleycars.co.uk/models/kingsley-kd-series-re-engineered-defender/

    • @terrificspokesman7416
      @terrificspokesman7416 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Carfection cool

  • @taylordve
    @taylordve 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Haven't finished watching yet ... please move to Australia!

  • @robholland6460
    @robholland6460 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used them once. Once.

  • @raychambers3646
    @raychambers3646 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think I would choose one over a modern day 4 wheel computer .

  • @ak81
    @ak81 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If it runs for half hour continuously at least

    • @Carfection
      @Carfection  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well it does now!

  • @chrishb7074
    @chrishb7074 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Historic car status is how you get a growling V8 inside ULEZ and congestion charge London.

    • @Carfection
      @Carfection  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's very much our style 😎😎😎

    • @chrishb7074
      @chrishb7074 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Carfection and Harry Metcalf uses his Silver Shadow for London visits.

  • @VLG105
    @VLG105 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    For a second I thought they were all being electrified lol phew.....What an amazing company

    • @richardharrold9736
      @richardharrold9736 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not a bad idea, they should do that. It would really suit it.

  • @georgecupac1202
    @georgecupac1202 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    🇦🇺,I wouldn't mind a V8 6 speed manual Range Rover.

  • @djobdaemon6002
    @djobdaemon6002 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    holy fuc** christ. This is car porn. Those Range are perfect. Quite, simple, confortable. It is a perfectly realized symphony. I could sell my soul to work in this workshop

  • @thomasgilder8872
    @thomasgilder8872 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Normally a great presenter but, on this occasion, presented with some really misleading dialogue during some of the initial footage, suggests that the fabulous two door Kingsley Range Rover in which he is sitting, is deeply flawed.

  • @jass1352
    @jass1352 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    WAHEGURU .... What a beautifully Piece of Engineering 💖💖 !! One day 🏠💰💰💰💰 #NewRangeRover #DreamLandRover
    #RangeRoverSvCoupe ❤
    #RangeRoverSvAutobiography
    #RangeRoverAutobiography
    #RangeRoverVogueFacelift 🔥
    #RangeRoverSvrAutobiography
    #RangeRoverVelarFacelift
    #RangeRoverEvoque 💯
    #RangeRoverDiscoveryFacelift
    #LandRoverDefender
    #NewRangeRover

  • @willshaughnessy8515
    @willshaughnessy8515 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love my 2009 L322
    It becomes part of your being...you won't part with it eventhough you spent a Kings Ransome on fixing it..
    And now with such a demand for the classics and short supply..it might just be going up in value
    But who cares..because you're not ever going to part with it

  • @thelifeandtimesofteddywint5396
    @thelifeandtimesofteddywint5396 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    £50k Starting price includes donor car? If so that's fantastic.

  • @petermgruhn
    @petermgruhn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm ignorant. Wouldn't it be good to put covers on them?

  • @jass1352
    @jass1352 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ,ਹਰ ਮੈਦਾਨ ਫਤਹਿ 🚩🚩
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