Attention to detail when modifying and designing a Defender is the difference between a vehicle that is bound for legendary status and one that’s going to blend into the parking lot. When it comes to the finishing touch of an original Defender, its body panels and rivets are tricky to spray. Classic Overland is excited to announce the opening of…
At Classic Overland, our love for safaris in Africa is as infectious as our love for Defender Classics. When visiting vibrant South Africa, what we look forward to most is getting behind the wheel of a Defender born and bred in Africa and taking it out on a photo safari through the Kruger National Park. Besides seeing the big 5,…
Imagine spotting a leopard in a tree, a rhino grazing through the bush, elephants on their stately trudge, buffalo at the watering hole, and lions – the king of them all. For those with a passion for wildlife, these are moments we live for. The adrenaline and anticipation of seeing such beauty firsthand, the jolt of excitement you get as…
Stebin recently arrived home after his expedition to South Africa, the home base of Classic Overland. He was accompanied by his childhood friend, Shannon and of course, there was business to be done. However, no African trip is complete without some soul-nourishing exploring. First stop: The workshop in Johannesburg. Here, Stebin checked on the progress of some of our Defender…
Maybe you are built for the city life or for the outdoors, maybe you’re a combination of the two. Either way, Classic Overland does not believe in limiting yourself. We go out of our way to make the inaccessible, accessible. We’re here to help you customize your Overlanding experiences by giving you the platform to buy, restore, upgrade or modify your own Defender to suit your needs.
Before I arrived on my first trip, I was told by a South African that the one thing I’ll notice about Africa is this incredible energy that surrounds you. I totally laughed them off because I’m not one of those people who believe in that sort of thing. I’ll be the first to admit I was wrong. I’m not sure if it’s the way the sun hits you, but you can feel the energy of the continent. That’s what made me fall in love with it.
Classic Overland Founder and Owner, Stebin Horne, is interviewed about his love for vehicles, why travel is important for him and why you shouldn’t wait to go on an adventure.
A wet nose and a duck-loving retriever’s breath wake me up at 5:30 am sharp. Kruger’s stomach doesn’t seem to be affected by daylight savings either.
The Drive Africa experience was, for our family, the most unique travel experience we have ever had. To get behind the wheel of a Defender and take it out on a photo-safari in the Kruger National Park was an extraordinary treat we will never forget.
Harris English returned from The Open Championship at Royal Troon with a new trophy: The Land Rover Defender.
Classic Overland had the honor of shooting the Union Jack in front of the historic Manor House at Laborie Wine Estate in Cape Town, South Africa. Laborie is special to Classic Overland as it was the first place where Stebin met his future brother-in-law and business partner, Gerhard du Toit.
