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Here’s a look at Project Sand Rover - living up to its name. This NAS AA D90 project was a year long restoration with Bill at - in collaboration with . The goal with this project was to create a fun and unique look - while being easily reversible back to NAS “spec” if needed.

Part of the challenge with the renovation was how far to take it. Going for a complete rebuild offers simplicity in decision-making, unlike the endless choices of partial restoration. I think we’ve achieved a great balance: it looks really sharp and mechanically everything got dialed in, yet it retained an authentic lived-in feel.

Let’s start with the the Exmoor kit:
* In the front we have a set of Classic Flute Oxford Tan heated seats
* Matching Premium Lock Box in the same finish
* A 3-piece Moulded matting system.
* In the rear we have four Inward Facing Tip Up seats - also finished in the Classic Flute Oxford Tan.
* And finally a NAS 90 Full Hood in Black.

Breakdown:
* Paint-refresh and minor body repairs with supplemental work to hood and fenders.
* Powder-coated and paint matched AA yellow Wolf HD wheels.
* New Bf Goodrich A/T CO2 tires.
* 2” Fox shock kit.
* Tom Woods drive shafts - front and rear.
* Stainless steel break lines.
* New V8 decals.
* New radio housing and radio.
* New kick panel trim.
* Powder coat all new trim pieces.
* New loadspace OEM rubber mat.
* Toe board trim set.
* New rear seatbelt kit and hardware.
* New lug nut set.

Everyone that sees this truck in person calls it a Tonka toy truck. I don’t disagree. What do you think?

Awesome time at the first-ever Palm Beach Series Land Rover event this weekend! Great energy as enthusiasts and icons of the Land Rover world came together. also flew in and supported the event. That’s me and CEO Alex Grappo, grinning after my 90 clinched the ‘Defender - Best in Class’ award. Great event, great people and lots of very cool and one-of-a-kind Rovers. Check out for more pics. Hosted by and Photos by

Gotland summer starts now.

So I’m doing a project with my friend Karl of aka the rocket scientist (no joke). I’ll do a series of concept-renders and then Coastline is gonna build the truck. It’s gonna be a Mid-Gray Soft-Top D90 and it’s gonna be awesome.

The foundation for the vehicle will be Series inspired - Exposed Galvanized Cappings, Split-Doors with Anti Burst Handles and Stage-One light-surrounds.

And then the fun begins. Which direction should we take it… Heritage/series all the way or more of a heritage modern hybrid?

This first concept is a stripped down, bare bones concept with an intentional heritage vibe. The Mid-Grey needs some color, so I’m thinking Chawton White or Limestone wheels. Fluted Leather Cognac, Alpaca Beige or Light Oyster Seats with matching Benches and cubby. LED lights all around, front bumper with Daytime running lights.

We’re calling the project; AMALFI. This first concept would be the perfect little truck to pop around the village with. What do you think? And what should the next concept be?

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@ Los Angeles, California

Art Apart.
The concept.
Any clues, Curious Yellow?

Wine Country road trip.