Welcome to Foley’s

We are the oldest family run company in the world dedicated to the Defender brand. We started back in 1966 dealing with Land Rover products and over the years we have specialised in bespoke vehicles and conversions together with Overland Preparation, Rebuilds, Servicing and Vehicle Sales.  We pride ourselves in trying to provide you with the best vehicle for your needs. Backed up with our commitment and customer service, giving you the Foley experience, here in the UK or overseas.

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FOLEY   Build - Restore - Enhance
​PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ONLY WORK ON CLASSIC DEFENDERS 1983 - 2016

"The future of the DEFENDER is its past"

Mechanics and Bodyshop staff required

​Land Rover Defender Conversions and Previous Clients

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Defender 90 full soft top conversion

 This Td5 Defender 90 comes with features such as:
black mohair hood, Safety Devices roll cage, Puma rear seats and painted in metallic orange.

 We have built many of these Defender 90 Soft Tops and   they continue to   be a very popular build.
 Real Defender Fun for the summer, every garage should have one !!

             Defender 90 td5 Rebuild

 Rebuilt Td5 Defender 90 onto a new galvanized chassis.
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Also this vehicle was completely painted in the original metallic green. Led upgraded lights and main parts mechanically overhauled.

For more information please visit the following pages

Vehicle Sales     -     Defender 90 Conversions 

​110 Defender, fully rebuilt

Full strip down and rebuild of this Td5 110.

New Marsland galvanized chassis fitted, the body work had 5 new doors, wide track body kit fitted and the complete vehicle painted in metallic green.  Also it has a full black leather interior.

​An enjoyable build.

Defender 110 Full Soft Top Conversion

We can make any 110 Station wagon into a full soft top with an internal roll bar and mohair hood.
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​Hoods come in a number of different colours.

For more information please visit the following pages

Vehicle Sales      -     Defender 110 Conversions

FOLEY   130 Defender  Hearse

We have carried out this conversion 5 times and each time they a little bit different. One is based on the Falkland Islands.
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The one pictured was the only one we built in two-tone black and silver.

130 Defender Dormobile Conversion

We built this 130 station wagon from a clients crew cab and then fitted the Dormobile lifting roof from a 110 - custom fit of course.

For more information please visit the following pages

Vehicle Sales      -     Defender 130 Conversions

FOLEY   Defender 130 - Dukes Gun Bus

​Defender 130 Gun Bus hand built for the
HRH Duke of Edinburgh. (Sandringham Estate) 2016
​He will be sadly missed.

FOLEY   Defender 130 Gun Bus 

Custom built Gun Bus Defender 130. These are built with 300Tdi, Td5 or Tdci Puma engines.

​Interior layouts and storage options are all to clients specifications. We have built many of these for Country Estates and Shoots all over the UK.

Defender 130 Gun Bus Conversion

Classic Defender 127/130 Gun Bus converted from an Ex MOD 3.5 V8 Ambulance. Finished in classic Keswick Green.

For more information please visit the following pages

Vehicle Sales      -       Defender 130 Gun Bus Conversion

FOLEY   Defender 6x6 Conversions

​ Built in 2000 as a Global Explorer and powered by the trusted 300 Tdi.   It was built at great expense from a New LHD ROW base vehicle.

Fitted with the Foley 6x6 unit and locking diffs, 1000 ltr fuel tank, full lifting roof and many other extras. This vehicle now has had 2 owners and the vehicle continues to drive all over the world on the original engine. 

 We have just (2020) completed a refit to the vehicle ready for its next adventure. This is a beast of a vehicle that has been used hard for   what it was made for....adventure.

 This is the above vehicle prior to the body being built and it was tested as a chassis cab first.

The original vehicle was red and so the vehicle remained red with a splash of white. Its is now painted Rosso Red.
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Built in 2019, for a gentleman who knew exactly what he wanted. This was powered by a Recon 300 Tdi engine and fitted with a Foley 6x6 unit.

All built onto a new custom galvanized chassis. Many other parts were also galvanized to last the test of time.

​ Custom Roll Cage for safety and interior to spec. This was all painted in parts and assembled in this classic Blue.

Caribbean calling!!!

We built 5 of these mega long 6x6 vehicles using the Foley 6x6 unit.

​The idea was to move as many people at any one time from the cruise ships that would come in to the Islands. 20 passengers at a time could fit it the rear and go on a great Island safari.
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This beast was fitted with the Foley 6x6 unit and limited slip differentials which, when combined with good off road tires, means you can go pretty much where ever.

A custom roll cage is added for safety.

An LS3 Engine and Auto box gets you going and a set of uprated brakes get you stopped in no time.

 


FOLEY GT6x6 LS3

The ONE and ONLY  - No 1 of 1
This is what we can do, everything is made in our workshop and customised to fit this one off vehicle. Fitted with an LS3 and 6 speed auto, twin Air con and 6 Recaro seats. (spec on request)

This vehicle is a 2015 XS built vehicle - viewing by appointment only. Dry stored.

For more information please visit the following pages

Vehicle Sales      -      Defender 6x6 Conversions

Defender Galvanized Chassis Replacement and Repair

!We have carried out hundreds of chassis changes over the many years we have been in business. This also includes Bulkhead swaps and accident repairs.

These Galvanized chassis changes range from a simple swap to a full rebuild.

​We keep a good stock of galvanized chassis' and bulkheads. Please call to book your vehicle in.

Lets keep these vehicles on the road for the next generation!
In 2021 we carried out 26 chassis changes, please call for 2022 slots as these are already booking up!

For more information please visit the following page

Defender Replacement Galvanized Chassis