Ebbett Prestige Tauranga have teamed up with Franklin Motor Company creating a real work of art, an iconic Land Rover with a touch of modern engineering and technology. Introducing, Shelley.
 
Not many people know classic Land Rover like Frances and the Franklin team. Shelley is a fine pressed classic. Through many many hours of labour and tasteful upgrades across the engine, suspension, seating and audio system the Franklin team combine classic Land Rover charm with the comfort and ride expected in 2023.
 
The History |
ZB2558, was discovered as a cliche sheep farmers Land Rover complete with a shearing blade in the glovebox. Purchased brand new from Shelly Land Rover in Wellington back in the year 2000 with the leather branded key tag still attached to prove it.
 
If you know Land Rover resto-mods, then you know what you will pay overseas to achieve a bespoke build of this quality with this history.
 
The Finer details |

• The 300 Tdi engine, full rebuild with a Stage Two Tune involving bigger fuel plunger and a boost tap
• Uprated L.O.F. HD Road Speed Clutch
• Upgraded Goodride Brake Master Cyclinder and Braided Brake Lines
• EBC Brake Pads
• Brembo Brake Rotors
• Complete paint and panel restoration
• Suspension lowered 1 from standard with Bilstein Gas Shocks offering an outstanding ride.
• Wheels with -25 offset, Maxxis RAZR A/T 265/70 R16 Tyres and Extended Flares set Shelly wide and low, planted to the road
• Custom Saddle Brown semi aniline Leather Wrapped Seats, Dash Panels, Centre Console
• Rosewood Floors and Rear Speaker Boxes
• Fusion Bluetooth Audio Unit hidden in the centre console
• Zero flex amp for the speakers
• Audioson Speakers in all four corners
• Nakamichi Subwoofer in the Arm Rest.

 
Picture the scene on a summers day, heading down to the beach with your shades on and your favourite tune blasting through the unreal sound system. You can't help but grin from ear to ear.
 
Photography by the talented Joel McDowell.