Daniel Marcello's journey of passion for Land Rover Defenders began nearly two decades ago when he purchased a Defender 90 from eBay. Establishing Brooklyn Coachworks in 2018, he's built a thriving business centered around restoring and upgrading these classic vehicles with modern amenities. Despite their rarity in the U.S. due to limited sales from 1993 to 1997, the enduring appeal of Defenders, combined with Marcello's hobbyist roots, has positioned his shop as a significant player in the restoration market, operating across multiple states and internationally.
Marcello encourages his clients to use their cars for more than just runs to the grocery store, too, like he did when he bought his 18 years ago.
I was building Land Rover defenders for some friends here and there, and then kind of transitioned into a full-time gig,
Classic Land Rover Defenders were built from 1983 until 2016, though they were only sold in the U.S. from 1993 until 1997.
Buying one was the continuation of what has become a lifelong passion.
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