Completed
01 / Land Rover powertrain
Defender 110 Crew Cab
A working shape finished with restraint and warmth.
Independent automotive atelier / Istanbul
Rebuilt with purpose.
Classic vehicles restored, reimagined, and finished with obsessive attention to detail.
Our point of view
Not restored to be ordinary.
Altera Customs exists for people who want more than a polished classic. Every build starts with a donor vehicle, a story, and a clear point of view. From chassis to cabin, we rebuild with restraint, character, and intention.
Selected builds
Built to be lived with.
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02 / TD5
Defender 110 TD5 with Puma Dash — Grey
Discreet outside, deeply considered inside.
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03 / TD5
Defender 110 TD5 — Heritage Green
Built for distance, finished for daily life.
Inside the atelier
The work is the proof.
Chassis, engines, materials, interiors, and details in progress.
The process
Four stages. One standard.
Discover
We define the purpose, character, and direction of the build.
Strip
The vehicle is taken back to its bones. Nothing is hidden.
Rebuild
Mechanical, structural, interior, and exterior work move together.
Finish
Every detail is tested, adjusted, and refined before handover.
The Altera point of view
We only see one route:The alternative.
Commission an Altera
Your vehicle. Our process.
Each commission begins with a conversation. We define the donor, the use case, the level of restoration, and the character of the final build.
Start a buildFrequently asked
Before we begin.
What vehicles do you work on?+
Our work centres on Land Rover Defenders and selected classic vehicles where the original character is worth preserving.
Can I bring my own donor vehicle?+
Yes. We can begin with your vehicle or help define the right donor once we understand the intended use and scope.
Is every Altera build bespoke?+
Every commission is shaped around its owner. The level of restoration, mechanical specification, materials, colour, and details are agreed before the build begins.
How long does a build take?+
Timing depends on the donor and the depth of the commission. We set a realistic programme after inspection and keep the process transparent.
Do you work with clients outside Turkey?+
Yes. International enquiries are welcome, and logistics can be discussed as part of the initial conversation.
Limited commissions
Let's build the right one.
Tell us what you have in mind. We take on a limited number of projects at a time.