Introducing the CTC Headlight Facelift Conversion for Defender: Modern British Design, Perfected
Oct 10, 2025
By Douglas Topott
Chelsea Truck Company, in collaboration with Kahn Design, proudly unveils the all-new CTC Headlight Facelift Conversion for the Land Rover Defender L663, a design-led upgrade that redefines the face of the modern Defender.
Drawing inspiration from the Defender’s timeless character, this conversion elevates it with a sharper, more dominant aesthetic, a look that Land Rover’s own 2026 model year facelift failed to deliver. This is the Defender, refined the way it should have been: confident, contemporary, and unmistakably Chelsea Truck Company.
OEM-Plus Design, Engineered for Seamless Fitment
Developed for all Defender L663 models from 2020 onwards, including the latest 26MY, the CTC Headlight Facelift Conversion embodies our signature OEM-plus design language, respecting the original form while enhancing it with purposeful aggression and modern precision.
Each component is engineered as a direct replacement for the factory surround, ensuring a true plug-and-play experience. No painting, lacquering, or modification required; this is a ready-to-fit solution, designed in-house to meet exacting standards of finish and alignment.
Modern British Design. Distinctive by Nature.
Supplied in high-gloss black as standard, the conversion introduces the bold “eyes” that have become synonymous with Chelsea Truck Company’s design DNA, a visual language recognised across our Jeep Black Hawk and Defender Heritage Remastered programmes. The result is a cohesive, assertive aesthetic that unites our portfolio under one design philosophy: modern British utility with tailored sophistication.
For those seeking further personalisation, the lower surround can be colour-matched locally to the vehicle’s bodywork for a seamless, bespoke finish.
Design Integrity, No Compromise
While this is a purely aesthetic enhancement, it’s crafted with the same precision and care as any factory component. Lighting performance, safety, and functionality remain fully uncompromised, a testament to our commitment to engineering-led design integrity.
A Designer’s Perspective
Afzal Kahn, Founder and Chief Designer, explains:
“The 2026 Defender facelift was a missed opportunity. It lacked the bold evolution the Defender deserves. Our Facelift Headlight Conversion is a design-driven response, sharper, more confident, and true to the Defender’s original spirit. This is what modern British design should feel like.”
Availability
The Chelsea Truck Company Headlight Facelift Conversion for Defender launches in the coming weeks and will be available exclusively through chelseatruckcompany.com and projectkahn.com, with global shipping and bespoke finishing options available upon request.
