Lunaz has filled every US production slot for its Range Rover Classic and Aston Martin commissions, prompting the British restomod specialist to add a second shift at its Silverstone facility. The company plans to create roughly 40 jobs over the next two years across design, coachbuilding, engine development and electrification.

The expansion follows Lunaz's entry into the US market earlier in 2026. The company says American demand has quickly made the country its biggest international growth engine, pushing capacity at its 65,000-square-foot Northamptonshire site to the limit.

Silverstone expansion targets capacity

Lunaz says the new shift is intended to protect lead times rather than simply increase order volume. The additional staff will support restoration, body engineering, powertrain integration, trim and final assembly, with those operations remaining in-house.

Founder and CEO David Lorenz said the response from US buyers demonstrates the strength of Lunaz's cars and their place in automotive culture. The company is presenting the recruitment drive as an investment in British craft skills, drawing on Silverstone's established pool of motorsport and specialist manufacturing talent.

The current Range Rover Classic run is limited to 25 vehicles, with the cap determined by factory capacity rather than weak demand. Lunaz plans to build those 25 examples in 2027, and US customers already account for some of the allocation.

Range Rover Classic powertrain options

Each Range Rover Classic commission begins with a donor vehicle stripped to bare metal. Customers can then specify Lunaz's electric powertrain or a modern LS3 V8. Both choices produce more than 350 horsepower, substantially above the original SUV's 3.5-liter engine.

Body-style choices include two-door, four-door, long-wheelbase and convertible versions. Buyers also work with a dedicated Lunaz designer to select exterior colors, leathers and interior trim.

Recent examples illustrate the breadth of the program. A bright green build called “Kermit” uses a Pop Art-inspired cabin, while the deep green “Nevada” commission combines ivory leather with woven heritage textiles.

Aston Martin commissions join the growth

Lunaz's Aston Martin work follows the same bespoke approach. Its DB series marks the DB model's 60th anniversary and uses a hand-built 5.0-liter V8 producing 350 horsepower. Lunaz describes the engine as its first combustion project to draw on Formula One-derived engineering.

Across both the electric and combustion programs, Lunaz re-engineers the steering, suspension and brakes before completing the fully bespoke interior. The company says demand for its Bentley, Rolls-Royce and Jaguar commissions is now showing the same US-led pattern.

For buyers, the expansion could mean greater access to Lunaz's highly limited builds without the company abandoning its in-house restoration and customization process. The bigger test will be whether the new shift can preserve that hand-built character as production grows.