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Kifaru project

Heritage programme

Series I · 1950

A post-war icon kept visibly of its time, with today’s dependability, comfort and material finish worked quietly beneath the surface.

Nairobi · Kenya
Restored early-1950s Series I in the Kenyan highlands

Status

Heritage programme

Preserve the era. Improve the ownership.

The Series I programme begins with provenance, chassis condition and the parts worth preserving. From there, the owner chooses the philosophy: a period-correct restoration or a restrained restomod. The aim is not to disguise a 1950 vehicle as something modern, but to make its original character easier to trust, use and enjoy.

Development priorities

The decisions that define the vehicle.

01

Document the original vehicle before intervention

02

Retain period proportions and tactile character

03

Integrate reliability and comfort discreetly

04

Create a clear record of every retained and renewed part

Classic four-wheel drive under inspection in a restoration workshop
Automotive leather being stitched at the workbench

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