Opening 2026 · Inquiries welcome
A premium restoration studio for Land Rover Defenders and early Ford Broncos — engine-out builds, finished by hand.
Opening 2026 · Franklin, Tennessee
Engine swaps and drivetrain work handled in-house. Bodywork and finish entrusted to specialists. Every build, documented start to finish.
A Restoration Studio
Early Ford Broncos, Land Rover Defenders, and Series III models restored with honesty, integrity, and purpose.
01 — The Vision
Meridian was built to be something different.Not just a restoration shop.A place with a point of view.
One rooted in values, driven by commitment, and defined by a genuine passion for vehicles that deserve to be treated with care.
Our vision is simple but not easy. We want to be the most trusted name in early Bronco, Defender, and Series III restoration. Not the biggest. Not the loudest. The most trusted. The shop that people turn to when they want it done right and want to feel good about every step of the process. The kind of place where the work speaks for itself and the relationships last long after the build is finished.
We believe the best version of Meridian is one where craftsmanship is never rushed, integrity is never compromised, and every vehicle that comes through our doors leaves better than we found it. Mechanically, aesthetically, and in the hands of someone who truly values it.
That vision lives in the details. In the hours spent getting something right that no one may ever see. In the honesty of telling a client what a vehicle actually needs rather than what is easiest to sell. In the pride of a finished build that we would be glad to put our name on every single time.
This is what we are building. A shop, a standard, and a reputation. One restoration at a time.
02 — What We Restore
We specialize in the vehicles worth keeping, chosen for their character, their heritage, and their ability to stand the test of time.
America's original adventure vehicle. Compact, capable, and unmistakable. Meridian Broncos combine timeless design with carefully considered upgrades, creating vehicles built to be driven, explored, and passed down.
Simple, mechanical, and honest. The Series III represents utility in its purest form. Our restorations celebrate its heritage while ensuring it remains enjoyable for generations to come.
An American icon. Timeless proportions, modern capability, and built for a lifetime of use.
03 — The Craft
Every build is held to one standard — the one we'd want for our own.
Four decades on the tools means we know exactly where corners get cut. We don't cut them. These are the marks every Meridian truck has to meet before it leaves the floor.
Every restoration starts with a full teardown. Nothing is patched over or painted around — we rebuild from the bare frame up.
Engine, gearbox, axles — the mechanical heart of every truck is built and dialed in under our own roof.
Every build is photographed and recorded from teardown to delivery — so the work behind the paint is never a question.
No truck leaves until it's been road-tested and shaken down. These are made to be driven — and we make sure of it first.
04 — Inquire
We're taking a short list of conversations now - collectors, locals, and enthusiasts who already know the truck they want brought back. Tell us about yours and we'll be in touch as bays open.
Thank you.
Your note is in. We'll be in touch as build slots open for 2027.