Vilner Presents the Stingray of Aprilia Motorcycles

For its next project, Bulgarian design house Vilner has once again ventured into the world of motorcycles with the full-customization of an Aprilia Tuono, which it has cleverly named (from a marketing standpoint) the Stingray. Read more »

Bentley Continental GT Receives a Custom Touch by Vilner

You would think that a car that costs as much as a small house like the Continental GT series wouldn't need any interior renovations, especially since Bentley itself already offers its customers many personalization options, but there are always exceptions to the rule.

When a customer isn't satisfied with what Bentley has to offer or if he or she wants to redecorate their car after a few years of ownership, then the aftermarket industry comes into the picture.

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Twinkle, Twinkle Little Nissan GT-R How I Wonder What You Are

Back in October, Bulgaria's workaholic tuning crew at Vilner presented their first design job for the Nissan GT-R with a Dragon-themed project created for a Chinese client.

Vilner has now completed its second GT-R tune, again concentrating on improving the interior of the Japanese sports car but with a different theme this time, one that is highlighted –literally- by what the company describes as the "starry sky ceiling".

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Audi RS6 Avant Receives a Green Touch from Vilner

The creative folks at Bulgaria's Vilner design studio have just finished up their latest project based on the 2008-2010 Audi RS6 Avant. When it comes to Vilner, it's all about the looks with the tuner this time opting for a two-tone black and lime green color theme beginning with the exterior of the V10-powered station wagon. Read more »

Bulgaria's Vilner Gives Triumph Speed Triple Sports Bike a Bullish Attitude

When it's not catering to the needs of spendthrift car owners from China, Russia and other parts of the world, Bulgarian design house Vilner likes to apply its styling expertise on motorcycles.

Its most recent project is called the "Bulldog" and it is based on a Triumph Speed Triple sports bike. It was created for a Russian customer who was looking to personalize the appearance of his British streetfighter.

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Vilner Adheres to Chinese Client's Wishes and 'Dragons Up' Nissan GT-R

Vilner, the small Bulgarian aftermarket firm that could, has unleashed pictures of its newest creation based on the almighty Nissan GT-R that was custom built for a Chinese businessman with a large car collection.

The client told Vilner that he wanted something to stand out from the crowd by incorporating elements from his country's rich traditions, with the tuner settling on a "Dragon" themed interior.

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Vilner Promises "5-Star Luxury" for Four Passengers in New Mercedes-Benz GL SUV Tune

One of the main reasons why Mercedes-Benz developed the GL-Class was to offer buyers a bigger alternative to the closely related ML-Class SUV with additional space to accommodate seven passengers in three rows of seats.

However, one particular owner of the previous generation GL-Class had no need for the extra seats and was looking for a way to up the luxury ante for the rear passengers. Here is where Bulgarian design studio Vilner stepped in.

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Vilner Crafts the Ducati Monster 1100 EVO Bulgari

We're going to assume that the 'Bulgari' moniker on Vilner's latest creation has something to do with the design house's country of origin and not with the famous Italian jeweler and luxury goods retailer (or else it may have the same fate with Carlex Design's Burberry-themed Range Rover).

The Bulgarian company's second motorcycle tune after the BMW F800 R is based on the Ducati Monster 1100 EVO.

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Classic 1960s Mercedes SL Pagoda Refashioned by Vilner Studio

Modifying an all-time classic such as the 1963-1971 Mercedes-Benz SL roadster, nicknamed "Pagoda" after its concave hardtop, is never an easy task but it is one that the crew over at Sofia, Bulgaria-based tuning studio Vilner is willing to take. Read more »

Vilner Gives a Nod32 to ESET with Promotional Audi A3

One of Slovakia's most successful companies, IT security specialist ESET, turned to Bulgaria's most well-known tuning firm, Studio Vilner, for the creation of a promo car for the upcoming Software World Conference.

The car of choice was a first generation Audi A3, which spent two months at Vilner's main facility. ESET, which is most famous for its Nod32 antivirus software package, wanted to the car to be dressed in the company's corporate colors.

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Bulgarian Design Studio Vilner Customizes its First Bike, a BMW F800 R

We came to know Vilner by its detailed work on several vehicle interiors ranging in size from a Smart Fortwo to a BMW 5-Series and everything in between.

Now, the design studio is entering the world of two wheels with the presentation of its first customized motorcycle, a BMW F800 R named the Predator, which it says was crafted for an eccentric Russian businessman, who lives and works in Bulgaria.

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Vilner Revisits the Land Rover Defender with a New Interior Makeover

Vilner, the Bulgarian design house that has a made a name for itself with its work on vehicle interiors, has presented a new take on the Land Rover Defender.

Both inside and out, the company has used a similar design theme to a previous Land Rover Defender project it showed us last summer.

There are, however, differences such as the multispoke alloy wheels on the outside and the independent bucket sports seats that replace the rear seat bench and the over-the-top wooden floors in the interior.

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Vilner Treats Jeep Wrangler to a Little Bit of Luxury

Bulgarian custom studio Vilner believes that while the Jeep Wrangler is indeed the quintessential off-road vehicle, there's no reason why it shouldn't encompass its passengers in a more luxurious cabin.

Just about every corner of the Wrangler's interior has been upgraded with new, higher quality materials that include various colors of stitched leather for the dash, seats and door panels plus brass and chrome accents.

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Vilner Studio Reimagines New BMW 5-Series Sedan's Interior

While a fairly new entry in the aftermarket industry, Bulgarian design studio Vilner is beginning to make a name for itself. The company specializes in designing more premium interiors and its latest work based on the new BMW 5-Series sedan (F10) is no different.

The car was created for Bulgarian footballer Kostadin Stoyanov who currently plays for CSKA Sofia.

Vilner redid the 5-Series sedan's interior in white leather for the outer parts of the seats, sections of the door panels, the center console and the lower part of the dashboard while it chose black Alcantara for the headliner and the center portions of the seats.

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Vilner Goes Over the Top with Infiniti EX37 Interior Tune

In its second take on the interior of an Infiniti EX37, Bulgarian design studio Vilner has rolled out tons of tan leather to create the automotive equivalent of a classic British sofa.

You'll find leather just about everywhere from the lower part and capping of the dashboard to the roof mounted handles and the door panels. On the seats, the leather is trimmed and stitched with various patterns.

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Mercedes-Benz Vito gets a First Class Interior by Bulgaria's Vilner

In stock form, the Mercedes-Benz Vito isn’t exactly a first choice option for those looking for a luxurious mode of transportation, but with the right upgrades it can be transformed into quite a different place with the added bonus of having plenty of room for its passengers.

Bulgarian design studio Vilner took a standard Mercedes-Benz Vito 120 CDI and turned it into a luxurious business class van with an interior inspired by first class seats on airplanes.

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class All Luxed-Up by Bulgarian Design House Vilner

The classic Mercedes-Benz G-Class or as some call it, the G-Wagen which is short for Geländewagen (all-terrain wagon in German), is one of the most capable off-roaders money can buy these days but it's also one of the longest-standing models in the auto industry having been originally launched in 1979.

While Mercedes-Benz has tried to keep up with the times by constantly refreshing its mechanics and equipment features, the G-Class shows its age, especially in the interior. And that's where Bulgarian design studio Vilner steps in to update the classic Mercedes-Benz 4x4 model.

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Saturn Sky Customized by Bulgarian Design House Vilner

The closest you'll get to the Saturn Sky in Europe is its sister GM model, the Opel Speedster GT, yet Bulgarian design house Vilner managed to get its hand on an example of the American roadster model.

The Sky was brought in by a customer who wanted to change the looks of his two-seater sports model.

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Vilner Poshes Up Classic Land Rover Defenders for "Russian Oligarch"

Land Rover's timeless Defender is a rugged, durable and extremely capable off roader, and as such, it falls behind when it comes to luxury. But where there's a will (and plenty of cash to go around…) there's a way.

Vilner, which is a Bulgarian design studio, said it was approached by a "Russian oligarch" (a.k.a. a business magnate) who wanted to turn the wick up on a short- and long-wheelbase Land Rover Defender by customizing their interiors.

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Bulgarian Design Studio Vilner Revisits Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT600

The Hennessey-prepped Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT600 is once again in the center of attention of the Bulgarian design firm Vilner. Back in October 2010, the company had launched its first take on the Hennessey Grand Cherokee SRT600 that packs a modified V8 engine fitted with a "Vortech" turbo system for an output of 600-horses.

For its second go on the Jeep, Vilner completely revamped the interior with red and black Alcantara combined with black leather trimmed in red seams. The company says it also designed a new flat-bottom steering wheel with its shape customized to fit the owner's personal preferences.

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