Jonathan Ward and his wife, Jamie, founded their first automotive brand in 1996. They abandoned established careers to pursue their hobby as a business, with the simple premise of applying quality restoration to vintage utility vehicles, which were not yet in vogue at the time. TLC is now considered the leading specialist in vintage Toyota Land Cruisers in the world. In 2006, the Wards launched their next brand, ICON. ICON builds and restores custom vehicles that pay tribute to vintage transportation design, infused with the best modern engineering and technology, to breathe new life into classics. Both companies are thriving in Los Angeles, California. Jamie & Jonathan are very proud of being a part of the Makers Movement, reviving craftsmanship and quality in American built products.