- 3.5L V8 Engine
- Automatic 4 Speed Transmission
- Only 5800 Miles on Them
- Odom Shows 5800 Miles
- Chassis Has 42K Miles Plus Current Odom Reading
- New Suspension
- New Lights
- New Front Grill
- New Gas Lines
- New Gas Tank
- New Interior
- New Gauges
- New Pioneer Headplay Unit
- APPLE CARPLAY
- Backup Camera
- New Wheels
- New Tires
- Repainted
- Imported From The Netherlands
The Land Rover Defender has always been a bit of a forbidden fruit kind of car for U.S. consumers. Despite a handful of North American-spec Defenders being offered, by and large, the classic Defender was unobtanium in the States. But that doesn’t mean you can’t sample this classic off-roading icon today. Thanks to imports opening up, you can now get your hands on European-sourced examples of the classic Defender in various flavors. Take our featured car, for example, which was imported from the Netherlands. It features a classic 3.5-liter Rover V8, an automatic transmission, and a few modern features to improve driveability.
Exterior and Interior
This 1987 Land Rover Defender is of the 110 Pickup variety, where the “110” refers to the wheelbase in inches, and the pickup part is fairly self-explanatory. The Defender pickup maintains decent room for occupants with a short but useful rear bed. The owner reports that the car has been repainted in black and features several new components. These include a new front grille, new lights, new wheels, and new tires. Inside the Defender, you’ll find a new interior, featuring tan seats with a quilted leather finish. There’s a Momo steering wheel inside, along with new gauges. In the center, you’ll find a modern and newly installed Pioneer floating head unit, which features Apple CarPlay and a reverse camera.
Engine
Under the hood, you’ll find an icon of both British and American motoring — a Rover-badged 3.5-liter V8. Of course, used in multiple Rover applications, this small-block V8 originally started life as a Buick lump and was soon adapted for use by the English car manufacturer. In this application, the 3.5-liter V8 engine is a new addition and is coupled with a four-speed automatic transmission. Both the engine and gearbox are reported to have only 5,800 miles on them, which corresponds with what is displayed by the odometer. The chassis is reported to have a total of 42,000 miles on it before the engine and gearbox swap was carried out. Also new is the suspension system, while gas lines and the gas tank have also been changed.
The 1988 Land Rover Defender 110 is the kind of classic 4x4 that earned its reputation through simplicity, utility, and genuine off-road capability. Showing approximately 69,322 miles, this example is finished in Marine Blue with a contrasting Davos White roof and carries the unmistakable long-wheelbase, five-door Defender profile. Its 2.5L turbocharged diesel engine, 5-speed manual transmission, dual-range transfer case, and center differential lock give it the mechanical foundation enthusiasts expect from a traditional Land Rover, while details such as Alpine roof windows, tubular side steps, black fender flares, and aftermarket LED headlights add both character and usability. It is a straightforward, purpose-built utility vehicle with the kind of old-school driving experience that has made the Defender 110 such an enduring enthusiast favorite.
The 1999 Land Rover Defender 110 300Tdi Station Wagon is the sort of vehicle that built Land Rover’s reputation for durability, utility, and go-anywhere capability. Showing 102,866 miles, this example is finished in Forest Green with a tan and black interior and combines the practical five-door 110 body with the highly regarded 300Tdi diesel drivetrain. Its expedition-oriented equipment, including a full-length roof rack, rear access ladder, tubular side steps, black steel wheels, and TerraMax all-terrain tires, gives it a purposeful look that suits the Defender’s character. Inside, two-tone seating and a wood-rimmed steering wheel add a more distinctive touch to this traditionally utilitarian platform.
The 1995 Land Rover Defender 110 has long been prized for its utilitarian character, unmistakable box-section styling, and go-anywhere roots, but this Monarch Project 24 takes that familiar formula in an entirely different direction. Showing approximately 1,820 miles, it combines classic Defender architecture with a comprehensively reworked drivetrain, suspension, braking system, exterior, and cabin. At its heart is a 430-horsepower 6.2L LS3 V8 backed by a 6L80 six-speed automatic and Atlas transfer case, while a 5-inch suspension lift, Fox shocks, Ford 9-inch axles, Wilwood brakes, and a Warn winch give the build serious mechanical substance. Nardo Grey paint with orange accents, Italian Nappa leather, carbon-fiber trim, teak flooring, digital instrumentation, and modern multimedia equipment turn this D110 into a distinctive blend of old-school Land Rover presence and modern restomod execution.
The Defender 130 sits at the working end of the classic Defender family, stretching the familiar platform into a four-door Crew Cab Pickup with serious cargo-carrying versatility. This 2001 Land Rover Defender 130 shows 49,825 miles and brings together several ingredients enthusiasts look for in an old-school Defender: a Td5 turbo-diesel, 5-speed manual, permanent four-wheel drive, locking center differential, and dual-range transfer case. Add the long pickup bed, canvas cover, front winch, and traditional steel wheels, and this 130 retains the purposeful character that made these trucks such enduring icons.
The 1988 Land Rover Defender 110 is the kind of classic 4x4 that earned its reputation through simplicity, utility, and genuine off-road capability. Showing approximately 69,322 miles, this example is finished in Marine Blue with a contrasting Davos White roof and carries the unmistakable long-wheelbase, five-door Defender profile. Its 2.5L turbocharged diesel engine, 5-speed manual transmission, dual-range transfer case, and center differential lock give it the mechanical foundation enthusiasts expect from a traditional Land Rover, while details such as Alpine roof windows, tubular side steps, black fender flares, and aftermarket LED headlights add both character and usability. It is a straightforward, purpose-built utility vehicle with the kind of old-school driving experience that has made the Defender 110 such an enduring enthusiast favorite.
The 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 remains one of the most recognizable compact 4x4s ever built, and this example blends the model’s traditional utility with a selection of functional upgrades. Showing approximately 81,458 miles, it is finished in Black over a Black interior and retains the classic right-hand-drive configuration. Power comes from a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel paired with a 5-speed manual transmission, while an LT230 dual-range transfer case and locking center differential provide the mechanical foundation expected from a Defender. Exterior additions such as a Rhino-Rack roof rack, rear access ladder, brush guard, Sawtooth-style wheels, side steps, and checker-plate protection reinforce its expedition-ready character, while the cabin has been updated with aftermarket front bucket seats and a touchscreen audio system.
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