The Land Rover Defender is one of the most iconic off-roaders of all time. Despite being available new in its most modern avatar, the last-gen Defender is still an enthusiast-favorite vehicle. After completing a production run of over 30 years, the last generation Land Rover Defender retired in 2016. We have here today a restored 1988 Land Rover Defender 90 with modern underpinnings housed under the elegant, classic bodywork. The current owner has reported that the SUV was imported from England and the full restoration was completed in 2019 by Osprey Custom Cars. They also added that the SUV has been fitted with a new hot-dip galvanized OEM chassis from another 1988 model Defender 90. Powered by an LS3 V8 and with just 19,350 miles on the odometer, this classic Defender 90 is the perfect restomod SUV for an aficionado.
This 1988 Land Rover Defender 90 looks mesmerizingly attractive. The current owner has reported that, along with the new chassis, this restomod is also equipped with new steel and aluminum doors. It also received a new paint job, flaunting a bold shade of Graphite Metallic, accented by a blacked-out grille and fenders. The hardtop roof of the truck is also painted in Gloss Black and equipped with curved viewing glass on each side. The upgraded black bumpers are wrapped with Charcoal Gray plastic surrounding and equipped with LED lighting solutions. 18-inch Black multi-spoke wheels encircled by a new set of Cooper Discoverer AT3 all-weather tires add to this Defender's visual and purposeful ruggedness. On the inside, the cabin is finished in black, featuring bolstered bucket seats in the front row and jump seats at the rear. The seats are heated and swathed in black leather with white diamond stitching inserts. The steering wheel is a new leather-wrapped Momo unit, while the headliner (also new) is made up of Dark Charcoal suede. Other prominent interior upgrades include a Kenwood infotainment system with Apple Carplay / Android Audio support and twin fingerprint rifle safes under the second-row seating.
Under the hood of this 1988 Land Rover Defender, 90 is a 6.2-liter Chevy LS3 V8, mated to a reported-new 6L80E 6-speed automatic transmission with new cooler lines. 4-wheel drive with a lockable center differential is the drivetrain configuration. Although the power output isn’t specified, it is expected to be around the 426-436 hp ballpark in the LS3 motor’s stock condition. Here, however, the motor is connected to Hooker headers and a Cherry Bomb muffler, which could result in a boosted output. A PCS GSM push button electronic shift selector is responsible for putting that vigor to work effectively, while a digital-analog instrument cluster displays vital vehicle info. With this upgraded powertrain setup, this restomod Defender has been transformed into a potent beast that is also much easier to maintain.
1988 Land Rover Defender 90 LS3
6.2L LS3 V8
6L80E 6-Speed Automatic
4x4
Graphite Metallic Exterior
Black Interior
Imported From England
Full Restoration Completed In 2019 By Osprey Custom Cars
LS3 V8 With Less Than 20,000 Miles
Current Owner Reports New Hot-Dip Galvanized OEM Chassis From Another 1988 Model
2.5mm Mild-Steel Rails
3mm S355 Carbon-Steel Crossmembers
New Paint Job Completed In 2019
New Steel & Aluminum Doors
Gloss Black Painted Roof
Curved Viewing Glass
Current Owner Reports New LED Lighting
Upgraded Black Bumpers Wrapped With Charcoal Gray Plastic Surrounding
Blacked Out Honeycomb Grille
Louvered Fender Tops
Bulged Hood
Gloss Black Flares On Front & Rear Wheel Arches
Matte Black Tubular Step Bars
Diamond Plate Rocker Molding
18" Black Multi-Spoke Wheels
New 275/65R18 Cooper Discoverer AT3 All-Weather Tires
New Black Leather Interior With White Diamond Stitching Inserts
Front Black Bolster Bucket Seats
Second Row Jump Seats
Twin Fingerprint Rifle Safes Below Second Row Seating
PCS GSM Push Button Electronic Shift Selector
New Rubber Mats
Kenwood Audio Player With Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay & Android Audio
Heated Seats
Digital Gauges
New Leather Wrapped Momo Steering Wheel
New Dark Charcoal Suede Headliner
New 6L80E 6-Speed Automatic Transmission With New Cooler Lines
Hooker Headers
All info As Reported by Current Owner
The Land Rover Defender is one of the strangest cars in the automotive world, at least the older models are. They aren’t the most enjoyable to drive or the most comfortable carrier for passengers. Yet they are absolutely adored all around the world for their undeniable British character. The Defender is as British as warm beer, good tea, and bad teeth. Not to mention, they are mighty good off-roaders as well. What you’ll often find in the market or on roads is the Defender 110, rendering the short-wheelbase Defender 90 quite rare to come by. This 2000 Land Rover Defender 90 found its way to our inventory from St. Cloud, Florida. Having driven over 119000, this example remains well-maintained and boasts a re-upholstered interior.
Land Rover’s Defender is one of those all-time greats in off-roading nameplates. Derived from 1948’s Land Rover Series I, the Defender name came around 1990, and by then, it had evolved massively from the Series, despite a very similar exterior outlook. Furthermore, while the 110 is the most common type to find these days, there’s a certain sort of charm about the short wheelbase, two-door 90. This 1990 Land Rover Defender 90 definitely portrays that charm, with its extensive do-over that includes a repaint to factory spec and an aftermarket exhaust. The vehicle is currently up for sale in Florida having driven over 152,000 miles, but that’s nothing for a well-maintained Defender like this one. We’re told that the vehicle packs a replaced engine with just 3,500 miles on it, and that engine was refreshed before being swapped in. A recent alignment and tire balancing has also reportedly been carried out on this relatively modern classic four-by-four.
If you’re looking for a short wheelbase off-roader that’s relatively new, but not too techie at the same time, we have the perfect candidate for you right here, straight from Chattanooga, Tennessee. Check out this sub 30,000-mile 2010 Land Rover Defender 90! Coming from the original Defender series that was made until 2016, this machine has heritage that dates back to Land Rover’s Series I of 1948. Yet, it’s also got a newer powertrain and enjoys some further aftermarket upgrades too. This 2010 Land Rover Defender 90 combines legendary off-road capability with custom rugged aesthetics. Built in Solihull, UK, it features the reliable 2.4L turbocharged diesel inline-four from the Puma TDCi era, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission and a full-time 4WD system. Outfitted for adventure, this short-wheelbase Defender is a proper overland rig with purposeful mods, yet retains the iconic boxy profile that has defined the Defender legacy.
Land Rover introduced the Series I off-roader was introduced in 1948, as Rover knew that, like Jeep over in the USA, with World War II finished, they needed to switch priorities and serve the civilian market. The Land Rover Series I holds the designation of being the world’s first mass-produced four-wheel drive vehicle with doors and solid roof. Over time, the Series I became the Series II then Series III, before gaining the Defender name in late 1990, in keeping with Land Rover’s new naming convention. The Defender came in 90,110 and 130 forms, which roughly referred to its wheelbase. Here, we have a 1997 Land Rover Defender 110 County Edition which is a five-door station wagon variant. You can see by its right-hand drive layout that it’s likely a UK import. With only over 16,000 miles to its name, the vehicle currently resides in Houston, Texas, but is basically at home anywhere in the country – especially where there are no tarmac roads. After all, it’s meant to go off-roading and overlanding!
The Land Rover Defender is one of the strangest cars in the automotive world, at least the older models are. They aren’t the most enjoyable to drive or the most comfortable carrier for passengers. Yet they are absolutely adored all around the world for their undeniable British character. The Defender is as British as warm beer, good tea, and bad teeth. Not to mention, they are mighty good off-roaders as well. What you’ll often find in the market or on roads is the Defender 110, rendering the short-wheelbase Defender 90 quite rare to come by. This 2000 Land Rover Defender 90 found its way to our inventory from St. Cloud, Florida. Having driven over 119000, this example remains well-maintained and boasts a re-upholstered interior.
There are many motor vehicles that have been described as legendary. So many, in fact, that the word has lost much of its meaning. While there have been many interesting machines introduced in the last 100 years, only a relative handful truly deserve this accolade. One of the few that does is the English Land Rover. This amazing 4x4 wagon, the first of its kind, is instantly recognized wherever it appears. In fact, it is the first motor vehicle ever seen by a quarter of the world's population. While its look has hardly changed since 1948, the vehicle that the world knows as a Land Rover has come a long way. The Land Rover Defender has a production window of over 60 years, starting with the original series 1. This example of the 1986 Land Rover Defender 110 has covered 14,707 miles and is currently located in Westport, Connecticut.
Land Rover introduced the Series I off-roader was introduced in 1948, as Rover knew that, like Jeep over in the USA, with World War II finished, they needed to switch priorities and serve the civilian market. The Land Rover Series I holds the designation of being the world’s first mass-produced four-wheel drive vehicle with doors and solid roof. Over time, the Series I became the Series II then Series III, before gaining the Defender name in late 1990, in keeping with Land Rover’s new naming convention. The Defender came in 90,110 and 130 forms, which roughly referred to its wheelbase. Here, we have a 1997 Land Rover Defender 110 County Edition which is a five-door station wagon variant. You can see by its right-hand drive layout that it’s likely a UK import. With only over 16,000 miles to its name, the vehicle currently resides in Houston, Texas, but is basically at home anywhere in the country – especially where there are no tarmac roads. After all, it’s meant to go off-roading and overlanding!
This 2019 Dodge Durango SRT 392 offers a exhilarating blend of performance and luxury, making it an ideal choice for enthusiasts and families alike. Equipped with a powerful 6.4-liter SRT® HEMI® V8 engine, this SUV delivers remarkable speed and handling. It has a mileage of under 53,000 and features a host of upgrades that enhance both its aesthetics and performance. With aggressive styling and top-tier technology, the SRT 392 stands out as a premier option in the SUV market.
The Jeep Wrangler is one of just two vehicles available today that allow you to remove the doors and roof for the ultimate open-air experience. You can imagine the engineering that goes into enabling such a feat, and most manufacturers simply don’t bother. But Jeep can’t do that, and you know why? Because since the mid-1940s, they’ve been outfitting enterprising Americans with tough, go-anywhere, do-anything off-roaders. The Wrangler, in fact, can directly trace its lineage to the Jeep CJ series. Today’s 2019 Jeep Wrangler comes from the current JL series and packs a punchy Pentastar V6 under its rather sizable hood. That’s not all, with its automatic gearbox, Fox Racing steering stabilizer and 10,000-pound Warn winch, it’s ready to hit the trails with gusto. Oh, and it can also be your faithful, dependable and comfortable family cruiser too. If you want to get your hands on this sub 50,000-mile machine from Delta, Colorado, talk to us right now.
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