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SALLDHM68TA973148
The Defender nameplate made its appearance in 1983, but the vehicle itself can actually be directly traced all the way to the original Series 1 of 1948. Few vehicles in the world can lay claim to such fame, and the Defender (together with the Series) remain legendary examples of what Land Rover used to stand for – tough, utilitarian, no-nonsense transportation over almost any terrain. If you’ve been a fan of these vehicles, here’s a hurrah for you in the form of a 1995 Land Rover Defender 110 Restomod that’s fresh from a 2021 restoration by Transatlantic Trading Company in England. Using a chassis from a French vehicle, it’s a leftie, so don’t worry about sitting on the wrong side of the road in North America. It’s also got a tasty surprise under the hood, but to find out what, you will need to read on.
The iconic lines of the Defender changed very little from the Series, and continued all the way until the model was retired in 2016. This 1995 Land Rover Defender 110 Restomod wears a new paint job of what appears to be a metallic gray in some light, shifting towards a green hue from certain angles as we can see in the photos. The seller reports new doors, new lights, and it rolls on a set of stylish five-spoke Land Rover alloys, wrapped in the requisite all terrain tires. Climb aboard the interior using the side steps for assistance, and you’re greeted by a black theme with seating for up to eight passengers in addition to the driver. This is made possible, as in addition to the two front seats and three rear seats, there are two facing benches behind, with two seat belts each. An aftermarket steering wheel adorns the helm, and you gaze at a mostly stock instrument cluster, with the addition of a tachometer neatly sitting in your field of view. There’s also a lockable cubby for your valuables, the seller reports that the air conditioning unit is new, and an Alpine stereo system brings Bluetooth capabilities to the table. Glance upwards and you’re greeted by new alcantara headliner.
A Defender would typically pack a stout turbodiesel engine, or unstressed petrol mill beneath its hood, but not this 1995 Land Rover Defender 110 Restomod. Instead, you’ll find a 3.2L BMW S52 straight six neatly nestling within. If that sounds familiar, it’s because the S52 powered the North American post-facelift E36 M3, and delivered 240hp and 236lb-ft. It’s also happy to spin up to 7,000rpm. Sending the power to the wheels is a six speed manual gearbox. The seller reports a laundry list of mods and refreshments across the vehicle, including new air intake, new air filter, air mass meter, new fuel system, fuel pressure regulator, new fuel system, a custom fabricated fan shroud, new suspension, new struts, and new exhaust. Finally, there’s reportedly been a recent alignment and oil change, making this Landie ready to hit the streets and trails.
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