Land Rover’s Defender can trace its roots way back to 1948, as the Series Land Rovers. The official Defender nameplate entered the scene in 1983, where it would stay until 2016, much to the chagrin of its global fan base. The New Defender debuted in 2020, however many still lust after a classic Defender or Series Land Rover, as they have a formidable reputation for competent off-road performance. Available in many forms, and customized in countless ways, this 1995 Land Rover Defender 90 RHD Convertible is one such example. A right-hand-drive car, it’s done a healthy 161,000 kilometers and comes with quite a few customizations done to it, inside and out.
The design of a Defender (and the Series that preceded it) is an icon that is instantly recognizable by silhouette pretty much anywhere in the world, but this 1995 Land Rover Defender 90 RHD Convertible further accentuates that with an eye-catching orange paint job, contrasting black roll-up convertible top and sides, and reportedly brand new BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires with less than 500 miles on them, wrapped around silver and black alloys. A bull bar with winch, gloss black front grille, aftermarket headlamps and safari snorkel add to the distinctive appearance. A hitch is present beneath the front plate as well. The black interior has received even more customization. Climb aboard this Defender that’s received a suspension lift by its previous owner, and the first thing to strike you will be the relatively modern BMW M-style steering wheel that’s been installed, complete with Land Rover steering wheel center cap. The aftermarket front bucket seats will be the next thing. There’s an aftermarket Bluetooth-compatible radio, replaced front speakers and subwoofer as well. The front seats have seatbelts installed, and the rear folding jump seat benches have two installed per bench as well. There’s also a storage console with drinks holder between the front seats.
This 1995 Land Rover Defender 90 RHD Convertible packs a 2.5L TDI turbo diesel engine known as the 300TDI, which put out 111hp and 195lb-ft to all four wheels via a five-speed manual transmission and transfer case with high and low range. The seller reports that the engine and transmission are original, and that a new battery was installed in 2021. Front brake pads and rotors, rear ball joints and wiper motor have reportedly been replaced as well.
1995 Model Year Land Rover Defender 90 RHD Convertible Orange exterior Black interior 2.5L Diesel Manual transmission 5 speed BMW M Series steering wheel installed Lifted suspension - installed by previous owner Safari Snorkle Tires are reported to be brand new - seller reports only 500 miles Bull bar w/ winch Hitch installed under the front plate Aftermarket headlights Gloss black front grill Subwoofer installed and replaced the front speakers Radio is bluetooth compatible Seller reports motor and transmission are original Seller installed a new battery in early 2021 Replaced front brake pads and rotors Replaced rear ball joints Replaced wiper motor Aftermarket front seats - buckets Rear folding jump seats Front and Rear seats have seatbelts installed ( 2 on each bench rear, 2 up front per seat) Storage console between front seats w/ drink holder
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.
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