VIN:
SALLDVB68TA991607
Land Rover’s Defender is arguably the most iconic British off-roader. Initially known as the Land Rover Series, the Defender nameplate entered the scene in in 1990, although it’s not uncommon to find earlier examples badged as such. There have been many special editions of this vehicle, and this 1996 Land Rover Defender Bel-Air is one of those. Hailing from Belgium with 82,000 miles on the clock, it’s a Defender 90 with a new Bel-Air convertible top, that’s undergone a two-year nut-and-bolt restoration. There are key doubles for all locks and the ignition provided, and you even get a full restoration picture album – now isn’t that a conversation starter!
The Defender, and the Series before it changed little in terms of design over its total production run that extended to nearly seven decades. This 1996 Land Rover Defender Bel-Air is the short wheelbase ‘90’ version that’s actually got a 93-inch wheelbase. The G4 Orange paintwork is superbly eye-catching, and there’s a clear coat applied for sun protection. Gloss black wheel arches contrast perfectly with the bright paintjob, and complement the aforementioned new Bel-Air convertible top with leather cover. You also get a Defender Xtreme NAS rear bumper and roll bar which is reportedly very rare, as well as rear wheel mount from the same company. The Bearmach black gloss 16-inch Sawtooth rims wear 265/75R16 K02 BFGoodrich tires. Up front, there’s Bearmach Trucklite LED headlamps and satin black and mesh front grille with wingtop vents. In fact, lighting is LED all-round. It’s also got custom rocksliders, Front Runner sump guard and a custom wooden bed liner. The interior features an updated Td5 dashboard, heated leather seats from a Land Rover Discovery, NAS steering wheel, air conditioning and heater, Pioneer head unit with USB connectivity, extra antenna for CB radio and there’s also a fusebox and light switches for extra lights to be installed.
This 1996 Land Rover Defender Bel-Air boasts a fully overhauled drivetrain. It’s got the 300Tdi engine which is a 2.5L turbocharged diesel in-line four cylinder powerplant. The engine is rated to put out 111hp and 195lb-ft, which is sent to all four wheels via a five-speed manual transmission and dual-range transfer case. There’s also a displaced battery socket. Braking is via discs on all wheels.
Car Location: Florida Brand new 2 year nut&bolt restoration Belgian import Finished in G4 challenge orange + clear coat for sun protection, gloss black wheel arches New Bel-Air convertible top with leather cover Dual range transfer case Five speed manual transmission Fully overhauled drivetrain Heated leather Land Rover Discovery seats Airconditioning + heater Updated TD5 dashboard NAS steering wheel Defender Xtreme NAS rear bumper Defender Xtreme roll bar (very rare) Defender Xtreme rear wheel mount Bearmach supplied gloss black 16’ Sawtooth rims with 265/75R16 KO2 BF goodrich all terrain tires Bearmach supplied Trucklite LED headlights Bearmach supplied Satin Black & Mesh front grille and wingtop vents Front Runner sump guard LED lights all round Stainless steel nuts, bolts and rivets all around Key doubles of all locks and ignition Custom wooden bed liner Custom rocksliders Pioneer radio & USB Full restoration picture album Fusebox + light switches for extra lights Extra antenna for CB radio Displaced battery socket
Alarm light 153.000kms (82.000miles)
The Land Rover Defender is a British icon that has been offered since 1983. This 1998 model has undergone a full frame-off restoration which was completed in 2024, as reported by the current owner. Retaining its original engine with less than 56,000 miles, this Land Rover Defender 90 has been upgraded with air conditioning and an array of new mechanical parts, ready to take off on its new adventures.
The Land Rover Series is celebrated globally for its exceptional off-road capabilities, having been introduced in 1948 and evolving through various iterations until it adopted the Defender nameplate in 1983. The classic Defender was phased out around 2016, only for the model to be revived in 2020, maintaining the vehicle's legendary status among off-road enthusiasts. This particular 1986 Land Rover Defender 90, with its right-hand drive configuration, has been recently restored and boasts a modest 69,000 miles, making it a highly desirable piece for aficionados of the brand.
The Land Rover Defender has a long and colorful history, dating back to the original Land Rover Series of 1948. World War II was over, and the British public was clamoring for a utilitarian off-roader that could help them in the farms and fields. Land Rover delivered a stunner that, to this day, is considered one of the all-time greats of off-roaders. Hence, this 1998 Land Rover Defender 90 Convertible comes from great parentage and, itself, is a stunner. Showcasing a healthy 86,000 miles, this plucky Brit is ready to double or even quadruple that mileage with the right care.
The Land Rover Defender is a British icon that has been offered since 1983. This 1998 model has undergone a full frame-off restoration which was completed in 2024, as reported by the current owner. Retaining its original engine with less than 56,000 miles, this Land Rover Defender 90 has been upgraded with air conditioning and an array of new mechanical parts, ready to take off on its new adventures.
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.
The Land Rover Defender can trace its origins way back to the Series I of 1948. When the war was over, Rover created the Series I as a plucky and capable off-roader for the public, inspired by the Willys Jeep. The Series I became the Series II, then the Series III (and there were some derivatives of each), until it gained the name Defender in late 1990. Park a Defender next to a Series I, and you'll see just how similar the vehicles are. Despite that, Land Rover made hundreds of updates to the vehicle during its long production run. If you've always had your eye on one of these iconic and vastly capable vehicles, this 1995 Land Rover Defender 110 is up for sale with us right now. Reportedly a 1996 model year machine, it's got just 70,000 miles on the odometer and some tasteful upgrades to make it more livable as a daily runner - if you choose.
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