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)
There is a dedicated group of enthusiasts who swear by a Land Rover Series, or Land Rover Defender. Produced since 1948, the Land Rover Series became the Defender in late 1990, when Land Rover switched to a new naming convention for their models. While the Series underwent hundreds of updates throughout its life, including during its Defender time, the external appearance of the vehicle remains roughly similar. This 1996 Land Rover Defender 90 is no different; park it next to a 1948 Series 1 and you’ll immediately notice the similarities. But, there are several differences too. This vehicle has done just under 700 miles after undergoing a comprehensive full frame up restoration including a conversion to left-hand drive for easier driving in the United States.
SUVs have changed a fair amount in the past few decades. Many of the once rough and tough desert trailblazers capable of climbing mountains at a moment’s notice have gone soft. Only suited to the parking lot of the local Mall of America. However, this 1991 Land Rover Defender 90 holds true to SUVs of before. With the initial design dating back to 1948, Land Rover knew how to make a rugged workhorse that could do it all.
SUVs have changed a fair amount in the past few decades. The once rough and tough desert trailblazers that could climb mountains at a moment’s notice have gone soft, many being only suited to the parking lots of the local Mall of America. However, this 1999 Land Rover Defender holds true to SUVs of before. With the initial design dating back to 1948, Land Rover knew how to make a rugged workhorse that could do it all.
In 1948, the Rover Company of Britain was gearing up for the post-war period. One of their bright ideas was to create a light, utilitarian and capable off-roader that could be used for agricultural, as well as other purposes. They were inspired by what Willys was doing with the Jeep across the pond. In fact the very first Land Rover Series prototype used a Jeep chassis and a Rover engine. The production version, of course, was Land Rover’s own design, and was called the Series I. As time passed by, it became the Series II, Series III, and gained the Defender name by 1990. Although the vehicle underwent hundreds of changes during its several decades of production, its basic shape and purpose remained true to the original. That’s why you can easily see similarities between a 1948 Series I and this 66,000-mile 1994 Land Rover Defender 110 that’s up for sale today. This six-seat vehicle is thus a great way to explore the myriad trails across America, in a vehicle that’s built for the purpose.
There is a dedicated group of enthusiasts who swear by a Land Rover Series, or Land Rover Defender. Produced since 1948, the Land Rover Series became the Defender in late 1990, when Land Rover switched to a new naming convention for their models. While the Series underwent hundreds of updates throughout its life, including during its Defender time, the external appearance of the vehicle remains roughly similar. This 1996 Land Rover Defender 90 is no different; park it next to a 1948 Series 1 and you’ll immediately notice the similarities. But, there are several differences too. This vehicle has done just under 700 miles after undergoing a comprehensive full frame up restoration including a conversion to left-hand drive for easier driving in the United States.
SUVs have changed a fair amount in the past few decades. Many of the once rough and tough desert trailblazers capable of climbing mountains at a moment’s notice have gone soft. Only suited to the parking lot of the local Mall of America. However, this 1991 Land Rover Defender 90 holds true to SUVs of before. With the initial design dating back to 1948, Land Rover knew how to make a rugged workhorse that could do it all.
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