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Zesty, our 1996 Land Rover Defender 90 SWB pickup, began its life as a reliable workhorse for an old farmer in South Africa. This Defender has seen it all – from the vast savannas to the bustling streets of Cape Town. After years of dependable service, Zesty was brought to our workshop for a comprehensive rebuild, ensuring it retained its rugged charm while receiving modern enhancements. These photos capture Zesty in its natural habitat and during its transformative journey to Naples. Original South African Heritage: Owned by a seasoned farmer. Robust and Reliable: Proven performance across diverse terrains. Transformative Journey: Shipped to Naples for a meticulous rebuild. Step inside Zesty to experience a blend of classic design and modern upgrades. From the custom leather dash to the Marshal speaker center console upgrade, every detail has been crafted for comfort and functionality. Under the hood, Zesty’s heart – the updated 300TDI motor – boasts a range of enhancements for optimal performance. Luxurious Interior: Custom leather dash and original seats. Modern Upgrades: Marshal speaker center console with inverter, sport steering wheel. Powerful Engine: Updated 300TDI motor with ceramic coated pistons, aftermarket hybrid turbo, upgraded diesel pump, silicone hose upgrade, and upgraded intercooler.
The rough and tough of the great outdoors requires a motor thats nothing short of legendary and equipped to push through with resilience and grit. Present today is exactly that: a legendary machine that takes shape with this 1996 Land Rover Defender 90 NAS Outlander Pickup. The current owner reports that this off-road legend has seen a full restoration and has been imported from South Africa.
This 1996 Land Rover Defender 90 Outlander Pickup, with its dark green exterior, perfectly fits in with the great outdoors. Its exterior color perfectly suits its iconic boxy design and its host of custom features don't just add aesthetic value but also have a purpose. The current owner reports custom front and rear bumpers with a front and rear winch, rear spotlights, and a snorkel for when you want to deep dive into your chosen offroad course. In terms of shoes, this off-road legend rides high off the ground thanks to Land Rover wheels that are finished in black and wrapped with fresh rubber. While this 1996 Land Rover Defender 90 Outlander Pickup is a rough and tough off-roader, the black interior is a lovely place to be in. Step into the original seating and you are treated to a custom leather dash with a sport steering wheel, AUX ports in the front and rear, a drink dispenser, and an upgraded Marshall speaker in the center console for your tunes.
Forced induction sure comes in handy when you need the torque to push through tough challenges. Pop open the hood of this 1996 Land Rover Defender 90 Outlander Pickup and what you will find is the legendary turbocharged 300 TDI motor present. The current owner reports that the motor is new and has less than 500 miles run in. Ensuring you have reliable performance at all times is a reported new diesel pump, new silicone hoses, and a new intercooler. There are a few upgrades as well, reported are new ceramic-coated pistons and a new hybrid turbo system. In terms of power delivery, this custom off-road legend channels all its performance to all four wheels through a 5-speed manual transmission.
1996 Land Rover Defender 90 Outlander Pickup
2.8L Turbo Diesel I4
5-Speed Manual Transmission
4x4
Green Exterior
Black/Gray Interior
Full Restoration
Imported From South Africa
New 300 TDI Engine With Less Than 500 Miles
New Ceramic Coated Pistons
New Hybrid Turbo System
Custom Leather Dash
Upgraded With Marshal Speaker In Center Console
Original Seating
Sport Steering Wheel
New Diesel Pump
New Silicone Hose
New Intercooler
Front & Rear Winch
Rear Canopy
Aux Ports In Front & Rear
Rear Spot Lights
Custom Off-Road Front & Rear Bumpers
Drink Dispenser
Snorkel
New Tires
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.
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 are making a comeback. And I don’t mean the mall crawlers that misfire when they drive up a road with too many leaves, I mean proper SUVs. Dessert trailblazers that could cross countries without breaking a sweat. This 2022 Ford Bronco Hennessey VelociRaptor with just 21,000 miles is the perfect companion for such excursions. The Bronco is an icon amongst Ford enthusiasts and when they brought the name back in 2021 after a long hiatus, there were high expectations, and boy did they deliver.
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