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SALLDHM68VA133850
World War II had ended, and British automaker Rover was gearing up to supply an eager public with a myriad of automobiles. Gathering experience from the learnings of making wartime off-roaders, they released the Land Rover Series I in 1948. This sturdy off-roader had features such as a box frame construction, aluminum body panels, and proper four-wheel drive with low range. The Series I would become the Series I, Series III, and finally become the Defender in 1983. While hundreds of improvements were made over the years, the basic shape, purpose, and capabilities remained the same. That's why if you love venturing into the wilderness, this 1997 Land Rover Defender 110 is a faithful companion who you can trust. Fresh off an engine rebuild just 4,000 miles ago, it's also got a transmission rebuild and is ready for action.
Defenders look purposeful, but when you take a specimen like this matte gray 1997 Land Rover Defender 110, the term takes on a whole new meaning. Rolling on black wheels with chunky Cooper Discoverer S/T tires, this Defender is ready to tackle any trail, rocky pass, sand dune, or even a river. Hence, it even has a snorkel air intake for the engine. You'll also note upgraded crystal headlamps, new LED turn signals, park lamps, and auxiliary front lighting for enhanced visibility when it's dark outside. There's even a Plasma 4x4 winch waiting to rescue you or anyone else who gets stuck because, let's face it, in such an off-roader, the weakest link is typically the driver. Inside this left-hand drive 1997 Land Rover Defender 110, you'll find metal plate flooring and leather seating for all occupants. In fact, up to nine people can travel in this 110-inch wheelbase variant. Creature comforts are sparse, as you'd expect in a tough off-roader, but there's a front console with cup holders, a cigarette lighter, and a Sony Xplod head unit with CD playback capabilities.
The powerplant motivating this 1997 Land Rover Defender 110 is the tough-as-nails 300Tdi. This comprises a 2.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel engine. The engine is factory-rated for 111hp and 195lb-ft, but aftermarket tuning can yield notable gains in power and torque. The drive is sent to all four wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission that's received new union bearings and gears in the transmission.
At this point, the original Land Rover Defender is a British Institution, but bar a few examples that made it to the US in the 90s, this off-roading icon has largely remained out of the hands of American consumers. The good news, though, is that thanks to the 25-year import rule, we can now start to enjoy some of the best Defender models that the rest of the world has had access to. This 1998 MY Land Rover Defender TD5 RHD Restoration was imported from the United Kingdom and features the sought-after 2.5-liter inline five-cylinder diesel engine. It also features some choice upgrades that are bound to tickle the fancy of owners looking to enjoy an adventurous lifestyle.
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.
At this point, the original Land Rover Defender is a British Institution, but bar a few examples that made it to the US in the 90s, this off-roading icon has largely remained out of the hands of American consumers. The good news, though, is that thanks to the 25-year import rule, we can now start to enjoy some of the best Defender models that the rest of the world has had access to. This 1998 MY Land Rover Defender TD5 RHD Restoration was imported from the United Kingdom and features the sought-after 2.5-liter inline five-cylinder diesel engine. It also features some choice upgrades that are bound to tickle the fancy of owners looking to enjoy an adventurous lifestyle.
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.
At this point, the original Land Rover Defender is a British Institution, but bar a few examples that made it to the US in the 90s, this off-roading icon has largely remained out of the hands of American consumers. The good news, though, is that thanks to the 25-year import rule, we can now start to enjoy some of the best Defender models that the rest of the world has had access to. This 1998 MY Land Rover Defender TD5 RHD Restoration was imported from the United Kingdom and features the sought-after 2.5-liter inline five-cylinder diesel engine. It also features some choice upgrades that are bound to tickle the fancy of owners looking to enjoy an adventurous lifestyle.
An icon of the American Military, it’s really no surprise that the original HMMWV spawned civilian models. While the Hummer H1 was more of a direct reincarnation, the Hummer H2 offered consumers a more stylish and practical entry point into General Motors’ Hummer lineup, available in both SUV and SUT body styles. Design-wise, the Hummer H2 retained its forebear's boxy and aggressive styling. Although smaller than the H1, the H2 retained some impressive dimensions and, with it, all the road presence that it was due. Today, the Hummer name is attached to an EV that takes inspiration from the original, but if you want the original American icon, then look no further than our featured 2008 Hummer H2 SUT. It’s a truck that features some tasteful upgrades, with the current owner reporting that they bought the truck stock and built it themselves.
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.
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