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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.
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. Only suited to the parking lot of the local Mall of America. However, this 1997 Land Rover Defender 110 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 decided to create a sturdy, simple, and capable off-roader. They christened their creation the Land Rover, inspired by America’s Willy’s Jeep. Little did they know that this would soon become a hit across the world, and a cult icon. The Land Rover soon became the Land Rover Series, as consecutive years would see it upgraded and enhanced in myriad ways, while retaining much of its iconic design and basic purpose. In 1990, Land Rover renamed the model the Defender, in keeping with its new naming conventions. Available in multiple wheelbases, the 110 is the most popular, thanks to its five-door body and approximately 110-inch wheelbase. Yes, there’s a new Defender now, but it goes without saying that a classic Defender is one of the best ways to explorer the great outdoors. That’s why we’re glad to offer this 175,000-mile 1995 Land Rover Defender for sale. The vehicle was mechanically rebuilt by Land Rover of Austria in Vienna, Austria and comes with all rebuild receipts included in the sale. The paint is covered by a warranty until March 2025, and the vehicle also has a BMIHT certificate.
The original Land Rover Defender may have sold well in the US, but — bar a very limited number — it was not officially offered to stateside consumers. But now that we’re seeing specialists and fans import some of these iconic off-roaders to our shore, it may just be the best time to find out what makes the Defender so unique. Our featured 1998 Land Rover Defender 110 Td5 has undergone a full restoration. The owner reports that the frame has been sandblasted, repainted, and sealed, with the full frame-off restoration having been completed in 2016. The engine has been rebuilt, too, and a whole host of other parts have been replaced to ensure the reliable running of this 4x4 for many years to come.
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. The once rough and tough desert trailblazers that could climb mountains at a moment’s notice have gone soft. Only suited to the parking lot of the local Mall of America. However, this 1997 Land Rover Defender 110 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. 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.
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.
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. Only suited to the parking lot of the local Mall of America. However, this 1997 Land Rover Defender 110 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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