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The classic Land Rover Defender is directly descended from 1948’s Land Rover Series I. After World War II, the Rover Company of Britain wanted to create a tough off-road vehicle for agricultural use. Things started as the Series I, then Series II, Series III, and finally the Defender by the early 1990s. Across the world, Defenders are renowned for their tough persona and go-anywhere capabilities. This 1997 Land Rover Defender 110 is no different. What’s more, the vehicle is fresh from a restoration that was completed in February 2025. It also has a new engine that is less than 1,000 miles on it. Basically, this is a born-again vehicle that’s better than when it left the factory in 1997 and is up for grabs with us. If you wish to own it, give us a call or shoot us a DM pronto.
The green paint worn by this 1997 Land Rover Defender 110 was completed in February 2025, along with the restoration of the vehicle. Then, you’ve got new gloss black wheels and new tires for this vehicle to roll on smoothly. Checking the spec sheet, we also discover a new Defender roof rack with lights, new fog lamps, a front bumper grille guard, and an aftermarket hood vent. Furthermore, since this Defender is a 110 variant, it’s great for family use thanks to its four-door body style and capacious cargo space. Now, let’s venture aboard. The interior of this 1997 Land Rover Defender 110 features black leather seating. There are two rows in the main cabin for up to five adults, plus a set of facing benches in the cargo area. You’ll also be grateful to see the steering wheel on the left-hand side since some UK-import Defenders tend to be right-hand drive. The seats in this vehicle are new, as are the carpeting, headliner, and electronic gauges. You’ll also see a wood-grain steering wheel and a touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth capabilities.
Experience the amazing power and low speed torque of the 2.8 liter remanufactured 300Tdi Diesel engine with the fitting kit for a Defender 300Tdi application. Built from a Genuine Land Rover 300Tdi core, this motor will transform the performance of this Land Rover Defender with an awesome 277 lbs ft torque at only 1400 rpm! With bigger pistons and a variable turbo, the engine produces 24 more horsepower (a 22% improvement at 200 less rpm!) and 82 more lbs ft of torque (a 42% improvement at 400 less rpm!) than the original 300Tdi. The engine manufacturer starts with a used 300Tdi cylinder block, which is subjected to a rigorous overhaul process. The 2.5 liter 300Tdi block is then bored to 2.8 liters and assembled with all new parts, including a new variable geometry turbocharger, cylinder head, valves, guides, springs, injectors, glow plugs, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, timing case, timing gears, alternator, starter, water pump, power steering pump, fan, viscous assembly, vacuum pump, pulleys, bearings, seals and gaskets. Includes new heavy duty clutch assembly and engine mounts. The cylinder block is the only recondition component used in this engine assembly everything else is a brand new Genuine, or OEM component. This is the most powerful, fuel efficient non-ECU diesel engine offered. Perfect for owners demanding long term durability that is simple to maintain without any diagnostic equipment required.
1997 Land Rover Defender 110
2.8L Performance 300Tdi Turbo-Diesel I4 - 136 BHP @ 3800 - 277 FT-LB @ 1400
5-Speed Manual
4x4
Green Exterior
Black Leather Interior
Full Restoration Completed In February 2025
New Paint Job Completed In 2025
New 300Tdi Engine Bored To 2.8L w/ Less Than 1,000 Miles
New Manual Transmission
New Black Leather Interior
New Seats
New Carpeting
New Headliner
New Wood-Grain Steering Wheel
New Electronic Gauges
New Tires
Touch Screen Dashboard
Aftermarket Audio Player w/ Bluetooth Capability
New Defender Roof Rack w/ Lights
Front Bumper Grill Guard
New Fog Lights
Aftermarket Hood Vent
New Gloss Black Wheels
3rd Row Seating
Every country has its own off-road icon. Japan has the Land Cruiser, America has the Jeep Wrangler, and Germany has the Mercedes G-Class. But none of these quite compare to the Land Rover Defender. Its origins can be traced back to 1948 when the first Land Rover was launched. Over the next few decades, it evolved into the Series II and the Series III (including a few sub-series), and in 1983, an improved, more modern Land Rover 110 was launched. This would bear the distinct appearance that we now call the Defender (a nameplate that was finally attached to it in 1990). Production finally ended in 2016 after 67 years and over 2 million units. But the story doesn’t end there, for in 2020, Land Rover launched the all-new L663 Defender. “Same, but different” is the simplest way to describe this new car, as it clearly carries many design elements from its heritage and brings the great off-road capabilities of its forefathers, but with modern technology and comfort integrated into it. This 2023 Defender 100 S Trek Edition is quite special, as the owner tells us that it's number 80 out of only 100 units built that exist in North America.
The classic Land Rover Defender is directly descended from 1948’s Land Rover Series I. After World War II, the Rover Company of Britain wanted to create a tough off-road vehicle for agricultural use. Things started as the Series I, then Series II, Series III, and finally the Defender by the early 1990s. Across the world, Defenders are renowned for their tough persona and go-anywhere capabilities. This 1997 Land Rover Defender 110 is no different. What’s more, the vehicle is fresh from a restoration that was completed in February 2025. It also has a new engine that is less than 1,000 miles on it. Basically, this is a born-again vehicle that’s better than when it left the factory in 1997 and is up for grabs with us. If you wish to own it, give us a call or shoot us a DM pronto.
British automotive icons are plenty but when you really take a deep dive into the finest of the finest you can rest assured that one would hear the Land Rover Defender mentioned on many occasions. Built to take on any terrain and be as rugged as one can be, the Land Rover Defender is a machine that has stayed relevant through decades and is a master of its craft. Present today is a unique blend of iconic British automotive design and good old American performance and takes shape with this 1995 Land Rover Defender 110. Because this Defender features a LS3 V8 under its hood!
The Rover company of Britain had to shift their priorities to adjust to the post-war consumer environment. Prior to the War, Rover made luxury cars but in a new era of promised prosperity among austerity, the automaker turned their attention towards bolstering Britain’s burgeoning agricultural industry. The Willys Jeep of USA was the inspiration, and what emerged was the Land Rover Series in 1948. The Series became the Series II, Series III, and Defender over many decades of solid service, not only in Britain, but across the world. Meanwhile, a Spanish automaking outfit called Santana started working closely with Land Rover to build their own versions in Spain. Today, we’ve got one of their creations, a 1976 Land Rover 88 Series III Santana that was reportedly given a full frame-off restoration in 2023. The vehicle’s rebuilt engine has got less than 1,000 miles on it, as has its rebuilt gearbox. Furthermore, this vehicle was imported from Colombia, highlighting the journey that it’s taken halfway across the world to get to Florida where it currently awaits a new owner – which could be you!
Every country has its own off-road icon. Japan has the Land Cruiser, America has the Jeep Wrangler, and Germany has the Mercedes G-Class. But none of these quite compare to the Land Rover Defender. Its origins can be traced back to 1948 when the first Land Rover was launched. Over the next few decades, it evolved into the Series II and the Series III (including a few sub-series), and in 1983, an improved, more modern Land Rover 110 was launched. This would bear the distinct appearance that we now call the Defender (a nameplate that was finally attached to it in 1990). Production finally ended in 2016 after 67 years and over 2 million units. But the story doesn’t end there, for in 2020, Land Rover launched the all-new L663 Defender. “Same, but different” is the simplest way to describe this new car, as it clearly carries many design elements from its heritage and brings the great off-road capabilities of its forefathers, but with modern technology and comfort integrated into it. This 2023 Defender 100 S Trek Edition is quite special, as the owner tells us that it's number 80 out of only 100 units built that exist in North America.
British automotive icons are plenty but when you really take a deep dive into the finest of the finest you can rest assured that one would hear the Land Rover Defender mentioned on many occasions. Built to take on any terrain and be as rugged as one can be, the Land Rover Defender is a machine that has stayed relevant through decades and is a master of its craft. Present today is a unique blend of iconic British automotive design and good old American performance and takes shape with this 1995 Land Rover Defender 110. Because this Defender features a LS3 V8 under its hood!
Performance SUVs are an automotive niche that doesn't play around, you have the practicality a SUV offers plus the performance that can put sports cars to shame. Present today is the golden standard of performance SUVs and takes shape with this 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT. With a reported 213,769 miles on the clock, this performance powerhouse is a clean example that boasts a host of upgrades that gives you a reported 826 BHP to play with.
The Hummer H2 was introduced in 2002 and was made until 2009. The H2 was the smaller and more manageable cousin of the gargantuan H1 that some people found to be a tad unwieldy. After all, the H1 was basically a civilianized variant of a military vehicle, and it came with several compromises as a result. The H2 was a clean-sheet design that incorporated H1 styling cues, but was made for the road rather than the battlefield. That’s why you’ll find it easier to live with an H2 if you’ve always wanted a Hummer. Plus, the H2 also came with a pretty potent V8 under the hood. But if you want an H2 with some serious punch, check out this supercharged 2004 Hummer H2 that’s reportedly got 1,000 horsepower and an engine that spins all the way to 7,000rpm. Sounds exciting? Read on.
What if you want a Jeep but in pickup truck form? That’s where this iconic American off-roader brand has read your mind. They’ve been offering a model called the Gladiator since 2020 that is a midsize pickup truck with the face and underpinnings of a Wrangler. You’ve got all those unique attributes such as the removable doors and top, paired with a versatile cargo bed out back. If that sounds like your kind of vehicle, we’ve got a 41,189-mile 2020 Jeep Gladiator Overland for sale from Wilbraham, Massachusetts. Notably, the current owner says that this vehicle has completed its clutch and transmission recall, so you don’t have to worry about those issues.
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