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The title for automotive icons is usually reserved for vehicles that can break performance and speed records. Still, the moment you take matters off the smooth tarmac and into the beaten path, very few cars match up to the iconic status of the Land Rover Defender. Built to power through anything, the Defender comes from a family of off-road loyalty, with every generation worthy of being called an automotive icon, much like this tasteful 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 Restomod we have today.
The Defender styling is one that stood the test of time and is still loved by enthusiasts worldwide. This 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 Restomod sports a short wheelbase and looks better off-roading than the long wheelbase "110". The exterior of this off-road legend is finished in dark purple, a unique color compared to the usual green or lighter shades of colors seen typically. The dark purple exterior also sees black accents in the shape of fender flares and Land Rover wheels wrapped with Michelin off-road tires; you also get the spare wheel mounted at the rear of the vehicle for a more off-road aesthetic. While the exterior sees darker shades of color being used, the interior of this 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 Restomod is finished in white. The white leather seats offer comfort at the front and practicality at the rear, with the bench seats freeing up space for more passengers. This being a restomod means you get a custom center console with cup holders, a custom dashboard that houses a cross-stitched steering wheel, and a gearbox boot cover to match.
The smoothness of a petrol powertrain is excellent, but when you are out and about, you need the torque and power a diesel powertrain has to offer. Pop open the hood of this 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 Restomod, and you will find a Land Rover turbocharged diesel powertrain adapted to brave the rough and tough conditions the great outdoors brings. Power is sent to all four wheels of the vehicle through a manual transmission.
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.
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 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.
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