The Land Rover Defender is a 4x4 that is perhaps better known outside of North America, than within. These compact and medium off roaders were introduced by British manufacturer Land Rover in 1948, as the Land Rover Series, and gained the Defender nameplate in the late Eighties. They were introduced in three lengths, indicated by wheelbase in inches. The 90 was the shortest, in three-door form, whilst the 110 was the most popular five-door. A stretched 130 (actually 127-inch wheelbase) was also available. Body styles included pickup and panel truck as well. The Defender is legendary for its off-road prowess and is commonly compared to the Toyota Land Cruiser. Numerous tests have shown that there is indeed very little difference between the two vehicles when the going gets tough. This 1988 Land Rover Defender 110 comes from Illinois with 110,000 miles under its wheels. Originally imported from Russia, it’s had a refreshed body and undercarriage, was undercoated in 2020 and comes with a host of upgrades.
The Land Rover Defender’s silhouette is an iconic one that has hardly changed since the first Series Land Rovers of 1948. This 1988 Land Rover Defender 110 wears a black paintwork that is protected below the waistline black-painted aluminum side skin guards. It also has window protectors that can be lowered when not in use. Black off-road wheels and tires, a new mesh roof rack and new rear-mounted ladder complete the overall appearance, which is said to be offroad/overland style. It’s got gas tanks on either side and a front-mounted winch to help you get out of sticky situations or help someone else who needs it, whilst an off-road Farm jack is mounted on the rear bumper. The interior is purposeful, with grey leather seats and black dash. A sunroof is also present, and as it came from Russia, this Defender is left-hand-drive, unlike right-hand-drive UK imports. Five adults and their luggage can be accommodated inside the cabin, and a modern Bluetooth-capable sound system has been installed.
The Defender came with a variety of gasoline and diesel motors, and this 1988 Land Rover Defender 110 comes with its original 3.5L gasoline V8. This engine is from the Rover engine family, and puts out 158hp and 210 lb ft. A five-speed manual gearbox and transfer case send the power to all four wheels via a transfer case with low range. This example has undergone a change of oil, oil filters and air filters, as well as a new fuel filter.
-Car Location: Illinois
-Imported from Russia
-Refreshed body and under carriage
-Recent oil change, changed filters
-Changed air filters
-Coated undercarriage - 2020
-Black wheels
-Mesh Roof Rack
-Ladder mounted on rear
-Offroad/ overland style
-Gas tanks mounted on side - 1 on each side
-3.5L Gas motor - original motor
-New Fuel Filter
-New oil filter
-New air filter
-Left hand drive
-Guard Bumper
-Winch on front bumper
-Window Guards (go down when not in use)
-New full size roof rack
-New ladder
-Spare tire
-Off road farm Jack mounted on rear bumper hitch
-Black Aluminum side skin guards
-Sound system
Now here’s a machine for you if none of today’s software-driven, sanitized SUVs appeals. This old-school 1996 Land Rover Defender 110 Monarch Nessie is up for grabs in Midland, Michigan. It’s an extensive build that’s done just 2,205 miles so far, and packs some tasty goodies such as a 6.2-liter LT1, a 6-speed autobox, Italian Nappa leather interior, all-weather black mats and more. All that and more could be yours if you wish, and let us tell you, with the amount of creature comforts and upgrades this machine packs, it can easily serve your daily driving requirements too.
Land Rover introduced the Series I off-roader was introduced in 1948, as Rover knew that, like Jeep over in the USA, with World War II finished, they needed to switch priorities and serve the civilian market. The Land Rover Series I holds the designation of being the world’s first mass-produced four-wheel drive vehicle with doors and solid roof. Over time, the Series I became the Series II then Series III, before gaining the Defender name in late 1990, in keeping with Land Rover’s new naming convention. The Defender came in 90,110 and 130 forms, which roughly referred to its wheelbase. Here, we have a 1997 Land Rover Defender 110 County Edition which is a five-door station wagon variant. You can see by its right-hand drive layout that it’s likely a UK import. With only over 16,000 miles to its name, the vehicle currently resides in Houston, Texas, but is basically at home anywhere in the country – especially where there are no tarmac roads. After all, it’s meant to go off-roading and overlanding!
The definitive old-school off-roader for many folks, Land Rover’s Defender (the OG one, not the New Defender of 2019) remains the default choice. With a rich history dating back to 1948’s Land Rover Series 1, the Defender name came about in late 1990, after decades of incremental improvement and countless updates. That’s why we’re sure this 1997 Land Rover Defender 110 won’t have any trouble finding a new home. Currently stabled in Roswell, Georgia, it’s got 96,000 miles on the clock, is a Heritage Trust Certified example that’s been fully restored, and even comes in numbers-matching status! Plus it’s got some modern upgrades here and there, we’re told. You’ll also be very glad to see that it’s left-hand drive, making it easier to handle on our roads than some of the direct British imports that come with the steering wheel on the right-hand side!
The Land Rover Defender is an off-road champion with a fine legacy that dates back to 1948 and the Land Rover Series. It’s rare that you find a model that’s endured for decades without much change in terms of exterior appearance, albeit with hundreds of refinements under the skin, and within the interior. That’s what the Defender – the classic one, that is – is all about. This 1996 Land Rover Defender 90 is a fine example of that statement, and you can get it from Sturbridge, Massachusetts if you wish. With just over 10,000 miles on the clock, this off-road beast packs the formidable 300Tdi powertrain, a manual transmission and a custom interior with air con and Bluetooth!
A short wheelbase classic four-by-four like this 1998 Land Rover Defender 90 is the perfect weekend toy for the adventurous ones who don’t have large families to carry along. The Land Rover Defender – the classic one, that is, draws upon decades of history and continuous improvement, dating way back to 1948. In fact, the design of the vehicle has largely remained throughout the decades, even when the Defender name came in the Nineties. Today’s 1998 Land Rover Defender 90 is a bit special because its got an Alliesport UK 300Tdi VGT uprated turbocharger, a reupholstered leather interior and many more nice goodies to enjoy.
Land Rover, makers of the original Series that became the Defender over several decades, is well-known for their broad range of products. They’ve got the Defender, Discovery, and then you enter the Range Rover line-up. Under that, you’ll also find the Velar nameplate. Yes, it’s quite diverse, and you can see how this British luxury SUV maker has decided to capitalize on as many markets as possible. The Velar is aimed at being a sleeker, softer and plusher alternative to the Range Rover. That’s what we have for sale today, a 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar P340 R-Dynamic S from Rancho Murieta, California. This fine family SUV has done under 10,000 miles and includes air suspension for a superb ride. It’s also got the R-Dynamic black exterior styling pack, adaptive cruise control with steering assist, and more.
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