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
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!
There are many motor vehicles that have been described as legendary. So many, in fact, that the word has lost much of its meaning. While there have been many interesting machines introduced in the last 100 years, only a relative handful truly deserve this accolade. One of the few that does is the English Land Rover. This amazing 4x4 wagon, the first of its kind, is instantly recognized wherever it appears. In fact, it is the first motor vehicle ever seen by a quarter of the world's population. While its look has hardly changed since 1948, the vehicle that the world knows as a Land Rover has come a long way. The Land Rover Defender has a production window of over 60 years, starting with the original series 1. This example of the 1986 Land Rover Defender 110 has covered 14,707 miles and is currently located in Westport, Connecticut.
Debuting in 1969, the Range Rover was made by Land Rover as a vehicle that would slot in above their Land Rover Series model, in terms of size, as well as luxury. It proved to be a strong seller, and continues to this day, having spawned some sub-derivatives like the Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar too. Hence, for those seeking an iconic British luxury four-by-four, a regular Range Rover is a great choice. Today’s 2017 Range Rover SV Autobiography LWB is a Cornelius-based fourth generation variant with only under 37,000 miles on the clock. It’s got a powerful supercharged V8 under the hood, a panoramic sliding glass roof, and comes in long wheelbase variant for extra interior space. Hence, it’s a superbly spacious luxury SUV for a family that only needs four seats.
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 one of the strangest cars in the automotive world, at least the older models are. They aren’t the most enjoyable to drive or the most comfortable carrier for passengers. Yet they are absolutely adored all around the world for their undeniable British character. The Defender is as British as warm beer, good tea, and bad teeth. Not to mention, they are mighty good off-roaders as well. What you’ll often find in the market or on roads is the Defender 110, rendering the short-wheelbase Defender 90 quite rare to come by. This 2000 Land Rover Defender 90 found its way to our inventory from St. Cloud, Florida. Having driven over 119000, this example remains well-maintained and boasts a re-upholstered interior.
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