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The Land Rover Defender has been in existence for over 60 years and is the definition of a versatile and rugged off-roader. The Defender was often regarded as the British equivalent of the Second World War Willys Jeep. Its timeless design is recognizable anywhere in the world due to its use in multiple forms and assisted in getting people to people to places that were thought unreachable. The marque has stood the test of time, and many original shaped Defenders are still being used to brave the toughest terrains. Up for sale is a 1989 Defender 90. The vehicle has been lovingly restored and is an Original LHD truck that has been registered and imported to the U.S. It is located in California and has run a total of 30,000 miles. Along the way, this Defender has received a ground-up restoration.
Fully rebuilt from ground up and Restored by Elite Defenders in the UK, this Defender's timeless design is complimented with an original Range Rover S.V.R. shade, Estoril Metallic Blue. The paint is paired with a professionally powder-coated chassis with all panels and doors replaced and painted. The exterior features an R.B.X. Sports Grill, Xenon Raptor headlights, L.E.D. Hawk light package, Midnight L.E.D. Lower Bumper, PUMA bonnet, Gorilla top vents, Gorilla side vents, Chequer plate, N.A.S. Side Steps, N.A.S. Rear Steps and X4 premium mud flaps. The interior is mostly custom with hand-crossed stitched racing leather seats with blue stitching at the front and rear. Also included are a leather-wrapped dash, a fully-insulated interior, an Alcantara black suede headliner, and premium carpets. The custom modifications to the interior stretch to include a Teak wood deck in the back w/ extra storage. The teak deck is also removable so that extra seats can be added. The vehicle also has a speaker system installed with L.E.D. lights inside and out. The internal window trims are from factory and include tinted windows.
This Defender 90 has a rebuilt 2.5-liter TD Engine with a rebuilt transmission. The vehicle's electrical loom, hydraulic circuits, suspension, axle internals, exhaust, prop shaft, final drive, steering, and brakes have all been refreshed by Elite Defenders in the U.K.
-Car Location: California
-Fully rebuilt from ground up
-Registered and imported to U.S.
-Original LHD truck
-2.5L TD Engine - rebuilt
-Professionally powder coated chassis
-All internal window trims are factory
-Leather wrapped Dash
-Fully insulated interior
-Black suede headliner
-High end paint - Original SVR Range Rover color - Estoril Metallic Blue
-LED Lights inside and out
-Custom built interior for more leg room
-Sport leather seats w/ blue stitching
-Teak wood deck in the back w/ extra storage
-Teak deck is removable so extra seats can be added
-Removable top
-Exterior Styling:
-RBX Sports Grill
-Xenon Raptor headlights
-LED Hawk light package
-Midnight LED Lower Bumper
-PUMA Bonnett
-Gorilla Top Vents
-Gorilla Side Vents
-Chequer plate
-NAS Side Steps
-NAS Rear Steps
-X4 premium mud flaps
-Tinted windows
-Color Coding package
-Steering wheel guard
-Interior Styling:
-Premium Carpet
-Hand Cross Stitched Racing seats front and rear
-Alcantara Suede Headlining
-Premium Dashboard upholstered in leather
-Speaker System installed
-Interior Light package
-Performance Steering Wheel
-Cubby Box
-Mechanical:
-Rebuilt transmission
-Electrical Loom
-Hydraulic circuits
-Suspension
-Axle internals
-Exhaust
-Prop Shaft
-Final Drive
-Steering Brakes
-Engine Rebuilt
-All panels and doors replaced and painted
-Full rebuilt chassis and raptor coating
-Built and Restored by Elite Defenders in the UK
The Land Rover Defender is a British icon that has been offered since 1983. This 1998 model has undergone a full frame-off restoration which was completed in 2024, as reported by the current owner. Retaining its original engine with less than 56,000 miles, this Land Rover Defender 90 has been upgraded with air conditioning and an array of new mechanical parts, ready to take off on its new adventures.
The Land Rover Series is celebrated globally for its exceptional off-road capabilities, having been introduced in 1948 and evolving through various iterations until it adopted the Defender nameplate in 1983. The classic Defender was phased out around 2016, only for the model to be revived in 2020, maintaining the vehicle's legendary status among off-road enthusiasts. This particular 1986 Land Rover Defender 90, with its right-hand drive configuration, has been recently restored and boasts a modest 69,000 miles, making it a highly desirable piece for aficionados of the brand.
The Land Rover Defender has a long and colorful history, dating back to the original Land Rover Series of 1948. World War II was over, and the British public was clamoring for a utilitarian off-roader that could help them in the farms and fields. Land Rover delivered a stunner that, to this day, is considered one of the all-time greats of off-roaders. Hence, this 1998 Land Rover Defender 90 Convertible comes from great parentage and, itself, is a stunner. Showcasing a healthy 86,000 miles, this plucky Brit is ready to double or even quadruple that mileage with the right care.
The Land Rover Defender is a British icon that has been offered since 1983. This 1998 model has undergone a full frame-off restoration which was completed in 2024, as reported by the current owner. Retaining its original engine with less than 56,000 miles, this Land Rover Defender 90 has been upgraded with air conditioning and an array of new mechanical parts, ready to take off on its new adventures.
The Land Rover Defender has always been a bit of a forbidden fruit kind of car for U.S. consumers. Despite a handful of North American-spec Defenders being offered, by and large, the classic Defender was unobtanium in the States. But that doesn’t mean you can’t sample this classic off-roading icon today. Thanks to imports opening up, you can now get your hands on European-sourced examples of the classic Defender in various flavors. Take our featured car, for example, which was imported from the Netherlands. It features a classic 3.5-liter Rover V8, an automatic transmission, and a few modern features to improve driveability.
The Land Rover Defender can trace its origins way back to the Series I of 1948. When the war was over, Rover created the Series I as a plucky and capable off-roader for the public, inspired by the Willys Jeep. The Series I became the Series II, then the Series III (and there were some derivatives of each), until it gained the name Defender in late 1990. Park a Defender next to a Series I, and you'll see just how similar the vehicles are. Despite that, Land Rover made hundreds of updates to the vehicle during its long production run. If you've always had your eye on one of these iconic and vastly capable vehicles, this 1995 Land Rover Defender 110 is up for sale with us right now. Reportedly a 1996 model year machine, it's got just 70,000 miles on the odometer and some tasteful upgrades to make it more livable as a daily runner - if you choose.
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