VIN:
SALLDVAH8AA229573
At a Glance: 1985 Land Rover Defender 90
Exterior
Interior
Driveline
This imported 1985 Land Rover Defender 90 has covered just 1,155 miles since being restored by the Land Rover specialists at Osprey Custom Cars of Castle Hayne, North Carolina. Obtained by Osprey as a basket case just over a year ago, this Defender now packs a 300-horsepower GM-sourced V8 engine, a 6-speed automatic transmission, and a refined interior on par with modern luxury Rovers. It is being offered on consignment with a clean North Carolina title and additional restoration documentation.
This 1985 Land Rover Defender 90 has been extensively modified with a luxury off-road aesthetic, starting with a Kahn Design Wide Track arch kit flanked by powdercoated 16” Land Rover Sawtooth wheels wrapped in Achilles A/T tires. All exterior lights have been converted to LED including the headlights and taillights. A skid plate is visible below the KBX Signature grille, and the fenders and rockers are clad with black diamond plating. The one-year-old Beluga Black paint bears no notable signs of wear. Inside, the cabin space is far departed from a stock 1985 Land Rover Defender 90. Luxury appointments abound, with a full-length Alcantara headliner, wide panoramic sunroof, and custom upholstered seats drawing immediate attention. The dashboard has been reorganized thanks to a Ministry of Defender Puma kit incorporating black VDO gauges, a double DIN infotainment center with a backup camera and navigation, and functional heating and air conditioning systems. The digital odometer reflects that 1,555 miles have been covered since the restoration.
Under the hood lies a 5.3-liter LC9 V8, a GM-sourced aluminum engine rated at 315 horsepower and 335 lb-ft of torque in stock form. Power is delivered through a GM 6L80E 6-speed automatic transmission and a full-time four-wheel drive system with a center locking differential. Performance upgrades include a Griffin aluminum radiator, short air intake, and improved front and rear disc brakes. Every system was either refreshed or upgraded during the restoration process. Extended details of this Defender 90’s restoration are available upon request.
At a Glance: 1985 Land Rover Defender 90
This luxury Defender was just restored by a renowned Rover specialist – it’s ready for car shows, trail duty, or anything in between.
Exterior –
Beluga Black (painted 1 year ago)
Kahn Design Wide Track arch kit
KBX Signature grille
Custom side steps with rubber step pads
16” Land Rover Sawtooth aluminum wheels (powdercoated)
Achilles Desert Hawk tires (265/75R16)
Full size spare
LED headlights
LED taillights
LED markers
LED signals
Interior –
Custom upholstered front bucket seats
Forward-facing rear jump seats
Charcoal gray Alcantara headliner
Custom panoramic rear sunroof
Ministry of Defender Puma dashboard conversion with VDO gauges
Ministry of Defender heating and air conditioning
Infotainment screen with navigation and backup camera
Momo steering wheel
Driveline –
5.3L V8 engine (GM LC9) (315hp / 335 lb-ft)
6-speed automatic transmission (GM 6L80E)
Full-time four-wheel drive
Center locking differential
Front and rear disc brakes
Griffin aluminum radiator
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.
The Land Rover Defender is most certainly a British automotive icon. Built to brave the most demanding terrain and weather the most significant challenges, owning one means you like the great outdoors and love going further into the great wilderness. With a rich pedigree and rising prices, getting behind the wheel of one today is a decision you can hardly regret. Present today is this lovely 1993 Land Rover Defender 110 Pickup, with a reported 9,000 miles on the clock; this Classic British off-roader is an automotive icon looking for its new custodian to explore the great outdoors with precision and style.
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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