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
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!
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.
The Land Rover Defender is probably one of a handful of proper four-by-fours. Forget low profile tires, myriad digital screens and electronics that will throw a fit if a little bit of mud gets splashed on them; the Defender can keep moving even if its caked in mud and tossed around in dirt. Building on the fantastic Series 1 of 1948, the Defender name came about in late 1990, and since then, has been revered by those who want no-nonsense off-road abilities. Of course, vehicles like this 1989 Land Rover Defender 110 from Waxhaw, North Carolina do have some nice features such as Exmoor high-back diamond-stitched leather seats and an aftermarket V8, but this one also enjoys a 4-inch lift kit and Fox Racing shocks, on top of many other things. If you’d like to make this vehicle yours, talk to us right now.
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 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.
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.
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