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
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!
Land Rover, that iconic British automaker who gave us the OG Defender way back in 1948, has only risen from strength to strength. Curiously, they are one of a handful of automakers who’ve only offered SUVs in their portfolio. You won’t find a sports car, grand tourer, sedan, station wagon or pickup truck (unless you count the original Defender which was offered in open-bed form). Their Range Rover sub-brand is well-regarded for being a cut above its parent, in terms of luxury as well as sportiness. That’s where this 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE hails from. With under 63,000 miles on the odometer, this two-row midsize luxury SUV is perfect for a family that needs space, luxury, off-road ability and cargo capacity. It’s up for grabs in Largo with two keys included in the sale.
Are you searching for a luxury off-roader with British style and luxury, solid engineering and a pretty decent off-road ability thrown in for good measure? Oh, and would you prefer it to have at least 500 horsepower? Yes, there’s a machine right now in our inventory that ticks all those boxes. It’s this 61,000-mile 2020 Land Rover Range Rover P525 HSE LWB from New York. Its 5.0-liter supercharged V8 can give you 518hp while making all the right noises. Meanwhile, its 22-way heated and cooled front seats with memory and massage functions can keep you comfortable under the most demanding driving conditions, be it off-road, or city traffic. There’s even an 825-watt Meridian sound system to soothe your nerves with music of your choice, or, alternatively, get you into a festive mood. What’s not to like about this five-seat family hauler, then?
This 1990 Land Rover Defender 90 is a comprehensive restomod build that combines classic British off-road heritage with modern American performance. Built on a two-door Defender chassis, the vehicle underwent an extensive frame-off restoration and modernization. Power comes from a Mast Motorsports turn-key GM LS-based 5.3L naturally aspirated V8 paired with a 6L80E 6-speed automatic transmission, delivering significantly improved performance and reliability compared to the original powertrain. Finished in black over a black vinyl interior, this Defender features a full Kahn Design armored body kit along with numerous mechanical, exterior, and interior upgrades designed to modernize the vehicle while maintaining the rugged character that defines the Defender platform.
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