Body Color
Dark Blue
Stock
1590EC
Vin
SALLDVA68VA117645
Miles
110,713
Engine Size
300 TDi
Transmission Type
5-speed manual

1997 Land Rover Defender 90

Motorcar Studio is pleased to offer this 1997 Land Rover Defender 90. This truck was built in the Solihull Land Rover factory in the UK as a left-hand drive D90 destined for Spain, where it remained its entire life until being imported to the US last summer. The dry Spanish climate is much kinder to these trucks than the UK -- the frame, crossmembers, suspension components and bulkhead are in very good condition with no known rust. We've seen lots of very crusty and rusty grey-market Defenders over the years, but this is among the best underneath we've seen on an original chassis. Land Rover 16-inch five-spoke alloy wheels are wearing nice Michelins with 2020 date codes. Exterior lighting has been upgraded to LED.

The interior presents well with newer aftermarket front bucket seats and recently re-covered rear jump seats. New headliner. Door panels, dash and center console are in well-preserved original condition. Aftermarket Momo steering wheel. Large touchscreen head unit offers bluetooth, aux input, USB and a backup camera which automatically switches on when reverse gear is selected. All gauges and indicators are working properly. This D90 is also equipped with air conditioning, which works well and blows cold (it's rare that we see a grey-market D90 at this price point with a/c).

This D90 was equipped from the factory with a 2.5 liter 300Tdi, the most desirable of the Land Rover turbo Diesel engines. It's mated to a five-speed manual transmission and a two-speed transfer case with a locking center diff. We've driven plenty of D90s with decidedly clunky gearboxes, but on this one both the transmission and transfer case operation is nice and smooth. The 300Tdi runs great. The odometer reads 178,175 kilometers which translates to 110,713 miles. Original owner's books (in Spanish) are included. This is a good looking and good running and driving Defender on a remarkably solid chassis that has been restored to a nice standard.

For more information about this 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 for sale at Motorcar Studio in Savannah, please call 912-235-0435.

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