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For Sale: 1989 Land Rover Defender in San Diego, California

Vehicle Description

1989 Land Rover Defender 110 Perentie Ambulance 6x6 
VIN# SALLDMAZ1JY379034
***PRICE REDUCED**** Make us an offer. 
Veloce Motorsales is proud to offer another very unique, one-of-a-kind vehicle. 
This 6X6 truck started its career with the Australian Defense Force back in 1989. One of only 94 specially built ambulance variants with 6 wheel drive. This is #34 of 94 and the only known version to make it to the shores of the USA. Rover is currently registered in Nevada and has clear title.

The truck is equipped with a large array of off road accessories and unique features:

JRA Limited Australia equipped the truck with a 3.9 liter Isuzu Turbo Diesel engine. At the time of production, Land Rover did not have its own large volume diesel engine big enough to power such a large vehicle. They opted to mate the highly reliable Isuzu 4BD1-T Turbo 4 cylinder engine to a Land Rover LT95A heavy duty 4 speed transmission. This engine/transmission combination provided excellent low end torque combined with a reputation for durability. The diesel engine also provides much better fuel economy when compared to similar gas engines available at the time.

The truck was built on a fully galvanized chassis to ensure that rust would not be an issue. The 6X6 platform utilizes a unique overlapping rear leaf spring configuration with control shocks for the rear cabin and coil springs/shocks for the front suspension. All 6 wheels have Disc Brakes The transfer cases can be operated in 4 wheel drive ( front and rear axles ) for highway and road driving, and 6 wheel drive ( all 3 axles ) for off road driving. A locker control on the front dashboard allows for activation of the middle axle by the driver. The front cab incorporates Land Rovers traditional aluminum panel design while the rear cab is constructed of fiberglass composite.

The front cabin is based on the larger Land Rover Perentie design and features a cabin which is 10 inches wider than a traditional Defender 110. 
The rear cabin is a custom fully insulated fiberglass body design with an oversized rear window. The rear cabin has its own roof mounted air conditioning unit which is fully operational. There is also a heater unit located near the floor. There are two auxiliary 12 volt batteries in parallel located on the left exterior side in as storage tray. The rear bumper is equipped with a fold down access step and can also be equipped with an optional tow hitch ( not included ). 

A number of upgrades were recently added to the truck:

Front LED headlights, signals, and running lights ( WIPAC and Trucklite )
Front suspension -  New Terrafirma +2”Big Bore Expedition Shocks with +2” Skeleton Heavy Duty Shock towers and new heavy duty springs
Steering Damper – New Terrafirma Return to Center ( RTC ) heavy duty damper
Rear Suspension – New Terrafirma Miltary/Heavy Duty shocks
Wheels – New BF Goodrich all terrain T/A KO2 tires
Rear Cabin Window- new auto grade tinted glass
All fluids and filters have been replaced. New belts fitted. New Batteries ( 1 engine, 2 accessory ).
 
This truck would make an incredible Overland expedition vehicle or an unforgettable marketing vehicle. Sale includes all relevant importation documents as well as the additional rear cabin components mentioned above. 

Call Brian at Veloce Motorsales directly for more info. Veloce Motorsales shows cars by appointment only. Please call ahead to schedule a time to view the Rover. 619.350.3049

Vehicle Details

  • 1989 Land Rover Defender
  • Listing ID: CC-1019325
  • Price: $79,999 (OBO)
  • Location:San Diego, California
  • Year:1989
  • Make:Land Rover
  • Model:Defender
  • Exterior Color:Tan
  • Interior Color:Black
  • Transmission:Manual
  • Engine Size:Inline 4
  • Odometer:1
  • Trim Level:Perentie
  • VIN:SALLDMAZ1JY379034
  • Title Status:Clear
  • Restoration History:Partially Restored
  • Exterior Condition:Good
  • Seat Material:Leather
  • Engine History:Original
  • Engine Condition:Running
  • Drive Train:Full-time 4WD
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