Vehicle Description
Premium, distinct, and tough-as-nails, this 1997 Land Rover
Defender 90 perfectly combines the go-anywhere 4x4 image of the
brand. And it does it with great features like six-person seating
and ice-cold air conditioning. So this one is ready to make a
memorable entrance everywhere from the campsite to Main Street.
The Land Rover is often the first to reach the developing
countries. And that's because no other 4x4 can reach the remote
places that these tough machines can. And the Defender 90 is
clearly part of that series. It looks ready to take on the harshest
terrain with the full roll cage, steel plated fenders tops, and
tubular side steps. Even in the deepest wilderness, lighting will
never be a problem thanks to the dual PIAA lights mounted on the
full-width brush guard. The reinforced feeling continues along the
sides with black steel plates along the rocker panels. This matches
nicely with the soft top. It's a total package that looks great
against the Alpine White paint. In fact, the full black & white
presentation makes this Land Rover almost look like it's wearing a
tuxedo. And this premium image is reinforced by the full set of
15-inch alloy wheels that were shared with the Range Rover of the
time.
Just like the exterior, the interior has a robust appearance with
plenty of premium upgrades. You get a commanding view from behind
the wheel, and everything feels comfortable thanks to bucket seats
and a center console. The sound system has been upgraded to a Sony
AM/FM/CD stereo with Polk speakers and a Bazooka subwoofer. You
even have ice-cold modern R134a air conditioning to make sure you
never break a sweat even when running up the largest hills. And you
get to share all this with more people than a Jeep thanks to the
four individual jump seats in the rear.
1997 was the final year for the U.S-spec Defender 90, and they
saved the best for last. It was outfitted with the 4.0-liter V8
motor. This fuel-injected powerplant is a strong runner that was
born in the USA and honed for generations at Land Rover. And
because it has been around for decades, parts accessibility is as
globally available as this 4x4. This motor looks like it has been
well maintained, so it's ready for its next adventure. And the
included trailering package w/tow hitch makes this a very versatile
machine. Plus, the high ground clearance, the two-speed transfer
case, and BF Goodrich All-Terrain tires assures that you can keep
going even when the trail ends. But there's more to this Defender.
The later U.S. vehicles also received a four-speed automatic
transmission with overdrive. Add in the power steering and
four-wheel disc brakes, and this one reminds you that go-anywhere
also means being easy to drive down Main Street.
Complete with title documentation, this is a true brute in a suit.
So if you want to go everywhere and look great doing it, call
today!
