Vehicle Description
1993 Land Rover Defender 110 Station Wagon
At its U.S. launch in 1992, Autoweek magazine called the LR 110 the
British brand's "Defender of the Faith," proclaiming: "This is the
last and best chance of getting the original Land Rover over
here...." But if you're a classic Land Rover aficionado (or
zombie-apocalypse prepper), your real"last best chance" may have
just arrived here at Garage Kept Motors, in this
pearl-white-and-black over camel-tan-and black Defender 110 Station
Wagon example.
Every Land Rover has a story to tell, but this 5-door Defender's
history is best assessed through the condition of the vehicle.
Fortunately, that condition is solid, since printed records are
pretty limited. It's believed the 9-passenger example spent some
time in Canada (based on its matching set of Canada-manufactured
Sailun Ice Blazer all-terrain tires), as well as in Florida. Most
of all, it's pretty clear that prior owners loved their go-anywhere
LR 110 since upgrades-from lovely diamond-pattern leather
upholstery, to aftermarket black-alloy wheels, to upgraded sound
system with digital remote, to high-quality full-body re-paint-were
added at significant cost. But perhaps the best way to gauge
history and prior treatment is to get on your hands and knees and
inspect the underside. And we can save you the bending-over!
Included in the more than 135 photographs available on our master
website are almost 30 shots of this Defender's undercarriage and
suspension. Not only are there no signs of aggressive offroad use,
the overall pristine condition rivals many well-preserved passenger
cars. Evidently, few, if any, of the very low 3,600 miles-per-year
on the vehicle came from traversing streams and trenches. In the
same way, the Defender's paint finish, body-panel alignment, and
absence of obvious dents or rust anywhere on the bodywork all
suggest this Land Rover led a charmed life (perhaps waiting quietly
for that zombie apocalypse).
The 110(the number denotes its 110-inch wheelbase) was powered by a
2.5-liter 200Tdi turbo-diesel inline-four sending power to all four
wheels through an LT77S 5-speed manual gearbox and an LT230T
2-speed transfer case with locking center differential. While
�ber-capable offroad, as evidenced by a claimed 45-degree
slope-climbing capability, the vehicle was surprisingly
accommodating on paved roads. As Autoweek put it: "If you think
this means the Defender is ill-at-ease on the highway, you're
wrong." Going on to add, "Though the front and rear axles are live,
coil springs at each corner and a Boge Hydromat self-activating
load leveler... handle streets and highways with nearly the same
aplomb as they do ruts and rocks." On top of all that, the snorkel
on this Land Rover definitely adds a zombie-escaping capability few
vehicles could match. Considered the "last of the true Land
Rovers," at 25 years of age, this vehicle is a legitimate classic,
and demand remains strong. Please get in touch by phone or email if
you're interested. Don't wait for the inevitable first zombie
sighting!
