Vehicle Description
In the automotive community, the word "ultimate" gets thrown around
quite a bit. Ultimate pro-tourers... Ultimate sports cars...
Ultimate street rods... But perhaps no niche owns the word better
than the off-roading crowd. "Ultimate" is certainly a fitting
descriptor for this incredible Land Rover Defender! Maxing out a
fantastic restoration with some of the most hardcore trail elements
in existence, this pickup would be right at home shuttling the
queen to emergency tea time during the global apocalypse.
Fortunately for our purposes, and the sake of continued human
existence, it's also an exceeding neat classic that's sure to turn
heads wherever it goes!
WHAT A RIG!
The story of classic Land Rovers is much akin to the stories of
classic Jeeps and Land Cruisers: it can be hard to find one that
hasn't been driven hard and parked in the elements for most of its
life. That means when you do find the rare example, like this
choice Defender, it's always best to drum up a detailed, ground-up
restoration. This 110's documented bodywork, which included new
glass and an upgrade to galvanized, pushbutton doors, looks great
behind a slick coat of Audi Nardo Grey 2-stage. To keep those
panels straight, the truck's form has been supplemented with a
custom, powder-coated exoskeleton. And that skeleton plays well
with a Gloss Black KBX grille, Gloss Black KBX headlight buckets
and Gloss Black tail lamp surrounds.
FOR EVERY PURPOSE, A TOOL
There's nothing worse than being stuck on the trail with no friends
and no help for hours or miles. In an effort to avoid that fate,
this Land Rover packs an impressive array of handy recovery tools.
For starters, front tow hoops are shaded by an electric Warn winch
that's upfitted with a synthetic cable. Out back, a frame mounted
hitch doubles as a rear tow point, thanks to welded hoop, and a
blind spot eliminator, thanks to a small receiver camera. Above
that hitch, a LINE-X lined bed stows a full-size spare tire in
front of 5-foot Firestik antennas that can easily be wired for both
CB and AM/FM radio. The exoskeleton is optimized with a 60-inch
jack, powder-coated sand ladders, a carbon Fiskars axe, a
powder-coated CESS shovel and lockable RotopaX Jerry Cans that hold
both diesel and potable water. ARB Intensity LED driving lamps join
an integrated dust snorkel to provide requisite trail flair. And
the truck's front fenders, hood and rocker steps are armored with
unique, color-keyed diamond plating.
DIESEL WON'T DIE
Most serious trucks employ some form of diesel technology, and this
110 is no exception. As you might imagine, the pickup's power
source has been upgraded in accordance with its appearance, with a
rugged Isuzu J-series presently occupying the engine bay.
Officially named 4JG2, that 3.0 liter mill is an intercooled turbo
diesel 4-cylinder that's utilitarian and efficient. It's also a
fairly common swap into Defenders, especially in Australia where
Isuzu sold many models equipped with the engine. For the sake of
reliability, modifications remain minor, with a K&N air filter
and a Star Diesel fuel filter joining a Moroso breather, a polished
expansion tank and a Flex-a-Lite Black Magic fan. And the dual-belt
engine fits snug thanks to custom wheel well liners that have been
powder-coated black.
NEVER MET A TRAIL IT COULDN'T CONQUER
Crawling under this Defender reveals a high-riding chassis that
appears largely weather-free. Power flows through a reliable
5-speed to either a Crane-branded 14-bolt that's finished with
full-floating hubs, or a Crane-branded Dana 44 that's finished with
Warn locking hubs. That drivetrain hangs in a reinforced
suspension, which stretches reinforced power steering around Fox
Racing coil-overs. That clip leads a triangulated 4-bar rear-half
that's complete with reservoired King shocks. Stops are provided by
power-assisted discs. Exhaust flows through ceramic-coated pipes
and a ceramic-coated, glasspack-style muffler. And at the corners
of the floor, powder-coated Alcoa wheels twist eight lugs inside
tactical 38x11x16 Michelin XZLs.
SURPRISINGLY OPULENT
When you step up to this level, trucks are all about combining the
best elements of comfort and utility. That's why it's so refreshing
to hop in the cab of this purposeful but nicely appointed Land
Rover. The stars of the show are heavy-grain leather Defender seats
that feature custom double-diamond stitched inserts. In front of
those thrones, a leather-wrapped dash hangs restored factory
telemetry next to a customized center gauge panel that props VDO
accessory gauges above dual cigarette lighters that can charge
electronic devices even when the truck is turned off. Beneath that
dash, a Tuffy Security Console protects a Bluetooth-capable JVC
CD/DVD player that, in addition to providing a display for the
aforementioned backup camera, powers custom-mount Focal speakers.
And this Defender's right-hand driver rules the road through a
simple, "LAND ROVER" branded steering wheel.
Ultimate trail walker, or ultimate cruiser that's guaranteed to
start a conversation? We'll let you decide, but either way there's
no arguing the appeal of a diesel Land Rover. Well-built and ready
to conquer the world, it's a cool and equally exclusive
collectable. So, what are you waiting for? Step in and step up to
the big leagues!
HIGHLIGHTS
The beneficiary of a detailed, ground-up restoration
3.0 liter Isuzu turbo diesel
5-speed manual transmission
14-bolt Land Rover rear axle / Dana 44 front axle
Power steering
4-wheel power disc brakes
Customized leather interior / Modern audio
Custom exoskeleton with integrated recovery tools
Upgraded and reinforced suspension
16-inch Alcoa wheels / Michelin XZL tactical tires
Audi Nardo Grey paint
Restoration receipts
Component literature
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
We can ship your new classic anywhere in the world
