Vehicle Description
Distinct, intimidating, and genuinely rugged, this 1989 Land Rover
Defender 90 is the ideal 4x4 to take you on a safari as early as
tomorrow. But it's also such a looker, that we know you'll enjoy it
in-town, too.
The Defender 90 follows the grand tradition of tough-as-nails Land
Rovers, and you recognize it from the moment this one comes into
view. It looks ready to take on the toughest terrain with the steel
plated fenders, tubular side steps, huge mud flaps, and tall 4x4
stance. Even in the deepest wilderness, lighting will never be a
problem thanks to the bright LEDs nicely integrated into the front
bumper. And the adjustable rear hitch means you can tow the toys
with you wherever you go. But even with all of this tough off-road
prowess, Land Rover gives you a reminder of its premium side, too.
The updated front end gives this classic a modern face, and there
are even new doors and body panels for added straightness. The
black paint has the terrific gloss of a more modern investment, and
the 16-inch black alloys rival the paint for dark shine. So this
one might be able to take you beyond the rail, but it also knows
how to turn heads on when rolling through downtown.
Another feature that will get people talking is when they see you
getting in on the "passenger" side. This is a true home-market
import, and so it's right-hand drive. The Defender 90 might have a
timeless appeal, but it has been one of the most recent chapter in
Land Rover's globetrotting book. So you get the traditional
robustness with some of the best upgrades. And you can really see
that inside. High-back bucket seats up front, a comfortable center
console w/cup holders, and an upgraded AM/FM/CD stereo with aux
input. But don't think amenities mean this Land Rover has gone
soft. The interior has tough rubber matting for durability. Plus,
with four individual jump seats, you get to choose between seating
more people than a Jeep and having a place for secure cargo.
Another great reason to have a Land Rover built for a foreign
country is under the hood. We were never offered diesel power with
the Defenders that were sold in the USA, and we all know diesel
provides the best torque to get you through Mother Nature. So it's
great to see a 2.5-liter fuel-injected inline 4 under the hood, and
in fact, it's believed to be original to this Defender. This
powerplant has earned a tough-as-nails reputation from the Scottish
Highlands to Gibraltar, and because this has been a long-standing
British motor, the parts are also widely available. The five-speed
manual transmission gives you full control over the diesel power.
Plus, the high ground clearance, the two-speed transfer case, and
Cooper Discoverer tires assures that you can keep going even when
the trail ends. But there's more to this Defender. The power
steering and front disc brakes reminds you that go-anywhere also
means being easy to drive down Main Street.
This is the legendary 4x4 that has both style AND substance. So if
you want to go everywhere and look great doing it, call today!