Vehicle Description
This beautiful 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 has a perfect color
scheme with British Racing Green exterior and a slate gray
interior, with only 69k miles it is a collectors dream and the
service records and original window sticker comes with this perfect
example of the D90. Please call us with any specific questions.
When launched as a 1994 model, the Defender was the only
convertible-topped sport-utility vehicle with a V8 engine. Macho,
go-anywhere looks aren't an illusion, as the off-road talents of
this high-priced fantasy machine, operating with permanent
four-wheel drive, rank among the finest. Occupants are surrounded
by a Safari roll cage setup, over a spartan and comfortable
interior. Don't try to roll down the soft-top's windows, which
slide open for ventilation and can be removed if desired. In late
1995, a limited production run of hardtop Defenders debuted, able
to seat six passengers in slightly more sophisticated interior
fittings. No 1996 models were produced, thanks to emissions
regulations and the limited production nature of the Defender. With
the transplantation of the powertrain from the Discovery, the
Defender returns for an encore performance for 1997, in both
convertible and hardtop body styles. Long-travel coil springs front
and rear help produce an acceptable ride over a variety of terrain.
A removable fastback soft top is standard on the convertible.
Optional configurations include a Bimini half-top and surrey-style
roof -- or no top at all. Hardtops feature an aluminum roof and
four center-facing rear jump seats. Convertibles come with a rear
bench seat. A swing-away spare tire adds to interior space, and
passengers ride on weather-resistant twill-effect upholstery.
Propulsion comes from a 4.0-liter aluminum V8 that yields 182
horsepower, driving a ZF four-speed automatic transmission. Riding
a compact 92.9-inch wheelbase, the Defender wears aluminum body
panels with minimal front and rear overhangs. Neither airbags nor
antilock brakes are available, and the brief option list only
includes a CD changer and special Beluga Black paint. Land Rovers
aren't known for silence or for sedate behavior, on or off the
road. Gears are noisy, and road sounds are likely to assault
passenger ears. Standing more than six-and-a-half feet tall, the
sharply profiled body can't help but lean over when undertaking
sharp curves and corners. High price means the Defender cannot
qualify as a value leader among sport-utilities, but you do get the
heritage that comes from the company that built the first
jungle-trotting Land Rovers, nearly half a century ago. 1997
Highlights After a one-year hiatus, Defender returns in convertible
and hardtop body styles. A 4.0-liter V8 engine is standard, mated
to a ZF four-speed automatic transmission. A redesigned center
console includes cupholders, and hardtops have new interior trim.
Convertibles get improved top sealing, while all Defender 90s are
treated to fresh paint colors
