Vehicle Description
This Defender is stored in our Aiken, SC climate-controlled
showroom. The inventory shown is owned, maintained, and driven by
us here at Car Cave USA. For more pictures, information, financing,
video and to view our large inventory of left hand drive Defenders
please visit www.carcaveusa.com. Highlights:300 TDI Diesel Engine5
Spd R380 Manual Transmission+5cm Lift KitSafari SnorkelWinch
BumperRamsey WinchShown here is a Defender 90 Hard Top Station
Wagon with a well done respray in original color and lots of proper
upgrades. The Defender was sourced out Pessat-Villeneuve France
from a Monsieur Claude. Manufactured on February 18, 1997 and sold
new in Italy April 23, 1997 by Rover Italia SPA, Italy. This
Defender has stayed well preserved over the years due to the dry
Italian climate. There is lengthy list of upgrades for a proper
stance and prowess off or on road. This 1997 Land Rover Defender 90
300TDI is shown in the factory original paint, LRC570 Coniston
Green and original grey interior upholstery. The roof is a great
traditional contrast of LRC456 Alpine White. A set of 235/85R16 BF
Goodrich All Terrain tires wrap around a set of original 5-spoke
16' Alloy Wheels. The 300TDI diesel engine runs properly, and
5-Speed manual transmission shifts correctly through the gears. A
British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate is included with
the sale.No other 4x4 vehicle has the pedigree and a track record
like Land Rover. Not only was it one of the first, it remains the
world's pre-eminent on and off-road vehicle, exhilarating to drive,
highly reliable, and easy to maintain. The Defender 90 features the
high performance 300TDI 2.5L Turbo Diesel mated to the bulletproof
5 Speed Manual R380 Transmission. Direct injection technology
coupled with a turbocharger gives improved diesel economy with even
greater power, torque, longevity, and reliability. It provides high
performance on-road with the capability to tackle the worst
off-road conditions, in nearly every driving environment in the
world.Upgrades and Features:Terrafirma +5 CM Lift SpringsTerrafirma
+5 CM Shocks235/85R16 BF Goodrich All Terrain TiresFactory 16'
5-Spoke Alloy WheelsAftermarket HD Winch BumperRamsey Winch with
RemoteRoller FairleadFront Headlamp GuardsRear Tail Light
GuardsElectroplated Front Differential GuardElectroplated Rear
Differential GuardRear Dislocation ConesSilver Wing Top Chequere
PlateSony Xplod CDX-522 Head UnitFront Skid Plate Sump GuardCenter
ConsoleSafari SnorkelMud FlapsRear Bench SeatsCustom Mandrel Bent
ExhaustBritain's Indestructible Off-Roader'It's time for
adventure!' Land Rover was born out of Rover's post-war fear and
became the indispensable go-anywhere vehicle. Long regarded as the
ultimate go anywhere, do anything utility 4x4, the Land Rover
Defender line certainly lives up to its reputation as THE BEST 4x4
BY FAR. Sometimes less is more and all that is needed. The interior
is as basic as it comes which gives you the feeling of this
vehicle's true originality with a couple extras.This Defender 90
300tdi is ready to serve as a loyal companion exploring trails,
sporting excursions, or simply for casual trips around town. These
trucks remain highly collectible and have spawned an entire
sub-culture within the classic car world. In our inventory we have
many variations of this iconic vehicle. So please explore your
adventure side of our collection and of this incredible classic
vehicle.Recent Maintenance:Valve Cover GasketOil Filter Adapter
GasketLower Turbo Oil Feed Line Below TurboOil Pan GasketOil
ChangeOil FilterFront Driver Side Swivel RebuildFront Passenger
Side Wheel BearingA Frame Ball JointReseal Transfer BoxTiming
BeltBrakes
