Vehicle Description
1997 Land Rover Defender 90 NAS
• VIN SALDV2248VA111159
• Four (4) Owners
• Clean Carfax
of 1,500 Soft Top North American-specification examples finished in
(RTC6870T) Alpine White over Slate Grey vinyl. Factory equipment
includes Cubby box AM/FM cassette, 2 Drink holders, Swing away tire
carrier, Safari Cage, and Rubber floor mats at a total MSRP of
$32,000.00.
Thanks to careful ownership the paintwork remains in excellent
condition throughout. The factory soft top has been replaced by a
Stayfast open-air Surrey top. An NAS fully enclosed soft top has
been ordered and will accompany the sale. The interior is in great
shape and features a two-spoke Land Rover steering wheel that
frames a 120-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and additional gauges
displaying coolant temperature and fuel level. A factory-supplied
air conditioning unit is fitted underneath the dash and blows ice
cold. The audio system includes a Kenwood head unit paired with
speakers mounted in the doors. 5-spoke Aluminum Alloy Land Rover
wheels are fitted to BF Goodrich ll Terrain T/A 265 75 R16
tires.
In accordance with Carfax this Defender-90 has had four (4) total
owners and has been titled/registered in Tennessee (owner 1),
Wisconsin & North Carolina (owner 2), California (owner 3), and
Florida (owner 4). On March 19, 2020, The Fast Toys Specialists in
Los Angeles, CA performed a gauge service which included replacing
cluster carrier, replace dash molding, and repair cluster end caps.
Subsequently, a full brake job was carried out with Brembo braking
components that included all new rotors, brake pads, and the
removal and reinstallation of the axle shafts. Lastly, all turn
signals were refinished, a clear coat was applied to the 7 rear
lenses, and all fluids were checked at a total cost of $2,656.00.
On June 12, 2021, The Fast Toys Specialists were commissioned to
remove the transmission with transfer case to replace the rear main
seal, reseal the oil pan, service the transmission, replace the
fuel nose filler neck, power wash the undercarriage, and detail the
engine at a total cost of $3,585.00. Most recently, it was serviced
by Carnovale Car Care in Saint Petersburg, Florida where it
received an oil and filter change.
Powered by an aluminum 4.0-liter V8 that is factory rated at 182
horsepower and 233 lb-ft of torque paired with a four-speed
automatic transmission and a full-time four-wheel-drive system with
a dual-range transfer case. Equipped with a Safari cage, Hella
auxiliary driving lights, air conditioning, Kenwood Stereo, side
steps, and a steel front bumper. The side windows were removed upon
entry into California but are included in the sale. Complete with
metal side windows, spare tire, NRP D-90 exhaust, NAS enclosed soft
top, and the original 1997 Defender 90 manual. A unique opportunity
to acquire a low mileage Defender 90 that is finished in a
desirable color combination.
History
This model of the Defender was first introduced in 1984 and it was
called the 90 after its wheelbase of 90 inches. Coil suspension
became a standard on the 90 as well, replacing the outdated leaf
spring suspension, allowing for a much smoother ride. In what Land
Rover called North American Specification (NAS), the truck was
arguably at its best. The V8 provided more acceptable power than
the Jeep got out of an engine with two fewer cylinders. The coil
springs delivered serious off-road ability. In 1997, it was fitted
with the fuel-injected, 182 bhp 4.0-liter version of the old Buick
alloy V-8, was good for 0-60 mph in 10.2 seconds, and was limited
to a top speed of 86 mph. The base price was $27,900, but options
including air-conditioning and every kind of off-road accessory
could easily push it past $35,000. As the ultimate version of the
original Land Rover, it could meet just about every off-road
challenge, and prices are still close to their original MSRP. Land
Rover pulled the plug in 1997, but not by choice. The Defender's
lack of airbags and door impact beams meant it wouldn't meet
American safety standards.