Vehicle Description
This 1989 Land Rover Defender 90 is a restored SUV that's made to
maximize the mean and rugged look that's backed up by its robust
reputation. So it's a diesel-powered 4x4 that's distinct,
intimidating, and genuinely capable from day one.
This one has a very cool style that will get recognized on and
off-road. After all, we were offered the Defender Series for a few
years in the USA, but it was never like this. Not only did we not
get the hardtop version, but this one has been given comprehensive
investments to make it look both meaner and more sophisticated.
That last part may read like a contradiction, but you know it's
correct when you lay eyes on this. After all, a full blackout
package is quite intimidating, but at the same time, the level of
gloss in the black gives this a level of refinement you'd equate to
a tailored suit. The 18-inch wheels are dark and hardy while also
looking intricately designed. And the updated front end gives one
of the largest bright sports in the full package with crystal clear
headlights and tasteful clear LED housings. The whole package is
quite sharp-looking, and so you're more likely to use it for being
the most intimidating social climber. However, with the good ground
clearance, steel rock sliders, tubular step bars, a tow hitch, and
a full-size spare on a swing-away mount, we bet you'll still take
some time to go discover places only real 4x4 like this can go.
This is the spiritual successor to the vehicles that helped rebuild
Europe after WWII, but the Defender was one of its final
evolutions. 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 with cup holders, and
an upgraded AM/FM stereo with USB and Bluetooth. And the
restoration investment has made this quite clean, fresh, and comfy
- right down to details like the full carpeting and billet knobs
for the gearshifts. But don't think amenities mean this Land Rover
has gone soft. The interior has rugged rubber floor mats for
durability. Plus, with rear jump seats, you get to choose between
seating more people than a Jeep and having a large flat floor place
for secure cargo.
While the body style tells you this was an independent import, it's
what's under the hood that tells you why you'd want to do it. We
all know diesel provides the best torque to get you through Mother
Nature, and we were never offered them in the USA. So it's great to
see a 2.5-liter fuel-injected turbodiesel in the engine bay. It has
a long-standing reputation for robustness, but it also knows how to
idle smoothly. The five-speed manual transmission is a smooth
shifter that gives you full control over the diesel power. Plus,
the high ground clearance, the two-speed 4x4 transfer case, and the
deep treads on the Cooper Discoverer tires assure that you can keep
going even when the trail ends. But there's more to this Defender.
The power steering, power brakes, and front discs remind you that
go-anywhere also means having everyday appeal.
This takes the classic Defender's tradition of strength and gives
it to you in a versatile, custom, and upper-class package. So if
you love a true 4x4 that also can turn heads on the streets, you
need this custom Land Rover. Call today!!!
