Vehicle Description
This 1994 Land Rover Defender 90 is a useful and distinct 4x4. It
has the kind of awesome rugged adventurer style where bystanders
assume even your local run to the store is a search for new lands.
And with turbodiesel power, you really can decide to turn any trip
into an epic voyage.
We briefly got the Defender 90 in the USA during this era, but no
one is going to mistake this for one of those. More than just the
diesel badging, this is a hardtop model that was not sent across
the Atlantic in 1994. So fans recognize the sloping roof, roof
windows, and large rear cargo door as all part of a rare style that
only comes from an individual import. In fact, the mileage on this
one is in kilometers. While it's unknown if the odometer is
accurate, you can tell this one has seen some use over the years.
It doesn't seem like anything drastic because the white paint looks
clean and complete. Instead, it just reinforces that this is not a
poser's kind of 4x4 (the British would call that a "Chelsea
Tractor.") In fact, we quite like the look this one has. The full
front guard, snorkel air intake, flared fenders, and larger
wheel/tires (including the full-size spare) are both handy and
reinforce the go-anywhere style. So even if you just go out for
sushi, most people are expecting that you're driving to the sea to
get it yourself. And since the Defender line has a long history and
a beloved following, you can further upgrade this to be an even
more rugged and/or personal machine.
The interior gives you exactly what you want in a rugged and useful
Land Rover. So the doors, floor, steering wheel, and other
essentials are quite durable. It's clean, complete, and you can
still clean it all out with a hose if your day out gets really fun.
There are nice concessions for comfort, like a cup holder center
console, a good heater, and the well-contoured high-back front
bucket seats. You could add a radio or A/C if that's what you
really want, but the addition we like is how they fitted a rear
bench seat. It's nicely done with wide headrests, seatbelts, and
mounted on steel cross-bracing. It even folds forward to make sure
you can properly utilize the large rear door to load up the big
cargo.
The 2.5-liter turbodiesel under the hood is a powerhouse that was
never offered in the USA, but when you want the best in torque, you
know it's the one to have. We have a receipt for a comprehensive
service less than a year ago, and so this fuel-injected powerhouse
remains a solid runner. And the five-speed manual transmission
gives you full control over it all. Plus, the undercarriage photos
show a custom exhaust that deletes most modern add-ons and just
runs straight out the back. So yes, it sounds awesome. The high
ground clearance from Old Man Emu suspension components and
two-speed 4x4 transfer case assure that you can keep going even
when the trail ends. And power steering and four-wheel power disc
brakes are the kinds of features you want no matter if you're going
up a hill or driving through downtown.
Having a Defender is all about the look of a fun and adventurous
machine because that's its well-earned reputation. And you better
believe a lifted turbodiesel version like this upholds that
tradition as it leads the way for others. Call today!!!
