For Sale at Auction: 1988 Land Rover Defender in Las Vegas, Nevada

This custom 1988 Land Rover Defender was stripped down to the frame, which was sand-blasted and painted to prepare it for U.S. roads, and new suspension components were ordered. The Defender 110 was then built on top of a fresh frame using brand-new parts. The suspension components are all new, with new shocks. The steering components have also been replaced with brand-new parts. Brand-new body panels were ordered to ensure a flawless paint job. The doors have been replaced, the hood was upgraded to a Puma-style hood and the wheels were replaced with Wolf wheels and brand-new tires were installed. Once the new body panels were installed, the truck was repainted in Arles Blue, a traditional Land Rover paint code. The roof and wheels were repainted in Alpine White. The interior of the Defender has sound-deadening material and is finished in a new headliner with new gray carpet. The seats and dashboard have been reupholstered in a dark brown leather, with fabric accents in the seat and center cubby box. The interior has been refinished with a new air-conditioning system, power windows, power locks, Bluetooth audio and backup camera, as well as new trim pieces, window seals and door seals. The engine has been upgraded to a highly desirable 300 TDI engine, which has been completely refurbished and rebuilt with new valves, pistons, head gasket, turbo charger, seals, camshafts, cylinder head and more. The Defender has a new starter, alternator, battery, intercooler, radiator and other various components. The transmission has been rebuilt and upgraded to an R380 transmission with new synchros, gears, clutch and pressure plate. The VIN numbers match for the frame and firewall. The headlights and taillights have been upgraded as well, and the Land Rover features LED lighting, as well as a newly installed front grille and roof rack.