For Sale: 1985 Land Rover Defender in Dallas, Texas

Details

This four-door 1985 Land Rover One-Ten Wagon has been fully restored and customized to combine rugged Defender utility with modern conveniences. Its powered by a replacement LC9 5.3L V8 engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission driving all four wheels through a two-speed transfer case. It exhales through a new custom exhaust system. The odometer shows 262 miles since its replacement and the total mileage on the truck is unknown. The One Ten was originally built for extreme conditions and this completely restored example takes full advantage of newer technology and functional aesthetics. The body has been refreshed in white with black accents including the roof, wheel arches, aftermarket bumpers, mesh grille for improved airflow, and a grille guard protecting all new LED lights. Black side steps provide easy entry and newer Bridgestone Dueler tires on black-painted 15 Challenger wheels will tackle any terrain. The interior has been refreshed with new upholstery, custom door trim, and a custom headliner. Rear bench seats accommodate plenty of passengers and the Puma leather-trimmed dashboard frames a Dakota Digital instrument cluster showing 262 miles since the upgrade. All work was done by two notable Defender shops: Top Hat in Phoenix and Xerbera in Dallas. The truck is located in Dallas, TX.

Third-party photos and inspection show a clean truck with thoughtful upgrades and significant investment that make it ready for its next owner. The exterior is clean, but some corrosion is present on the door hinge, and the driver-side quarter panel shows minor scratches. The additions look recent from the clean reupholstered seating and custom touches that are evident from the doors to the headliner and upgraded sound system. The inspection notes that the retrofit air conditioning is not fully functional and may require attention. Mechanically, the newer engine and transmission operate smoothly and will ensure the truck is ready to conquer what lies ahead. Included in the sale are one set of keys and a battery charger.

This Land Rover Defender is being sold through a CLASSIC.COM Pro and is located in Dallas, TX

About the model

The Land Rover One Ten Wagon (or Station Wagon) was the first variant of the all-new Ninety/One Ten introduced by Land Rover in 1983. It was the evolution of the previous Land Rover Series III 109 Station Wagon Variant and like its predecessor, it was the 5-door passenger transport variant of the Land Rover One Ten.

Features and Specs

• 262 miles (Total mileage unknown)
• Replacement LC9 5.3L V8 engine
• Modern 6-speed automatic transmission
• Rear bench seats
• Trailer hitch

Known Modifications

• Restored by Top Hat in Phoenix, AZ
• Powder-coated chassis
• Rust-proofed undercarriage
• Steel Safari Guard bulbar front bumper
• Safari snorkel
• Reupholstered front and 2nd row seats
• Rear bench seats
• LED lights
• New wheel arches
• Black 15 Challenger steel wheels with Bridgestone Dueler tires
• Side steps
• NAS rear step
• Swing-away spare tire carrier
• Black wing top chequer plates
• Gloss black wing top air vents
• New white paint with black roof and wheel arches

Upgraded by Xebera in Dallas, TX

• LC9 5.3L V8 engine swap
• 6L80E 6-speed automatic transmission
• Rebuilt and upgraded axles and transfer case
• Upgraded Terrafirma suspension components
• 4-wheel disc brakes
• Leather-trimmed Puma dash and custom center console
• Dakota Digital instrument cluster
• Custom leather-trimmed door cards
• Restomod AC system
• Power windows
• Backup camera
• Custom exhaust system
• Custom headliner
• Upgraded Puma bonnet
• Mesh front grill
• 15 wood-rim steering wheel
• JVC sound system with Kenwood subwoofers and Focal speakers

Service History

• Full restoration

Ownership History

• Unknown

Known issues

• Light scratch on the quarter panel
• Minor corrosion on door hinges
• Brakes should be monitored
• Air is not fully functional

Due Diligence

• Third-party photos 8/28/2023
• Third-party inspection 8/21/2023

Included in the sale

• One set of keys
• Battery charger

This car is being sold through a CLASSIC.COM Pro