Vehicle Description
This Defender is located in our Aiken, SC climate-controlled
showroom. The inventory shown is owned, maintained, and driven by
us here at Car Cave USA. For more pictures, information, video, and
to view our large inventory of left-hand drive Defenders please
visit www.carcaveusa.com or call 803-262-4742. Full Walk Around
Video at https://youtu.be/80pynVW7_gU.Financing Available! Apply
Directly at our lending partner Woodside Credit
https://woodsidenew.defidirect.com/Application/apply?id=32200.
Contact us for additional lenders and financing options.We can
customize your Defender purchase! Our CarCave team is dedicated to
transforming your Defender into your masterpiece, tailored to your
vision. From upgraded performance features, air conditioning, and
personalized interiors, we turn dreams into reality. Drive a
Defender that's uniquely yours - discover the limitless
possibilities with Car Cave.Highlights:Restored Factory Built
V8Porsche Miami BlueLow Original MilesShown here is a full body off
restored Defender 110 Soft Top that went through a whole truck load
(pun intended) of tasteful modifications and performance upgrades.
This 1989 model was factory built with the 3.5L V8 and was
purchased by Car Cave with less than 60,000 original miles prior to
the restoration. We gave this Defender the code name Big Willie as
a tribute to Will Smith's (an icon since the 90's just like the
Defender!) hit song Miami on the Big Willie Style album. Why? The
Defender is finished in Porsche Miami Blue (Color Code M5C) which
pairs perfect with the Exmoor Trim Camel Fluted leather interior
and black accents.The Defender was sold new in Greece and purchased
by our Athens location. When we found this Defender it had a
straight body and rust free chassis. All of the original spot welds
on the tub were in place and it was a great base for an epic build.
We could easily recognize upon inspection this Defender lived its
life in the dry Greek climate and was well taken care of throughout
its life. Car Cave then painstakingly stripped this Defender down
to the chassis for a mechanical rebuild and completed a full
rotisserie respray of the body.Upgrades and Features:Holley Sniper
Fuel InjectionSafety Devices Full External Roll CageExmoor Trim
Camel Fluted UpholsteryHeated Front SeatsExmoor Trim Premium
Locking Center ConsolePerformance Exhaust HeadersFull Stainless
Steel Exhaust255/85R16 Falken Wildpeak MT TiresMethod Matte Black
MR701 WheelsPuma HoodMomo Wood Steering WheelNAS Rear Step Bumper
with Trailer Light AdapterSafari Style Half Doors with Removable
WindowsExmoor Trim Black Canvas Soft TopExmoor Trim Hood
SticksMantec Rear Tire CarrierShoulder Harness Seat Belt
BarBearmach Blue Suspension Lift SpringsPro Comp ShocksHeavy Duty
Steering RodsBearmach Steering StabilizerLED HeadlightsLED Marker
Light KitLED Fog LampLED Reverse LightUSB Charging PortsAlloy Shift
KnobsRear Cargo LinerThe 1989 Defender 110 V8 is a rare left hand
drive with the factory built 3.5L Rover V8 that has been
performance modified with a Edelbrock Performer Intake, Holley
Sniper Fuel Injection, headers, and stainless steel exhaust. We
have the tune on the Sniper EFI kit dialed in nicely and the
Defender cruisers down the interstate. The Safety Devices 6 point
roll cage provides excellent rollover protection. Safety Devices
was the vendor Land Rover used to get the North American Spec
Defenders certified by NHSTA for legal road use in the United
States. If you look at all of the 1993 Defender 110 US Spec models
and all NAS Defender 90 models, they feature a Safety Devices roll
cage. We also love the look and contrasting black color. Our color
pallet for the Defender build stuck to Porsche Miami Blue, Camel
Upholstery, and black. This is carried throughout the entire
build.A great looking and riding set 255/85R16 Falken Wildpeak MT
tires keep the wheels spinning and traction to the pavement.
Speaking of wheels, the hard to source Method MR701 Matte Black
wheels look great wrap when paired with the Falken tires. The tire
size matches perfectly to the size of lift. We used Bearmach Blue
+5 CM springs which are known for their excellent all around ride
quality. A full-size matching spare is mounted on the aftermarket
Mantec tire carrier just above the NAS style rear bumper. We wired
a trailer light connection to the rear so you can tow your boat or
Fiat Jolly (look at the pictures!). The factory V8 engine runs
extremely well with a deep subtle growl of a V8. The 5-Speed manual
transmission shifts correctly through the gears smooth and
precisely.A few tasteful upgrades have been added to this Defender
but overall stays very original to its heritage. We did not want to
stray to far from the classic half door look and kept the iconic
Defender open dash unobstructed. Upgrades include LED lighting,
Exmoor trim upholstery, Exmoor Trim canvas top, rear cargo mat,
premium locking center console, Momo steering wheel, color matched
mirrors, color matched headlamp finishers, and HD steering rods.
The factory options are pretty typical for a Defender of the era
including a heater, rear fog lamp, windshield wipers, blinkers,
power steering, and power disc brakes.
