For Sale: 1989 Land Rover Defender in Aiken, South Carolina

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 on our You Tube channel at and easy finance options are available through our classic car preferred lenders, Woodside Credit ( and Collector Car Lending ( With knowledgeable teams that understand the value of your unique vehicle, an accessible online form that helps you find the best terms, and a quick response time, classic car lenders can help you drive off in your dream vehicle.We can customize your Defender purchase! Our Car Cave 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 approximately 58K original miles prior to the restoration. We love this Defender and took it on several road trips where it performed exceptionally well. 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 proprietor of Car Cave USA built this for part of his private collection and it has always been kept in climate-controlled storage when not in use.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. It was a great base for an epic build. We could easily recognize upon inspection this Defender lived 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 Exhaust305/70R18 Cooper Discoverer STT Pro Tires18' Venti Allow Satin Black WheelsWarn VR EVO 8-S WinchSynthetic Winch RopeRovers North Front Winch Bumper with Round LEDPuma HoodKBX Front GrillMomo Wood Steering WheelNAS Rear Step Bumper with Trailer Light AdapterRear Tire CarrierSafari 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. All of the 1993 Defender 110 US Spec models and all NAS Defender 90 models feature a Safety Devices roll cage. We also love the look and contrasting black color. Our color pallet for the entire Defender build is the Porsche Miami Blue and black, with Camel Upholstery.A great riding set of new 305/70R18 Cooper Discoverer STT Pro tires (full size spare mounted on back) keep the wheels spinning and traction to the pavement. Speaking of wheels, the expensive yet beautiful 18' Black Venti wheels look great when paired with the Cooper Discoverer 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 favorite toys. 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, KBX grill, 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.