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

1989 Land Rover Defender 90 ? 2.5L Turbo Diesel, Left-Hand Drive, European-SpecFinancing available! Apply directly with our lending partner, Woodside Credit at us for additional lenders and financing options.Walk-around video on our YouTube channel at left-hand-drive 1989 Land Rover Defender 90 is available now at our Aiken, South Carolina showroom. The inventory shown is owned, maintained, and driven by Car Cave USA. Originally assembled at the historic Solihull factory in May 1990 as a 1989 model year, this D90 is a proper European-spec example featuring the Falcon 2.5L turbo diesel and LT77 5-speed manual transmission.Car Cave sourced this Defender directly out of Poland approximately five years ago. We imported it, prepared it, and sold it to a South Carolina buyer who cared for it. Recently returned to our inventory, this Defender reflects the same dependable, mechanical honesty it did the day it left. The previous owner reported trouble-free use with routine maintenance. This truck drives, starts, shifts, and feels like a proper 35 year old Landy.Finished in classic factory green and riding on Yokohama Geolandar mud-terrains mounted to steel wheels, the stance is exactly what a proper Defender 90 should have: purposeful, capable, and rugged without compromising on-road manners. This size tire fits without the need for a lift, keeping geometry true and delivering the right balance of authenticity and performance.Inside, the driving experience is elevated with upgraded Alfa Romeo leather seats which provide comfort and ergonomics (sorry the heated seats aren't hooked up). Still the seats fit well and preserve the Defender's utilitarian character. A snorkel, nerf bars, light guards, and rear tire carrier enhance its capability and presence, while Exmoor interior touches bring practical refinement.This Defender starts cleanly, settles into a smooth diesel idle, and drives with the confident mechanical feeling expected from a well-maintained example. The chassis condition can be viewed in our walk-around video, showing solid structure consistent with the vehicle's maintenance history and previous chassis refurbishment in Poland.Defenders are icons for a reason. The mechanical purity, global reputation, and a driving feel unmatched by modern SUVs. This one represents that heritage well. Simple, analog, capable, and full of character. Highlights:Left-Hand-Drive2.5L Turbo Diesel5-Speed LT77 Manual TransmissionLT230 Hi/Lo Transfer CaseLocking Center DifferentialFactory Green Finish235/85R16 Yokohama Geolandar MT TiresFactory 16' Steel WheelsSnorkelSide Nerf BarsFront Light GuardsRear Light GuardsRear Tire CarrierRear StepFront D-Ring Recovery MountFront U-HoopExmoor Trim Center ConsoleFixed Side WindowsUpgraded Leather Front Seats (Alfa Romeo)MoonroofRear DefrostRear WiperTrailer HitchPower BrakesFront Disc BrakesRecent Maintenance:Professionally Rebuilt Injection PumpTiming Belt KitGarrett TurbochargerShocks235/85R16 Yokohama Geolander MT Tires