1997 Land Rover Defender

Crew Cab Pickup

4.6 8 Cyl

Manual

SALDV3241VA102910

Clear

gas

1997 Land Rover Defender 90 (NAS), or North American Specification, Station Wagon (hardtop). Fully restored - every nut and bolt, body panel, bushing, etc... is new! BODYPurchased new at Land Rover East in Denver, Colorado. It was originally a 4.0 liter Defender 90. During restoration it was upgraded with all original Land Rover Parts to a 4.6 liter HSE motor and a galvanized 110 frame with crew cab and truck bed. ALL body parts are original Land Rover. All body panels were stripped to bare aluminum and repainted in Zambezi Silver (code: 737-ZAMBEZI SLV). The steel firewall was zinc bathed and lined with Line-X to prevent potential future corrosion. All exterior fasteners on the vehicle are marine grade stainless steel. Further - the vehicle was restored and improved from the ground up. This includes a conversion from the original 90 inch frame, to a full galvanized 110 inch frame from Marsland in the UK. The 90 Station Wagon was converted to a 110 4 door Double Cab. All body parts are factory ordered parts, making this an incredibly rare vehicle. New parts include the roof, rear doors, and pickup bed. Drive train improvements include Terra Firma control arms, shocks and shock towers. Zu racing wheels. Front and rear differentials have Great Basin 4.11 gears and ARB lockers. Poly bush components along with a 2 inch lift kit. The brakes are drilled and slotted discs. Finally, the vehicle is equipped with an external roll cage from Safety Devices. The box bed is Line-X’d and comes with both a bikini cover as well as a fully enclosed insulated canvas top with galvanized frame. INTERIOR The interior is a full Exmoor Black Span Mondus interior. The front driver and passenger seats include inflatable lumbar support and individually heated. The rear seats are a 60/40 split configuration. The entire interior has been treated with Line-X and Dynamat. The headliner is full Alcantara. Carpets are German square weave Mercedes Benz. Center console cubby box is made by Exmoor and fully locking. Gauges are original and in full working order. Billet aluminum gauge faces, heater vents, gear shift knob, transfer case knob, door fittings, seat back levers, and heater controls. This is without question the finest resto/mod you will find in North America. No expense was spared. MECHANICAL The original 4.0 liter has been swapped to a 4.6L. It is a ported, polished, and balance build, a mild Crower Performance Camshaft was used. Engine breathing has been improved with carbon fiber trumpets beneath the 4.6 motor cover, and a fully functional Mantec snorkel. (removable if desired) All electrical fittings have been brought to Mil-Spec standards. This includes wire gauge, connectors, and fuses. The main power buss has been left in factory standard order. All additional electrical loads are handled by an independent secondary buss beneath the passenger seat cubby. There are two AGM batteries that are isolated via a battery switch on the front driver side cubby and at the steering column. Vehicle is equipped with an on board air compressor. Lighting on and in the vehicle are all LED. Headlights are from JW Speaker. Off-road lights are from Rigid Industries. ALL lights are LED. Over $140,000 in receipts on this vehicle Registered in California. Reserve the right to pull it off Ebay and sell it locally without notice.