1989 Land Rover Defender 90

Description

This 1989 Land Rover Defender 90 is a restored SUV that's made to maximize the mean and rugged look that's backed up by its robust reputation. So it's a diesel-powered 4x4 that's distinct, intimidating, and genuinely capable from day one.

This one has a very cool style that will get recognized on and off-road. After all, we were offered the Defender Series for a few years in the USA, but it was never like this. Not only did we not get the hardtop version, but this one has been given comprehensive investments to make it look both meaner and more sophisticated. That last part may read like a contradiction, but you know it's correct when you lay eyes on this. After all, a full blackout package is quite intimidating, but at the same time, the level of gloss in the black gives this a level of refinement you'd equate to a tailored suit. The 18-inch wheels are dark and hardy while also looking intricately designed. And the updated front end gives one of the largest bright sports in the full package with crystal clear headlights and tasteful clear LED housings. The whole package is quite sharp-looking, and so you're more likely to use it for being the most intimidating social climber. However, with the good ground clearance, steel rock sliders, tubular step bars, a tow hitch, and a full-size spare on a swing-away mount, we bet you'll still take some time to go discover places only real 4x4 like this can go.

This is the spiritual successor to the vehicles that helped rebuild Europe after WWII, but the Defender was one of its final evolutions. So you get the traditional robustness with some of the best upgrades. And you can really see that inside. High-back bucket seats up front, a comfortable center console with cup holders, and an upgraded AM/FM stereo with USB and Bluetooth. And the restoration investment has made this quite clean, fresh, and comfy - right down to details like the full carpeting and billet knobs for the gearshifts. But don't think amenities mean this Land Rover has gone soft. The interior has rugged rubber floor mats for durability. Plus, with rear jump seats, you get to choose between seating more people than a Jeep and having a large flat floor place for secure cargo.

While the body style tells you this was an independent import, it's what's under the hood that tells you why you'd want to do it. We all know diesel provides the best torque to get you through Mother Nature, and we were never offered them in the USA. So it's great to see a 2.5-liter fuel-injected turbodiesel in the engine bay. It has a long-standing reputation for robustness, but it also knows how to idle smoothly. The five-speed manual transmission is a smooth shifter that gives you full control over the diesel power. Plus, the high ground clearance, the two-speed 4x4 transfer case, and the deep treads on the Cooper Discoverer tires assure that you can keep going even when the trail ends. But there's more to this Defender. The power steering, power brakes, and front discs remind you that go-anywhere also means having everyday appeal.

This takes the classic Defender's tradition of strength and gives it to you in a versatile, custom, and upper-class package. So if you love a true 4x4 that also can turn heads on the streets, you need this custom Land Rover. Call today!!!