1997 Land Rover Defender 90 LHD

Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Why It's Curated: This 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 is for sale in Virginia Beach, VA. We like the look of this Defender 90 that received a body-off restoration in Italy before importation to the US in 2024, see details below. With the soft top, it’s perfect in Southern California, the desert Southwest or Florida where it can easily be used year round with the top off, hair blowing in the wind, in a great looking rig. Yet, we’d be keen to give it a go in the snow too, particularly on a warm, Lake Tahoe winter day. This is one of the nicest Defenders we have seen and is well priced given it’s condition.

 
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Vehicle Details:

Year: 1997
Make: Land Rover
Model: Defender 90
Trim:
Drive: 4x4
Miles: 83,850
Mileage Verification: Actual Miles
Fuel Type: Diesel
Transmission: Manual (3 Pedals)
Engine: 300 TDI
Exterior Color: Grey
Interior Color: Cartier Red
State of Registration: Virginia
Vehicle Location: Virginia Beach, VA
VIN: SALLDVA68VA129067
Title: Clean
Seller Type: Private Party

Details:

Mechanical Functions: Locking Differential - Center, Power Steering, Power Brakes
Creature Comforts: Air Conditioning, Heat, Seats - Leather, Stereo - Basic, Stereo - Apple CarPlay / Android Auto, Navigation - Factory / Aftermarket, Backup Camera
Other Notable Features: Over 500 photos document the restoration process.
Recent Maintenance: All parts and components were restored or replaced during the restoration.
Anything else: Originally from the dry climate of Southern Italy, its restoration and upgrade was completed in June 2024. Defender was imported in August and subsequently registered and titled in Virginia. All import, title, and registration paperwork is clean and clear. The defender has less than 100 miles since the rebuild.

Restoration:

• Complete frame-off restoration
• Rebuilt 300 TDI Engine
• Rebuilt 5-Speed Manual R380 Transmission
• Custom soft top conversion with heavy-duty galvanized roll cage
• Body and frame restored
• All imperfections in chassis and body were removed and repaired
• Rust proofed chassis
• New air conditioning system
• Navigation, sound system, and rearview camera
• Fully rebuilt axles
• New ball joints, steering rods, suspension, and U-Joint
• Upgraded brake system with new copper brake lines, disks, and calipers
• New shocks
• Gray respray with updated interior
• LED lighting with new electrical wiring throughout
• 6cm wheel spacers
• New windscreen, side windows, and seatbelts in jump seats 

Mechanical, Rust, Cosmetic Known Flaws:
None, vehicle just underwent a complete restoration and has been garage kept since being restored and imported.