Used 1990 Land Rover Defender

1990 Land Rover Defender 90 V8 In 1983 Land Rover debuted their new Defender, based on the earlier “Series” Land Rovers, it was their updated answer to the Willys Jeep based trucks they had been building since the 1940s but with more of an eye to creature comforts. This was no small task as it also needed to maintain the serious off road credentials that Land Rover had become so well known for. With the introduction of items such as coil springs, an updated interior, progressively more powerful engines and in 1984, roll up windows, the Defender became the automatic choice for outdoor adventurers and English farmers alike. This 1990 Land Rover Defender 90 is a particularly special example because, unlike most Defenders of the early 1990s which were powered by low-displacement diesel engines, this came from the factory with a gasoline powered V8. Sold new in England, this Land Rover was imported by the consignor in April of 2024 via MotoDrome - a well known classic car dealership in England. Finished in White Diamond, this Defender was optioned from the factory with the Country Pack which fits the truck with color matched wheel arches, a front brush bar, sunroof, a rear cargo partition and Land Rover branded mud flaps. The 16-inch standard wheels are painted white to match the truck’s exterior, and Michelin Agilis CrossClimate tires are fitted at all four corners. The interior is exactly what you would expect from a Land Rover - spartan but well laid out, with the seats wrapped in gray cloth and the floors covered in rubber mats. Climb into the right hand driver’s seat and you are met by a large 4-spoke steering wheel that frames a simple gauge cluster with four white-on-black gauges. An updated Pioneer head unit is fitted in the dash between the two front seats with USB capabilities. A new center console has been fitted between the front seats with a storage compartment and a pair of cup holders. In total, this Land Rover has seating for six with two passengers up front, and four center-facing jump seats in the rear that can fold up when not in use. This style of seat is a Defender signature and is improved in this example with the Alpine windows in the roof that give the rear cabin area an extra spacious feel. Sitting under the hood is a 3.5-liter gasoline powered Rover V8. This engine should be familiar to any Land Rover fan, as it was used in the “NAS” Defenders, as well as the Discovery and Range Rovers of the same era. With a design based on a Buick V8 from the 1960s, this motor is renowned for its simplicity and light weight thanks to its largely aluminum design. In this truck, the engine is topped by a pair of SU carburetors which are fitted with cone air filters and are likely far simpler to deal with than some of the early fuel injection offered by Land Rover. This engine sends power through a 5-speed manual gearbox and dual-range transfer case to all four wheels. Before being imported, this car received a service that included new coolant, a fresh oil service, bulb replacement all around and a set of rear shock absorbers. Something that is really special about this Defender 90 is that, unlike many other examples that have been imported, it remains almost entirely stock. So often, these cars are modified to suit the new owner’s taste with extravagant leather interiors, bigger wheels and more powerful engines. But this ultimately divorces the Defender 90 from what it was designed to be - a real, no-nonsense work truck that is rugged and dependable and does everything you ask of it. This is the Defender 90 for the purist who wants to enjoy these wonderful trucks as they were designed. Key Features * 3.5-Liter Gasoline V8 * Dual SU Carburetors * Aluminum Construction * 5-Speed Manual Gearbox * Dual Range Transfer Case * Recent UK Import * Country Pack * Color Matched Wheel Arches * Front/Rear Mudflaps * Brush Bar * Sunroof * Rear Cargo Partition * Rear Wiper * 16-Inch Wheels In “True White” * Michelin Agilis CrossClimate Tires * Black Diamond Plate on Bonnet and Sills * 4 Center Facing Rear Seats * Pioneer Head Unit For more information on this 1990 Land Rover Defender 90 or any of our 100+ High-Performance, Exotic and Special Interest cars always in stock, contact one of our friendly and knowledgeable sales consultants or always feel free to drop by our 40,000+ sq ft of Indoor Showrooms in Bellevue, WA - Home of an Exciting Inventory of Luxury, Exotic, High Performance and Collectible Automobiles. With 150+ Always On Site, Nobody Has What We Have!