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The Land Rover Defender has always been a bit of a forbidden fruit kind of car for U.S. consumers. Despite a handful of North American-spec Defenders being offered, by and large, the classic Defender was unobtanium in the States. But that doesn’t mean you can’t sample this classic off-roading icon today. Thanks to imports opening up, you can now get your hands on European-sourced examples of the classic Defender in various flavors. Take our featured car, for example, which was imported from the Netherlands. It features a classic 3.5-liter Rover V8, an automatic transmission, and a few modern features to improve driveability.
This 1987 Land Rover Defender is of the 110 Pickup variety, where the “110” refers to the wheelbase in inches, and the pickup part is fairly self-explanatory. The Defender pickup maintains decent room for occupants with a short but useful rear bed. The owner reports that the car has been repainted in black and features several new components. These include a new front grille, new lights, new wheels, and new tires. Inside the Defender, you’ll find a new interior, featuring tan seats with a quilted leather finish. There’s a Momo steering wheel inside, along with new gauges. In the center, you’ll find a modern and newly installed Pioneer floating head unit, which features Apple CarPlay and a reverse camera.
Under the hood, you’ll find an icon of both British and American motoring — a Rover-badged 3.5-liter V8. Of course, used in multiple Rover applications, this small-block V8 originally started life as a Buick lump and was soon adapted for use by the English car manufacturer. In this application, the 3.5-liter V8 engine is a new addition and is coupled with a four-speed automatic transmission. Both the engine and gearbox are reported to have only 5,800 miles on them, which corresponds with what is displayed by the odometer. The chassis is reported to have a total of 42,000 miles on it before the engine and gearbox swap was carried out. Also new is the suspension system, while gas lines and the gas tank have also been changed.
1987 Land Rover Defender 110 Pickup
3.5L V8 Engine
4-Speed Automatic - 5,800 Miles
Black Exterior
Black/Tan Interior
5,800 Miles Shown on Odometer
Chassis Has 42,000 Miles Plus Current Odometer Reading
New Suspension
New Lights
New Front Grill
New Gas Lines
New Gas Tank
New Interior
New Gauges
New Pioneer Headplay Unit
Apple Carplay
Backup Camera
New Wheels
New Tires
Repainted
Imported From The Netherlands
TMD Performance Performance Suspension (Lowers The Car By 1.5" So That It Can Fit In Parking Garages)
Bilstein Shocks
Bilstein Steering Damper
Largest Size Pioneer Head Unit With Carplay
VDO Gauges (Speedo, Gas, Voltage, Temp)
Metal Binnacle For The Gauges
Head Lights With Led Day Runners
Window Wiper Mechanical Boxes
Light Surrounds
Hood Air Vents
Battery
Optimill Backup Camera Integrated Into Plate Light
Momo Steering Wheel
Spark Plugs
AMP
Every country has its own off-road icon. Japan has the Land Cruiser, America has the Jeep Wrangler, and Germany has the Mercedes G-Class. But none of these quite compare to the Land Rover Defender. Its origins can be traced back to 1948 when the first Land Rover was launched. Over the next few decades, it evolved into the Series II and the Series III (including a few sub-series), and in 1983, an improved, more modern Land Rover 110 was launched. This would bear the distinct appearance that we now call the Defender (a nameplate that was finally attached to it in 1990). Production finally ended in 2016 after 67 years and over 2 million units. But the story doesn’t end there, for in 2020, Land Rover launched the all-new L663 Defender. “Same, but different” is the simplest way to describe this new car, as it clearly carries many design elements from its heritage and brings the great off-road capabilities of its forefathers, but with modern technology and comfort integrated into it. This 2023 Defender 100 S Trek Edition is quite special, as the owner tells us that it's number 80 out of only 100 units built that exist in North America.
The classic Land Rover Defender is directly descended from 1948’s Land Rover Series I. After World War II, the Rover Company of Britain wanted to create a tough off-road vehicle for agricultural use. Things started as the Series I, then Series II, Series III, and finally the Defender by the early 1990s. Across the world, Defenders are renowned for their tough persona and go-anywhere capabilities. This 1997 Land Rover Defender 110 is no different. What’s more, the vehicle is fresh from a restoration that was completed in February 2025. It also has a new engine that is less than 1,000 miles on it. Basically, this is a born-again vehicle that’s better than when it left the factory in 1997 and is up for grabs with us. If you wish to own it, give us a call or shoot us a DM pronto.
The Land Rover Defender is a legend in its own right. Directly hailing from 1948’s Land Rover Series, it comes with a rich heritage of off-road capability and brutal abilities to forge a path where none exists. That’s why you’ll find these vehicles in many parts of the world, chugging through inhospitable terrain that’s so tough you wouldn’t be able to walk through by yourself! Today, we’ve got a 1988 Land Rover Defender 110 with a difference for you to consider adding to your stable. This vehicle hails from Friendswood, Texas, and comes with plenty of surprises. Read on to discover some of them, but to know it all, get in touch with us ASAP.
The Rover company of Britain had to shift their priorities to adjust to the post-war consumer environment. Prior to the War, Rover made luxury cars but in a new era of promised prosperity among austerity, the automaker turned their attention towards bolstering Britain’s burgeoning agricultural industry. The Willys Jeep of USA was the inspiration, and what emerged was the Land Rover Series in 1948. The Series became the Series II, Series III, and Defender over many decades of solid service, not only in Britain, but across the world. Meanwhile, a Spanish automaking outfit called Santana started working closely with Land Rover to build their own versions in Spain. Today, we’ve got one of their creations, a 1976 Land Rover 88 Series III Santana that was reportedly given a full frame-off restoration in 2023. The vehicle’s rebuilt engine has got less than 1,000 miles on it, as has its rebuilt gearbox. Furthermore, this vehicle was imported from Colombia, highlighting the journey that it’s taken halfway across the world to get to Florida where it currently awaits a new owner – which could be you!
Every country has its own off-road icon. Japan has the Land Cruiser, America has the Jeep Wrangler, and Germany has the Mercedes G-Class. But none of these quite compare to the Land Rover Defender. Its origins can be traced back to 1948 when the first Land Rover was launched. Over the next few decades, it evolved into the Series II and the Series III (including a few sub-series), and in 1983, an improved, more modern Land Rover 110 was launched. This would bear the distinct appearance that we now call the Defender (a nameplate that was finally attached to it in 1990). Production finally ended in 2016 after 67 years and over 2 million units. But the story doesn’t end there, for in 2020, Land Rover launched the all-new L663 Defender. “Same, but different” is the simplest way to describe this new car, as it clearly carries many design elements from its heritage and brings the great off-road capabilities of its forefathers, but with modern technology and comfort integrated into it. This 2023 Defender 100 S Trek Edition is quite special, as the owner tells us that it's number 80 out of only 100 units built that exist in North America.
The Land Rover Defender is a legend in its own right. Directly hailing from 1948’s Land Rover Series, it comes with a rich heritage of off-road capability and brutal abilities to forge a path where none exists. That’s why you’ll find these vehicles in many parts of the world, chugging through inhospitable terrain that’s so tough you wouldn’t be able to walk through by yourself! Today, we’ve got a 1988 Land Rover Defender 110 with a difference for you to consider adding to your stable. This vehicle hails from Friendswood, Texas, and comes with plenty of surprises. Read on to discover some of them, but to know it all, get in touch with us ASAP.
The Jeep Wrangler was introduced in 1986 as a compact off-roader with some creature comforts and family-friendly features. Now on the fourth generation, the Wrangler remains one of just two off-roaders with some special features. We’ll tell you what those are in just a bit. If you’re somewhat more of a classic Wrangler person, this second-generation 2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is a great place to start. Extensively modified for even more capable off-road performance, this sub-60,000-mile vehicle currently resides in Mabank, Texas.
In 1987, the fourth generation of Ford’s popular Bronco 4x4 was revealed. It shared many engineering components with the Ford F-150 of the time, but received new styling. In the first year, over 43,000 found new homes. Imagine how the first owner of this 1987 Ford Bronco XLT must have felt! After all, the Bronco was one of the most desirable sport utility vehicles in the United States at the time. Today, you can see what this fine vehicle can offer, because it’s up for sale in San Diego, California. Let’s learn more about its features.
Offered today is a 2021 Ford Bronco First Edition 4x4, finished in the distinctive Area 51 exterior color. This First Edition variant is part of a limited-production series and comes equipped with the 2.7L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 engine paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle features Ford’s Advanced 4x4 system, offering enhanced off-road capability. The First Edition package (Equipment Group 954A) includes a range of premium features such as a B&O sound system with built-in navigation, a molded-in-color hardtop, and sound-deadening headliner. Riding on 17-inch black aluminum beadlock wheels wrapped in LT315/70R17 M/T tires, this Bronco is built for both on-road and off-road adventures. The seller states that all servicing is up to date, and all First Edition badging and documentation are included. The vehicle currently has 17,732 miles on the odometer.
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