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1997 Land Rover Defender 90 Soft Top
Stock #:
520093
Exterior Color:
Tasman Blue Metallic
Interior Color:
Black Rack & 1/2 Leather
Body Type:
Soft Top
Transmission:
Automatic
Drivetrain:
4WD
Engine:
6.2L LS3 V8
Mileage:
300
Osprey Custom 4x4, renowned builders of custom vehicles, proudly presents their latest project: a classic Tasman Blue Metallic 2-Door Soft Top, integrating a seamless fusion of modern automotive technology and the timeless allure of a legendary British offroader.

?This elegant build was completed in December 2023 by our team of skilled Master Craftsmen at our headquarters in Castle Hayne, North Carolina. Under the bonnet lies a stout 6.2L Corvette LS3 V8 engine mated to a smooth-shifting 6L80E 6-speed automatic transmission controlled by a PCS® push-button gear selector with LED display. The heavy-duty LT230 transfer case, equipped with a center differential lock, ensures that all four wheels harness the 430+ horsepower and 425+ pound-feet of torque effectively. Recently hailed by AutoBlog as "unquestionably good", this powertrain effortlessly conquers any terrain. The vehicle is also equipped with upgraded front and rear disc brakes, ensuring quiet, safe, swift, and efficient stops.

The upgraded heavy-duty front and rear axles are mounted on the new hot-dipped galvanized chassis, supported by slightly elevated Terrafirma® shocks and springs. The chassis features Terrafirma® caster-corrected front and cranked rear radius arms, track rod, drag link, and steering damper, all safeguarded by a heavy-duty aluminum front skid plate. This brawny vehicle stands proud on satin silver 16-inch “Boost” alloy wheels, wrapped with beefy 285/75R16 Cooper® Discoverer AT3® XLT all-terrain tires, built to handle heavy loads or tow some serious weight while providing a smooth ride on highways.

The body was expertly finished in quintessential Tasman Blue Metallic, a deep, rich blue that includes hints of gray that look like thunderclouds or a churning ocean. It is complemented by color-matched wheel arches and trim, all completed at our in-house body and paint facility. Adding to the vehicle's safety features, a satin black powder-coated multi-point Safety Devices® safety cage provides enhanced passenger protection. The premium black soft top fits snugly, keeping the elements at bay, while the quick and easy-to-roll-up and zip-out side and rear windows offer the freedom of an open-air experience whenever desired.

At the front end, this rugged SUV showcases a gloss black KBX® grille with a satin silver wire mesh insert, gloss black light surrounds, KBX® side intake, and KBX® Hi-Force® wing top vents. LED-illuminated black anodized aluminum door handles, along with black anodized aluminum door, bonnet, and windscreen hinges, enhance the vintage exterior color scheme.

For modern and precise illumination, LED headlamps with smoked marker, turn, reverse, and tail lamps have been installed. The impressive front is completed with a satin black powder-coated slim-line bumper featuring two integrated LED daytime running lamps. At the rear, the vehicle features a satin black powder-coated North American Spec (NAS) step bumper, designed to accommodate a high-definition rearview camera, a 2-inch hitch receiver, and jacking/recovery points. Additionally, a heavy-duty swing-away rear tire carrier provides a neat and functional solution for storing the spare tire.

Satin black powder-coated "Fire & Ice"-style tubular side steps make entering and exiting the passenger cabin easy. Inside, you'll find a modern-style dash that ensures excellent heating and air conditioning, providing year-round comfort for the occupants. The well-appointed interior is complete with durable Exmoor Trim® Black Rack & 1/2 Leather upholstered heated front sport seats with contrasting white stitching. Additionally, the four side-facing rear seats can be stowed away when not in use, offering ultimate flexibility — seating for additional friends and family or creating true utilitarian cargo space — with over 55 cubic feet available when folded.

Behind the sport steering wheel, you'll find an impressive driver command center. It is focused around a satin black fascia that houses a state-of-the-art infotainment system. This system includes an Atoto® S8 Android-based 7-inch HD capacitive touch-screen head unit with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto®, dual Bluetooth®, built-in Digital Signal Processor, and GPS navigation. The audio experience is enhanced by a rich-sounding Rockford Fosgate® 8-speaker array plus a Rockford Fosgate® Punch® P3S 8" dual voice coil subwoofer, backed by a Kenwood® eXcelon® 5-channel, 1600-watt amplifier.

Convenient amenities in the vehicle include central locking, power windows, a leather-wrapped center console with a storage cubby, a wireless charger for your mobile device, USB charging points, and two oversized aluminum cup holders. The front windscreen is heated for extra frosty mornings, and security is handled by a Viper® keyless entry system with remote starting. To protect the interior, heavy-duty rubber floor mats are provided for the front footwells and rear loadspace/passenger area.

Below are the highlights of this commanding build:

?- 6.2L Corvette® LS3 V8 engine (425+HP/430+LB.FT.)
- 6L80E 6-speed automatic transmission
- PCS® push-button gear selector with LED display
- Heavy-duty LT230 transfer case
- Custom headers and performance dual exhaust
- Custom Fluidyne® aluminum radiator
- Dual PermaCool® electric cooling fans
- Stainless steel oil cooler lines, brake lines, and fuel lines
- New transmission cooler lines
- Double Cardan front and rear driveshafts
- Heavy-duty rear axle, front axle, and CV joints
- New body panels, bonnet, and doors
- New bulkhead with an upgraded modern-style dash
- New glass, weatherstripping, and gaskets
- Heated front windscreen
- LED headlamps, smoked tail lamps, marker, and indicator lamps
- LED-illuminated black anodized aluminum door handles
- Black anodized billet aluminum door, bonnet, and windscreen hinges
- Kenwood® / Rockford Fosgate® / Blaupunkt® infotainment system
- Viper® 2-way security system with remote start
- LED ambient interior lighting
...and much, much more!

?Whether it’s the ultimate outdoor adventure rig or a smart-looking “Chelsea Tractor”, Osprey Custom 4x4 painstakingly handcrafts bespoke, boutique vehicles, paying special attention to every minute detail, ensuring an investment quality experience seldom found in today’s crowded automotive marketplace.

??For additional information about this vehicle, call/text us on +1 (910) 632-0260. We’ll be happy to provide you with a Facetime® walkaround, answer any questions, and guide you through the process to help you decide to purchase or commission YOUR Osprey Custom 4x4. We can assist with shipping and may even personally deliver it to you, depending on your location. Better yet, fly into our local airport (ILM) just a few miles away to view and test drive this heritage-inspired Tasman Blue Metallic 2-Door Soft Top — then DRIVE IT HOME!

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Thanks for looking… and have a great day!
?The Signature Autosports Team

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Model: 2-Door Soft Top
VIN: 4S9111E03PC520093
Miles: Testing & Delivery Only
Stock #: 520093
Price: $189,950 USD

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#Osprey_Custom_Cars #SignatureAutosports #MegaRexxTrucks #DesertPowerWagons #LandRover #LandRoverDefender #LandRoverDefender90 #Defender90 #DefenderLife #LS3 #LandRoverLove #LuxuryLifestyle #OneLifeLiveIt #LSswap #Best4x4xFar #FromTheGroundUp #LandRoverRestoration #CustomBuilds #LandRoversOfInstagram #CustomCars #DuPontRegistry #EngineSwaps #Bodywork #Fabrication #Bespoke #Unicorns #WeBuildFun #DoingThingsTheRightWay #RestoreThemDontCrushThem #YouDreamItWeBuildItYouDriveIt

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Vehicle Description

Osprey Custom 4x4, renowned builders of custom vehicles, proudly presents their latest project: a classic Tasman Blue Metallic 2-Door Soft Top, integrating a seamless fusion of modern automotive technology and the timeless allure of a legendary British offroader.

?This elegant build was completed in December 2023 by our team of skilled Master Craftsmen at our headquarters in Castle Hayne, North Carolina. Under the bonnet lies a stout 6.2L Corvette LS3 V8 engine mated to a smooth-shifting 6L80E 6-speed automatic transmission controlled by a PCS® push-button gear selector with LED display. The heavy-duty LT230 transfer case, equipped with a center differential lock, ensures that all four wheels harness the 430+ horsepower and 425+ pound-feet of torque effectively. Recently hailed by AutoBlog as "unquestionably good", this powertrain effortlessly conquers any terrain. The vehicle is also equipped with upgraded front and rear disc brakes, ensuring quiet, safe, swift, and efficient stops.

The upgraded heavy-duty front and rear axles are mounted on the new hot-dipped galvanized chassis, supported by slightly elevated Terrafirma® shocks and springs. The chassis features Terrafirma® caster-corrected front and cranked rear radius arms, track rod, drag link, and steering damper, all safeguarded by a heavy-duty aluminum front skid plate. This brawny vehicle stands proud on satin silver 16-inch “Boost” alloy wheels, wrapped with beefy 285/75R16 Cooper® Discoverer AT3® XLT all-terrain tires, built to handle heavy loads or tow some serious weight while providing a smooth ride on highways.

The body was expertly finished in quintessential Tasman Blue Metallic, a deep, rich blue that includes hints of gray that look like thunderclouds or a churning ocean. It is complemented by color-matched wheel arches and trim, all completed at our in-house body and paint facility. Adding to the vehicle's safety features, a satin black powder-coated multi-point Safety Devices® safety cage provides enhanced passenger protection. The premium black soft top fits snugly, keeping the elements at bay, while the quick and easy-to-roll-up and zip-out side and rear windows offer the freedom of an open-air experience whenever desired.

At the front end, this rugged SUV showcases a gloss black KBX® grille with a satin silver wire mesh insert, gloss black light surrounds, KBX® side intake, and KBX® Hi-Force® wing top vents. LED-illuminated black anodized aluminum door handles, along with black anodized aluminum door, bonnet, and windscreen hinges, enhance the vintage exterior color scheme.

For modern and precise illumination, LED headlamps with smoked marker, turn, reverse, and tail lamps have been installed. The impressive front is completed with a satin black powder-coated slim-line bumper featuring two integrated LED daytime running lamps. At the rear, the vehicle features a satin black powder-coated North American Spec (NAS) step bumper, designed to accommodate a high-definition rearview camera, a 2-inch hitch receiver, and jacking/recovery points. Additionally, a heavy-duty swing-away rear tire carrier provides a neat and functional solution for storing the spare tire.

Satin black powder-coated "Fire & Ice"-style tubular side steps make entering and exiting the passenger cabin easy. Inside, you'll find a modern-style dash that ensures excellent heating and air conditioning, providing year-round comfort for the occupants. The well-appointed interior is complete with durable Exmoor Trim® Black Rack & 1/2 Leather upholstered heated front sport seats with contrasting white stitching. Additionally, the four side-facing rear seats can be stowed away when not in use, offering ultimate flexibility — seating for additional friends and family or creating true utilitarian cargo space — with over 55 cubic feet available when folded.

Behind the sport steering wheel, you'll find an impressive driver command center. It is focused around a satin black fascia that houses a state-of-the-art infotainment system. This system includes an Atoto® S8 Android-based 7-inch HD capacitive touch-screen head unit with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto®, dual Bluetooth®, built-in Digital Signal Processor, and GPS navigation. The audio experience is enhanced by a rich-sounding Rockford Fosgate® 8-speaker array plus a Rockford Fosgate® Punch® P3S 8" dual voice coil subwoofer, backed by a Kenwood® eXcelon® 5-channel, 1600-watt amplifier.

Convenient amenities in the vehicle include central locking, power windows, a leather-wrapped center console with a storage cubby, a wireless charger for your mobile device, USB charging points, and two oversized aluminum cup holders. The front windscreen is heated for extra frosty mornings, and security is handled by a Viper® keyless entry system with remote starting. To protect the interior, heavy-duty rubber floor mats are provided for the front footwells and rear loadspace/passenger area.

Below are the highlights of this commanding build:

?- 6.2L Corvette® LS3 V8 engine (425+HP/430+LB.FT.)
- 6L80E 6-speed automatic transmission
- PCS® push-button gear selector with LED display
- Heavy-duty LT230 transfer case
- Custom headers and performance dual exhaust
- Custom Fluidyne® aluminum radiator
- Dual PermaCool® electric cooling fans
- Stainless steel oil cooler lines, brake lines, and fuel lines
- New transmission cooler lines
- Double Cardan front and rear driveshafts
- Heavy-duty rear axle, front axle, and CV joints
- New body panels, bonnet, and doors
- New bulkhead with an upgraded modern-style dash
- New glass, weatherstripping, and gaskets
- Heated front windscreen
- LED headlamps, smoked tail lamps, marker, and indicator lamps
- LED-illuminated black anodized aluminum door handles
- Black anodized billet aluminum door, bonnet, and windscreen hinges
- Kenwood® / Rockford Fosgate® / Blaupunkt® infotainment system
- Viper® 2-way security system with remote start
- LED ambient interior lighting
...and much, much more!

?Whether it’s the ultimate outdoor adventure rig or a smart-looking “Chelsea Tractor”, Osprey Custom 4x4 painstakingly handcrafts bespoke, boutique vehicles, paying special attention to every minute detail, ensuring an investment quality experience seldom found in today’s crowded automotive marketplace.

??For additional information about this vehicle, call/text us on +1 (910) 632-0260. We’ll be happy to provide you with a Facetime® walkaround, answer any questions, and guide you through the process to help you decide to purchase or commission YOUR Osprey Custom 4x4. We can assist with shipping and may even personally deliver it to you, depending on your location. Better yet, fly into our local airport (ILM) just a few miles away to view and test drive this heritage-inspired Tasman Blue Metallic 2-Door Soft Top — then DRIVE IT HOME!

??
Thanks for looking… and have a great day!
?The Signature Autosports Team

??
Model: 2-Door Soft Top
VIN: 4S9111E03PC520093
Miles: Testing & Delivery Only
Stock #: 520093
Price: $189,950 USD

?
#Osprey_Custom_Cars #SignatureAutosports #MegaRexxTrucks #DesertPowerWagons #LandRover #LandRoverDefender #LandRoverDefender90 #Defender90 #DefenderLife #LS3 #LandRoverLove #LuxuryLifestyle #OneLifeLiveIt #LSswap #Best4x4xFar #FromTheGroundUp #LandRoverRestoration #CustomBuilds #LandRoversOfInstagram #CustomCars #DuPontRegistry #EngineSwaps #Bodywork #Fabrication #Bespoke #Unicorns #WeBuildFun #DoingThingsTheRightWay #RestoreThemDontCrushThem #YouDreamItWeBuildItYouDriveIt

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Vehicle Warranty

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About Osprey Custom Cars

Osprey Custom Cars and MegaRexx™ Trucks — based in sunny Wilmington, NC — are two of the most unique and well-known builders in their class.

 

Osprey Custom Cars are the visionaries and crafters behind the world's most cutting-edge and timeless overland vehicles. The Osprey Custom Cars Team has been doing the LS3 engine conversion into the Land Rover Defender since 2013. We pride ourselves on being custom build and restoration specialists. We offer the finest custom quality overland vehicles and are proud to offer them for sale in the USA. As a low-volume vehicle manufacturer registered with the NHTSA since 2019, we now offer NEW vehicles — not "restored" or "rebuilt" — with VINs that are unique to the Osprey Custom brand as well as full restoration services! To learn more, visit www.OspreyCustomCars.com.

 

MegaRexx™ Trucks builds the MegaRaptor™ on F250/350/450 Super Duty Diesel trucks! If you LOVE the aggressive looks and off-road performance of the Ford Raptor but NEED BIG DIESEL POWER, the MegaRaptor™ is what you're after! Why'd we do it?!? Because life is too short to drive a boring truck! Each and every MegaRaptor™ we build is custom — and that's all we build — with 46" Michelin XZL tires on Military MRAP wheels and aggressively styled bodywork. We often have Ford Super Duty trucks for sale and, on rare occasions, a pre-owned MegaRaptor™. For more information, please visit www.MegaRexxTrucks.com.

 

Our handiwork can be seen from the hobbyists' garage to the showroom of SEMA in Las Vegas. We have an intense passion for perfection, and our goal for our clients is to produce the finest machines possible, with impeccable attention to detail. We are positive that no matter which vehicle you select, you are going to be turning heads when you ride down the road. We're true "car guys", first and foremost, and we're lucky enough to have turned our hobby into our profession. Heck, we're all over 40 and we're still playing with cars and trucks... what does that tell you?!? We’re committed to providing you with the highest level of service and want to make the process as easy, fun, and enjoyable as possible for you. We genuinely care about your vehicle and your experience — and it shows. Our technicians are highly skilled and have years of practical, hands-on experience — over 200 years collectively! They're all Master Craftsmen at what they do, from body repair, metal fabrication, customization, paint, mechanical, electrical... all aspects of what it takes to build custom vehicles. Most of all: they love custom vehicles and care about yours.

 

We love what we do because this is a lifelong love affair for us. We are a family business and we know the dream of creating something that lasts, something to share with your children. Whatever your dream is, we are confident that we can bring it to life.

 

Thanks for taking a look at our offerings and have a great day!

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