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1997 Land Rover Defender 90 Base Sport Utility 2-door 4.0l on 2040-cars

US $35,000.00
Year:1997 Mileage:122859 Color: coniston green /
  black/grey
Location:

APO, AE, APO/FPO

APO, AE, APO/FPO
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sport Utility
Engine:4.0L 3950CC V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: SALDV3240VA105569 Year: 1997
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Land Rover
Model: Defender 90
Trim: Base Sport Utility 2-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: 4WD
Options: Sunroof, 4-Wheel Drive, CD Player
Mileage: 122,859
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Sub Model: D90 Station Wagon
Exterior Color: coniston green
Interior Color: black/grey
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

1997 Land Rover Defender 90 station wagon; North American Specifications (NAS). I purchased this vehicle from a previous owner in Spring 2011 and the truck has been my daily driver since. The Defender 90 (D90) drives wonderfully and has no mechanical problems. The last inspection was in May 2012 and it passed without any issues. I have added some extras to the D90 (listed below). The photos do not show the ladder in the rear because I had to remove it to accommodate for the Euro license plate, however ladder will come with vehicle. I am currently living in Vicenza, Italy (military/government) so the buyer will be responsible for shipping back to the states-- importation is not an issue as this is a North American Specification Defender 90. Seller will deliver to a buyer in Europe if needed.


-A/C (not common in Defenders, but a nice perk of the '97)
- 122,859 miles
- Powder coated alloy LR wheels
- 285/75R16 Fierce Attitude M/T tires
- Kenwood stereo/CD player/iPod jack 
- 2x JBL 6X9 speakers
- 1x 10” Rockford Fosgate subwoofer
- 1x Rockford Fosgate amplifier 
- Chequer plated bonnet and wing tops
- Equipe rock sliders w/custom tree bumpers
- Herculiner interior flooring
- (Custom) Draken Off Road front winch bumper w/ A bar
- (Custom) Draken Off Road rear bumper w/ tire carrier
- (Custom) Draken Off Road roof rack
- (Custom) Draken Off Road 4-link suspension conversion (drastically improves handling)
- Smittybuilt XRC 8000lb winch
- 6X Hella lights (4x mounted on roof rack, 2x on front bumper)
- Steel cable (X-long) break lines.
- Lifted 2”; heavy duty shocks + springs
- New radiator fan
- Tom Woods double cardan drive shaft (front)
- Tom Woods double cardan drive shaft (rear)
- Fresh oil change
The top is NATO desert tan, as the white one was replaced.

Full disclosure:
- Sun roof does not have the "cleanest" seal job; it does not leak, however a view from above the roof will show a bit of a rough seal
- Needs new driver door rubber seal. Small leak at top-front corner. 
- Windshield wiper valve needs replaced, currently sprays about 8ft straight forward
- Needs new rear door panel (opens/closes perfectly, just missing interior door card)
- Needs new key hole replacement on passenger door (only locks from inside)
- I took out the 4x jump seats/seat belts to use the back as a “truck bed”- no, I don’t have the seats anymore
- Hood latch is broken, but have replacement... not installed yet
- No dome light

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

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