1997 Land Rover Defender 90 Clean w/ Just 78k Actual Miles, Smooth 4.0L V8, Auto, A/C, Clean History Report

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Clean w/ Just 78k Actual Miles, Smooth 4.0L V8, Auto, A/C, Clean History Report
Stock #:
4669-DFW
Exterior Color:
Green
Interior Color:
Gray
Body Type:
SUV
Transmission:
4 Speed Automatic
Drivetrain:
4X4
Engine:
4.0L V8
Mileage:
78,787
City
14
mpg
Hwy
15
mpg
Actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions and driving habits.
Vehicle Original VIN : SALDV3245VA123548
If you really need to go to the deepest, darkest parts of the world, there aren't many vehicles more capable than this 1997 Land Rover Defender 90. Taking everything they'd learned about off-roading over the past seven decades and cramming it into a truck-shaped box, Land Rover built an SUV they knew most Americans wouldn't understand, let alone buy. But if you're one of the lucky few, then you know that there really is no place this low-mileage, British Racing Green Defender 90 can't go.
You've seen the shape of this iconic vehicle on the plains of Africa, the swamps of South America, and slogging across the tundra in Antarctica – just about the only place it doesn't belong is on pavement. However, that's a big part of its appeal, because this is one butch truck. NOBODY kicks sand in the Defender's face, and especially not this 78K actual mileage example. British Racing Green is the quintessential Landy color that's graced the venerable British sheetmetal for generations, although it arguably looks the best on the late-model Defender. From what we can tell the finish is all-original, and with only minor signs of use acquired through the years, resulting in a very handsome, driver-quality presentation that's befitting a certain Queen and her Corgi's. The aluminum bodywork is light but very strong, and all those right angles and sharp corners were designed to make it easy to service in the field. After a 1-year hiatus, the '97 Defender made a triumphant return in both convertible and hardtop (aka the Station Wagon) designs like the one offered here. That 'Safari' style top is incredibly cool, offering port windows on the white roof and a roll bar/luggage rack/rear ladder round-bar set-up that stiffens the body and provides a bit of an exoskeleton/roll cage that protects the truck out on the trails. Add in beefy black fender flares, a brush guard with integrated fog lights and a mounted winch, and the rear-mounted spare tire and you have a truck that's ready for just about anything. You also get heavy-duty bumpers fore and aft that are built for combat, oversized side mirrors, and nerf bars at the flanks for guided access into this tall-profiled SUV. Of course, it's so clean that looking good is probably the only challenge it's ever faced, because this truck shows no evidence of having been brutalized out on the trail.
The interior is remarkably civilized, with great-looking black buckets for the front seat occupants and a set of four center-facing, folding jump-seats in back, Safari-style. Landy's have never been sedate and silent inside, but the upgraded interior with weather-resistant twill-effect upholstery on the seats, modern door panels at the flanks, and thick carpets and tough rubber mats on the floors help insulate the cabin from the outside world. It's significantly more upscale than past models (the company was owned by BMW in these years, so that helped), yet still durable and easy to maintain with a 'form-and-function' attitude on display that has been perfected by the brand. There's a meaty steering wheel, simple, bold gauges, basic controls for the under-dash HVAC (and yes, the A/C blows cold), and plenty of storage cubbies for your gear. The wide center console houses the essentials for off-roading, including the shifters for the automatic transmission and transfer case and even cup holders! And, of course, being destined for American shores, things like cold A/C, a sunroof, a powerful AM/FM/CD/iPod stereo in the center console, and a padded roll bar are included.
Power comes from Land Rover's long-running 4.0-liter V8, which itself was derived from Buick's all-alloy V8 dating back to the '60s. Although the 4.0 wasn't terribly different from the previous 3.9L when it came to power and torque, it did usher in significantly improved electronic systems like the distributorless ignition and GEMS management system that were also use on the 4.0L Discovery. Reliable and torquey, it services the Defender quite well and with proven durability in the most remote areas of the globe, you should have no worries about getting to your destination. It's been properly maintained by 3 previous owners over the past 78K miles and remains 100% stock everywhere you look, further evidence that this D90 has always been just a 'mall crawler'. The standard ZF 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission was all you could get in a 1997 US import, and it works with the 2-speed transfer case on the full-time 4x4 system to permit decent highway cruising and low-speed crawling with equal success. Long-travel coil springs front and rear and a tall stance mean you can clear boulders the size of Volkswagens, and with power steering and power 4-wheel disc brakes the ride is delightful. Stock 16-inch wheels look great and they're wrapped in the same 255/85/16 BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A radials that the early production numbers came with.
1997 was the last year these amazing Defenders were imported Stateside, and not many found their way to our shores. That makes this low-mileage, 100% stock example extra special. Call today!
Vehicle Description
Vehicle Original VIN : SALDV3245VA123548
If you really need to go to the deepest, darkest parts of the world, there aren't many vehicles more capable than this 1997 Land Rover Defender 90. Taking everything they'd learned about off-roading over the past seven decades and cramming it into a truck-shaped box, Land Rover built an SUV they knew most Americans wouldn't understand, let alone buy. But if you're one of the lucky few, then you know that there really is no place this low-mileage, British Racing Green Defender 90 can't go.
You've seen the shape of this iconic vehicle on the plains of Africa, the swamps of South America, and slogging across the tundra in Antarctica – just about the only place it doesn't belong is on pavement. However, that's a big part of its appeal, because this is one butch truck. NOBODY kicks sand in the Defender's face, and especially not this 78K actual mileage example. British Racing Green is the quintessential Landy color that's graced the venerable British sheetmetal for generations, although it arguably looks the best on the late-model Defender. From what we can tell the finish is all-original, and with only minor signs of use acquired through the years, resulting in a very handsome, driver-quality presentation that's befitting a certain Queen and her Corgi's. The aluminum bodywork is light but very strong, and all those right angles and sharp corners were designed to make it easy to service in the field. After a 1-year hiatus, the '97 Defender made a triumphant return in both convertible and hardtop (aka the Station Wagon) designs like the one offered here. That 'Safari' style top is incredibly cool, offering port windows on the white roof and a roll bar/luggage rack/rear ladder round-bar set-up that stiffens the body and provides a bit of an exoskeleton/roll cage that protects the truck out on the trails. Add in beefy black fender flares, a brush guard with integrated fog lights and a mounted winch, and the rear-mounted spare tire and you have a truck that's ready for just about anything. You also get heavy-duty bumpers fore and aft that are built for combat, oversized side mirrors, and nerf bars at the flanks for guided access into this tall-profiled SUV. Of course, it's so clean that looking good is probably the only challenge it's ever faced, because this truck shows no evidence of having been brutalized out on the trail.
The interior is remarkably civilized, with great-looking black buckets for the front seat occupants and a set of four center-facing, folding jump-seats in back, Safari-style. Landy's have never been sedate and silent inside, but the upgraded interior with weather-resistant twill-effect upholstery on the seats, modern door panels at the flanks, and thick carpets and tough rubber mats on the floors help insulate the cabin from the outside world. It's significantly more upscale than past models (the company was owned by BMW in these years, so that helped), yet still durable and easy to maintain with a 'form-and-function' attitude on display that has been perfected by the brand. There's a meaty steering wheel, simple, bold gauges, basic controls for the under-dash HVAC (and yes, the A/C blows cold), and plenty of storage cubbies for your gear. The wide center console houses the essentials for off-roading, including the shifters for the automatic transmission and transfer case and even cup holders! And, of course, being destined for American shores, things like cold A/C, a sunroof, a powerful AM/FM/CD/iPod stereo in the center console, and a padded roll bar are included.
Power comes from Land Rover's long-running 4.0-liter V8, which itself was derived from Buick's all-alloy V8 dating back to the '60s. Although the 4.0 wasn't terribly different from the previous 3.9L when it came to power and torque, it did usher in significantly improved electronic systems like the distributorless ignition and GEMS management system that were also use on the 4.0L Discovery. Reliable and torquey, it services the Defender quite well and with proven durability in the most remote areas of the globe, you should have no worries about getting to your destination. It's been properly maintained by 3 previous owners over the past 78K miles and remains 100% stock everywhere you look, further evidence that this D90 has always been just a 'mall crawler'. The standard ZF 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission was all you could get in a 1997 US import, and it works with the 2-speed transfer case on the full-time 4x4 system to permit decent highway cruising and low-speed crawling with equal success. Long-travel coil springs front and rear and a tall stance mean you can clear boulders the size of Volkswagens, and with power steering and power 4-wheel disc brakes the ride is delightful. Stock 16-inch wheels look great and they're wrapped in the same 255/85/16 BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A radials that the early production numbers came with.
1997 was the last year these amazing Defenders were imported Stateside, and not many found their way to our shores. That makes this low-mileage, 100% stock example extra special. Call today!
Vehicle Equipment
Exterior Features
Dual exterior side mirrors
Factory-installed aluminum hard top
Flexible black fender flares
Pop up/removable sunroof
Quartz halogen headlamps
Rear Defender 90 heritage plaque
Rear window washer & wiper
Roll up front door windows, sliding rear side windows
Side-hinged tailgate
V8 badging
Variable speed intermittent windshield wipers
Interior Features
4-weather-resistant combination speakers (woofer + tweeter)
Electric rear defroster
Four inward facing folding rear seats
Front seatback/door map pockets
Full instrumentation w/tachometer
Full interior carpeting
Fully finished headliner
Instrument panel shelf
Integral tubular steel "safari cage"
Lockable center console w/lockable audio system cover, storage space & integrated cupholders
Mast antenna
Premium AM/FM stereo cassette audio system w/auto seeking weather band
Reclining front bucket seats w/integral head restraints
Storage compartment under front passenger seat
Weather-resistant twill-effect vinyl upholstery
Mechanical Features
14 Gauge boxed steel ladder frame w/aluminum body panels
15.6 gallon fuel tank
16" X 7.0" aluminum alloy wheels
2-speed manual locking transfer gearbox
4.0L aluminum SMPFI V8 engine (182 hp/233 ft/lbs torque)
4-speed automatic transmission w/locking torque converter
9" minimum ground clearance
92.9" wheelbase
Drum type parking brake
Front suspension w/solid axle located by radius arms & panhard rod, long travel dual rate coil springs, dual acting hydraulic dampers
Front/rear anti-sway bar
GVWR - 6001 lbs/2721 kg
Integral class III trailer tow hitch receiver
Integral tubular steel "safari cage"
LT265/75R16 all-terrain BF Goodrich T/A SBR tires
Permanent 4-wheel drive system
Pwr-actuated 4-wheel disc brakes w/vented front rotors, 4-piston front calipers, 2-piston rear calipers
Pwr-assisted worm & roller steering
Rear suspension w/solid axle located by trailing links & central A-frame, long travel single rate coil springs, dual acting hydraulic dampers
Swing-away rear mounted outside full size spare tire
Safety Features
Collapsible steering column
Front 3-point lap/shoulder belts
Integral front head restraints
Integral tubular steel "safari cage"
Rear 2-point lap belts
Exterior Features
Dual exterior side mirrors
Factory-installed aluminum hard top
Flexible black fender flares
Pop up/removable sunroof
Quartz halogen headlamps
Rear Defender 90 heritage plaque
Rear window washer & wiper
Roll up front door windows, sliding rear side windows
Side-hinged tailgate
V8 badging
Variable speed intermittent windshield wipers
Interior Features
4-weather-resistant combination speakers (woofer + tweeter)
Electric rear defroster
Four inward facing folding rear seats
Front seatback/door map pockets
Full instrumentation w/tachometer
Full interior carpeting
Fully finished headliner
Instrument panel shelf
Integral tubular steel "safari cage"
Lockable center console w/lockable audio system cover, storage space & integrated cupholders
Mast antenna
Premium AM/FM stereo cassette audio system w/auto seeking weather band
Reclining front bucket seats w/integral head restraints
Storage compartment under front passenger seat
Weather-resistant twill-effect vinyl upholstery
Mechanical Features
14 Gauge boxed steel ladder frame w/aluminum body panels
15.6 gallon fuel tank
16" X 7.0" aluminum alloy wheels
2-speed manual locking transfer gearbox
4.0L aluminum SMPFI V8 engine (182 hp/233 ft/lbs torque)
4-speed automatic transmission w/locking torque converter
9" minimum ground clearance
92.9" wheelbase
Drum type parking brake
Front suspension w/solid axle located by radius arms & panhard rod, long travel dual rate coil springs, dual acting hydraulic dampers
Front/rear anti-sway bar
GVWR - 6001 lbs/2721 kg
Integral class III trailer tow hitch receiver
Integral tubular steel "safari cage"
LT265/75R16 all-terrain BF Goodrich T/A SBR tires
Permanent 4-wheel drive system
Pwr-actuated 4-wheel disc brakes w/vented front rotors, 4-piston front calipers, 2-piston rear calipers
Pwr-assisted worm & roller steering
Rear suspension w/solid axle located by trailing links & central A-frame, long travel single rate coil springs, dual acting hydraulic dampers
Swing-away rear mounted outside full size spare tire
Safety Features
Collapsible steering column
Front 3-point lap/shoulder belts
Integral front head restraints
Integral tubular steel "safari cage"
Rear 2-point lap belts
Vehicle Warranty
New Vehicles come with a full-factory warranty. Used vehicles may have a remaining-factory warranty, but please contact us for the warranty details specific to this vehicle.
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Our Fort Worth showroom is located just minutes north of downtown Fort Worth and 10 Miles south of the Texas Motor Speedway on I-35W. We’re on Sandshell Drive in the Space Center business park right next to the Coca Cola bottling plant. At over 55,000 square feet, our breath-taking facility was opened in 2012 and houses approximately 300 vehicles, including everything from antiques and streetrods to muscle cars, trucks and the latest exotics. Come check out the historic Fort Worth stockyards and then visit our showroom to see some truly awesome vehicles! We are open to the public and showroom admission is always complimentary.
Our Global Marketing Reach
We advertise on all the top websites and print publications marketing your vehicle globally, getting it hundreds of views each day.
That's over an 00 value!
Nationally Trusted
Finance
Financing Classic & Collector Cars
Let our money work for you! With rates as low as 6.00% and an average appreciation of 9.00% a year it doesn't always make sense to pay with cash.
Minimum Loan Amount - ,000
No Pre-Payment Penalty
No Proof of Income (Tier 1 Credit)
Terms to 144 months
Bankruptcy, foreclosure, divorce – All OK
Apply Now
About Us
After being in the collector-car business for a decade prior, Donna Robbins opened the doors to the first Streetside Classics showroom in Charlotte, NC in 2008. Armed with a customer-oriented business philosophy and a clear vision for success, she has since led Streetside Classics to an unrivaled sales volume that is currently among the best in the collector car industry.
With the most knowledgeable and professionally trained staff in the industry, we have expanded nationally and opened showrooms in many major U.S. markets. We operate under the principles of doing business fairly and with the understanding that our customers are the lifeblood of the business. Much of our success comes from the relationships formed with buyers and sellers around the world who have joined us on this incredible journey and made Streetside’s rapid growth possible.
Today, Streetside Classics is known as the Nation's Trusted Consignment Dealer; providing sellers and buyers alike with the peace of mind that only comes from partnering with one of the largest classic car dealerships in the country.
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FEES
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INSPECTION
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MILEAGES
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CONDITION
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