Land Rover

Defender 90

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*** North American Specification (NAS) Variant *** Just 36,260 miles from new *** Totally Original Condition ***This 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 is a North American Specification (NAS) soft-top example that was acquired from the original owner by the second owner in March 2017.This vehicle represents the final year of production for the USA and is powered by a 4.0-liter V8 backed by a 4-speed automatic transmission.  This beautifully preserved example has covered just 36,260 miles and is presented in completely stock form and is supplied with a clean CARFAX Report and California Title. Notable features include a stock 'safari cage,' side steps, and a locking fuel filler cap. All paintwork is original with no touch-ups and Aluminum sheet metal shows typical waviness around spot welds and door handles.  Supplied on the original Defender 90 16&Prime; wheels (which wear original locking lug nuts) and clean paint with no visible curb rash.  Keeping with the originality of this superbly maintained and presented example are BF Goodrich All Terrain tires that are said to be original and include a matching rear-mounted spare.Power for 1997 models was from an improved 4.0-liter aluminum V8 that was factory rated at 182 horsepower and 233 lb-ft of torque. An electronically-operated 4-speed ZF automatic was the only transmission option for 1997.  The full-time 44 driveline features a two-speed transfer case with a lockable center differential. Four-wheel disc brakes are also equipped. Service records are complete from the day of purchase and literature also includes a dealer brochure, soft top installation guide, and demonstration video. The truck comes with a car cover and tow kit in a canvas bag along with a bottle jack, all original keys, original tools, and window storage bags.

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We are World Imports USA / Lotus of Jacksonville. Since 1986 we have sold thousands of cars both local and worldwide. Our friendly, no-pressure sales approach will afford you time to browse, ask questions, and take your time deciding. We are a full-service dealership and our experienced ASE/Lotus certified technicians will assist you with maintenance and warranty service needs. We are a family-owned and operated dealership located in Jacksonville, Florida. We specialize in low mileage automobiles since 1986! Please call us at  *number in the description* or visit our web site at website in the description*   

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This 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 was acquired by the owner in 2015 and subsequently refurbished over a five-year process completed in 2021. Work included a repaint in gray, refinishing the frame and roll cage, refreshing the interior, rebuilding the 4.0-liter V8, and overhauling the fuel system, suspension, and four-wheel disc brakes. The truck is equipped with a four-speed automatic transmission, a dual-range transfer case, a locking center differential, 18″ Sawtooth alloy wheels, rear jump seats, air conditioning, and a Bluetooth-capable JVC CD stereo paired with a Rockford Fosgate subwoofer and speakers. This D90 NAS is now offered by the selling dealer on consignment with an accident-free Carfax report and a clean Utah title in the owner’s name.
 
 
Service records from the refurbishment are shown in the gallery and note the body was removed from the frame and refinished in gray following door and floor repairs, while the roll cage was powder coated, fresh roof seals were installed, and rust repairs were completed on the right side of the frame. Exterior equipment includes a KBX grille and lamp surrounds, LED lighting, a sunroof, tinted glass, and a receiver hitch. Corrosion on roll cage fasteners and door hinges is pictured in close-up photos below.
 
 
Sawtooth 18″ alloy wheels are mounted with 265/65 Falken Wildpeak A/T tires with 2019 date codes. Replacement stabilizer bar bushings and brackets were installed along with a galvanized front shock tower on the left side, and the truck was equipped with a Bilstein steering damper. The four-wheel disc brake system was overhauled with a replacement front-right caliper, front backing plates, and brake lines.
 
 
The front bucket seats were recovered in black vinyl during the refurbishment, and Q-Pads insulation panels, a replacement Land Rover headliner and front door casings, and ExMoor carpets were also fitted. A JVC CD stereo with Bluetooth and USB connectivity was wired to a Rockford Fosgate R2-750X5 amplifier, 2.5″ two-way speakers, and a 10″ rear subwoofer. The cabin is equipped with a heater and air conditioning, and a missing knob is noted on the air conditioning controls.
 
 
The two-spoke steering wheel frames a 120-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. The digital odometer indicates 191k miles. The Carfax report lists a mileage inconsistency and an odometer reading of 102,030 in October 2014, though the report notes that the inconsistency may be the result of a clerical error.
 
 
Four ExMoor jump seats were installed with seatbelts in the rear cargo area. 
 
 
A rebuild of the 4.0-liter V8 was completed in 2019. Additional work included replacing the fuel pump, fuel lines, fuel tank seals and vent assembly, charcoal canister, thermostat, and coolant temperature sensor.
 
 
Power is supplied to all four wheels by a four-speed manual transmission, a dual-range transfer case, and a manually locking center differential. The transmission oil cooler assembly and the rear upper U joint were replaced during the refurbishment, and the frame was powder coated.

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Billy Joels the original owner of this vehicle in 2002 "(The piano Man)"
What was done by the original build. And then taking it to the most modern technology......
One of a kind nut and bolt restoration/custom build This truck started life as a 1997 Land Rover defender 90 SW. It was all white. and was originally purchased by Billy Joel aka “the Piano Man”. Current owner purchased it in December 2002 with less than 3850 original miles on it. He parked it indoors at his heated Manhattan garage. In 2009 he had a top to bottom complete restoration and customization of the vehicle done. No expense was spared to create this amazing vehicle. Restoration was completed January of 2010. It has had less than 1500 miles put on it since the restoration was completed. The vehicle has been stored inside a climate controlled storage keeping the restoration looking fresh. About the rebuild and restoration. the vehicle was carefully taken apart and taken all the way down to the frame. and then treated to a galvanized frame and cross-member. At the same time they galvanized the bed capings. the bulkhead. hood frame. and many other small parts. To ensure rust wouldn’t return they treated the inside of the bulkhead and the frame to waxoyl treatment this adds decades to the life of the truck. The body was then stripped and painted as separate pieces. and then carefully re assembled on the chassis. The interior was treated to linex in separate pieces then assembled. All new front doors. rear door and a new hood in the body refurbishment. The outside was painted with high grade PPG paint. The interior and exterior roll cage was repowdercoated to new condition. The rear NAS bumper was powder coated as well. The inside was treated to Dynamat throughout. The complete drive train was rebuilt. with much custom and extensive detail done to the engine. The engine is a complete rebuild. with new bearings. and full gasket kit. For the engine we put on new ancillaries. along with a new radiator to keep this motor running nice and cool. Added an electric fan. Here is a bullet point list of the modifications and new parts. this in no way represents everything that went into this build as the file is 6 inches thick of receipts. · Purchased in 02 from original owner with less than 4k miles· 2009 every nut. bolt and hose were replaced· Dynamat· Extensive galvanizing bulkhead frame etc · New galvanized chassis· Galvanized cross member· Linex interior in pieces then assembled· Lots of powder coating· Electric fan· Stainless oil cooler lines· New eye brows· New door handles. new interior trim. new seat belts· All new weather stripping· Croytec aluminum door hinges· Custom tuffy box. center console· Stage 3 lift kit by equipe· Hd drag link· Hd track rod· 6 degree radius arms· Adjustable pan hard bar· Wheel spacers from QT· Front and rear diff 4. 71s with trutrac front and rear· Hd rear axles from Great basin rovers· Hd front axles and cvs from great basin rovers· Double cardon driveshaft front and rear· Slotted and drilled rotors front and back· ZU alloy wheels· Interco swamper tires· Stainless lug nuts· New transmission cooler lines· Stainless brake lines· Stainless fuel lines· Equipe front winch bumper· Warn 9. 5xp winch· Equipe front skid plate· Equipe gas tank skid plate· Front and rear diff guards from QT· Equipe rock sliders· New bulkhead vent screens· HD rear swing away tire carrier· New hood· New doors all 3· All new glass and gaskets· New grill· Black aluminum wing tops· Stainless hardware kit· Iron goat center pod· Mud uk extended seat rails for more leg room· Vdo gauges· Exmoor XS front seats· Forward facing rear seat from exmoor XS· Aluminum dash binnacle· K&N air filter· Alpine head unit. amp. Polk speakers· Led light kit· Rear work light· Ceramic coated manifolds· 4 ipf front spot lightsNo warranty written or impliedFree delivery in the Continental 48.
The original engine still with the crazy low miles and all of today's most modern technology is added touch of color.
Today's most modern technologies, 
 
Just to name a few, power windows, heated seats, complete new electrical system, hi tech alarm, couple thousand watt stereo system 10 speakers, all custom interior steering wheel, AC. This is the most beautiful neck cracking defender you will ever see. Full galvanized body with custom Ferrari paint. The engine is original miles this was a barn find.

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