Land Rover

Defender

Spider

AWD4WD

8-Cylinder

Gasoline

This well preserved and mildly refurbished final year Defender 90 Hardtop is a very original example that shows approximately 39k miles. One of the 300 Japanese Market D90 Wagons built to NAS spec, the truck was brought to the US from Japan through Canada in the late aughts and wears the badge number of 257 of the the 300 produced. Mechanically, the truck is sound having received a fairly comprehensive mechanical refurbishment. Work performed includes: Fluid and Filter Service (including gearbox, coolant, and brake fluid flushes), Full engine reseal, New water pump, Replacement Drive Belt and Tensioner, Replacement Coolant Hoses, Oil Cooler Lines, Front Ball Joints, Brake Master Cylinder, and New Hub Swivel Seals. In addition to mechanical refurbishment, this D90 received a minor cosmetic refurbishment as well. Work includes: New Stainless Steel Body Hardware, Paint Correction, Plastic restoration, New front rear and side Lenses, reflectors, and light assemblies, Bumpers refinished in original matte black, and replacing various interior bits as needed to restore it's factory operation and aesthetic.The vehicle remains mostly stock other than the installation of a rear mounted camera with center mirror display, power windows, an aftermarket Sony stereo unit with upgraded in-door JL Audio speakers, and an upgraded Terrafirma Steering Damper.The exterior presents very well overall. It's Alpine White finish remains glossy having received paint correction to eliminate accumulated environmental residue. The body accessories, bumpers, and step bars are free of pitting or rust. And all lenses and reflectors are new units. All of the glass including the windshield wear the OEM markings indicating it to be original. The wheels are free of sandblasting, curb rash, and finish degradation. Looking closely, the body does wear a handful of minor soft dents, but the Defender body does not lend itself well to paint-less dent removal and the dents are minor enough not to catch attention, therefore do not warrant the expense of repair. The body seams, rivets, and spot welds look as they should with no paint deterioration or exposed metal, and the body hinge hardware has been replaced with new Stainless Steel bits from Rovers North. The undercarriage is very clean as a whole, with no sign of extensive winter exposure or off-road scarring. All suspension, and body bushings look to be in excellent condition without dry rot or abnormal deterioration. The BF Goodrich All-Terrain TA tires retain approximately 90-95% of their tread life and wear date stamps from Q4 2020. The OEM cloth interior is original and generally has aged well. The seats, front and rear, wear their original skins and exhibit minimal wear with no staining. The floorboards and rubber coatings present well without excess wear or sign of heavy boot traffic. The dash, door cards, and console also look as they should with no cracking, fading, etc. The OEM headliner is still present and mostly intact. A few small areas in the corners have begun separation from it's backing, but not notable enough to require replacement (they've most likely been that way for 20 years, and will stay that way for the next 20). To round out the interior, the instrument cluster and clock have also received new bulbs. The OEM air conditioning is functional, blows cold and looks to have long ago been converted to 134a. Overall, this is a very correct and original low mileage defender with a clean mechanical slate and a cosmetically well preserved body and interior that will make a fitting addition to anyone's family of Rovers.

Used 1997 Land Rover Defender 90

Used 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 Corte Madera CA 94925

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