Rebuilt Defender resto-mod with off-road improvements
Built on galvanised chassis
200TDi engine
Thousands of pounds worth of invoices
Less than 5,000 miles since substantial rebuild completed
THE APPEAL
Directly descended from the original 1948 utility Land Rover, the Defender was the last of the 4x4 manufacturer’s truly classic models and has a thriving cult following – even more so since production ceased in 2016 and the truck developed a classic following to go with the enthusiast billing it had enjoyed for so long already.
This one is a 1992 Defender 90, but it has been fully rebuilt on a galvanised chassis in the spirit of a restomod – modified at the point of restoration, essentially a ground-up rebuild, converted from a station wagon to an adventure-equipped off-roader or green laner.
It comes with a massive file of bills and invoices going back to 2007, with the majority of restoration work and new chassis being fitted in 2017. It’s an incredible thing with huge specification – and it looks the part, too!
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
Mot May 2024
Full UK V5C
Lots of invoices and receipts from restoration and previous maintenance and servicing, filed from 2007 to 2023
Two sets of keys
HPI clear
Over £7,600 spent in 2017 on new chassis and general restoration work
Operators’ manual for air heaters
Instructions for dual battery pack
·Leaflets for accessories including farm jack, side steps, winch and ARB system
THE INTERIOR
Mazda RX-7 front seats and small circumference steering wheel – much more spacious than normal Defender
Seats are electrically heated and adjustable
Dual battery system
RDX upper dash console
Supplementary dials including rev counter
Sony Bluetooth/USB input stereo
Chrome-finish gear knob and diff lock lever
Fully lined load bay with rear chequer door panel
Remote central locking with alarm and additional immobiliser
LED interior lighting
Reverse camera/dashcam
Centre console cup holder
2.0KW air heater with remote operation
Soundproofed rear tub
Heavy duty jump leads with fitted onboard connection and power take-off
THE EXTERIOR
Raptor-style heavy duty paint in Land Rover Bonatti Grey
Galavanised chassis, tub mounts and shock absorber mounts
Tent-mount roof rack (tent not included!)
Four roof rack spot lights
Good overall paint finish with some very small areas of alloy oxidisation under the paint
Winch-style bumper with 13500 winch and remote control
Extra-wide flexible wheel arch extenders
Twin front fog lamps
Rear work lamps
Tow bar and hitch
Heavy duty rear crossmember
High intake snorkel
LED light upgrade all-round
Front steering protector plate
Chequer plate details
Side-steps
Modular steel wheels with Cooper STT off-road tyres
Bulkhead and footwells appear in good condition
Lockable spare wheel carrier
Tuff-Rox mudflaps
Front and rear diff, steering, axle and tank guards
Nielsen 48-inch farm jack
USB charging points
Rear coat hooks
THE MECHANICS
2,495cc 200Tdi
LT77 five-speed dual range transmission
Starts and runs well – very quiet for a 200 TDi
Full service carried out in August 2023
Power upgrade with ported and polished cylinder head, multi-layer head gasket, upgraded radiator and RDX thermostat
120amp alternator upgrade
New cambelt and water pump
Kenlowe fan with manual override switch ideal for towing or off-roading
New drilled and grooved front brake discs and new rear discs
New brake pads all-round
Ashcroft air-locking differential with ARB compressor and switches
5” Terrafirma suspension lift with adjustable shocks
Six-degree front castor correction arms
Hydraulic bump stops
Extended offset shock mounts
Heavy duty steering and track control arms
Heavy duty half shafts
New turbo, intercooler, boost pin, silicone hoses, aluminium radiator, fuel tank and slave cylinder plus diff and driveshaft gaskets and seals by Alpine Restorations in 2017
New gearbox, transfer box and propshafts at 114,947 miles
SUMMARY
If you want a Defender that’s pretty much ready for anything then look no further. This one is a fantastic machine – fully prepared for adventure, with a fortune having been spent on it, and all brilliantly well executed. It’s a massive amount of fun and it really looks the part, too, while it’s also far more comfortable than a standard Defender thanks to those interior modifications.
This one is achingly cool, as well as a sound long-term investment.
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