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- 1985 Land Rover Defender 90 Soft Top Restomod
1985 Land Rover Defender 90 Soft Top Restomod
Lot Number: 90008
1985 Land Rover Defender 90 Soft Top Restomod
An absolutely superb Land Rover Defender which has been restored, personalised, updated and upgraded for the 21st century at considerable expense.
GUIDE PRICE: £40,000 - £45,000
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The bidding for this auction will open on Thursday 23rd January.
TIMED AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Thursday 30th January, 2025 at 7.00pm GMT
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BODY COLOUR
Lamborghini blu caelum -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
B757 XKL -
ODOMETER READING
1869 Miles
SUMMARY
An absolutely superb Land Rover Defender which has been restored, personalised, updated and upgraded for the 21st century at considerable expense.
DESCRIPTION
Background:
Land Rover’s venerable Defender series debuted in 1983, taking over from the tried and trusted ‘Series’ Landies, so beloved by generations of farmers, soldiers, explorers and adventurers. A design icon that’s as globally recognised as a London black cab or double-decker bus, the Defender took the all-wheel drive, go-anywhere, do-anything Land Rover into a new era, introducing improved road manners thanks to its all-coil spring suspension and permanent all-wheel drive with its lockable centre differential – both adopted from the Range Rover.
Given a production volume of more than 2,000,000 units from the early ‘Series’ models to the very last Defender, their distinctive shape remains a very common sight, globally. Adaptable, supremely competent in any conditions, the Defender brought the Land Rover right up to date, while losing none of its rugged appeal.
The car:
This stunning Land Rover is no ordinary Defender. Originally registered on 2nd April 1985, it was recently restored to an extraordinarily high standard by Greg Morris of Auto Audio Installations as his personal vehicle. Greg runs a high-end audio business and much of the work was supplemented by marque specialists, Vitesse Engineering.
This ‘no expense spared’ RestoMod features a John Eales 3.9-litre fuel-injected V8, producing a very healthy 220bhp. This is mated to an upgraded 5-speed gearbox by Ashcroft Engineering, driving through a rebuilt transfer ‘box to Ashcroft-rebuilt front and rear axles.
This sensational Land Rover’s spec is almost too extensive to list but key features include:
- Bilstein dual-mode electronic suspension for superb fast road and off-road capability
- Upgraded braking with vented, slotted discs all round
- A custom-made stainless steel ARO sports exhaust which makes this Defender sound as good as it goes (see video below)
- Bowler 18” lightweight alloy wheels, shod with BF Goodrich all-terrain tyres
- Bowler lightweight front rally bumper and steering guard
- Bowler rear steps and side rails have also been fitted, along with a Bowler gear-shifter kit
- A Momo classic leather steering wheel controls the all-important power steering
- The interior is bespoke, with custom-made leather trim, heated front seats with Exmoor trim and four inward-facing seats in the rear
- A heated front ‘screen, remote central-locking and electric windows are among the refinements added to the vehicle, for ease of everyday use
- Battery cut-off switch and trickle charge attachment fitted. Registered with Meta Trak (subject to subscription)
Under its current ownership, a tow bar has been added, along with an electrics kit, Fire And Ice side steps, mud flaps and a pillar grab handle.
A Pioneer TS-WX140DA sub-woofer has also been added, to complement the Pioneer SPH-EVO93DAB multi-media screen/system and Morel Virtus Nano Carbon integrated sound system. The media system allows the use of Carplay, Google Maps etc, as well as featuring a reversing camera.
The transfer ‘box ratio was recently changed from 1.4 to 1.2 for better road use and in October 2024, the vendor renewed the crank pulley, all the belts, plus oil and filters.
This outstanding Land Rover is even more eye-catching thanks to the choice of Lamborghini Blu Caelum paint, paired with the cream interior. The current MOT is valid until April 2025.
Summary:
This Defender 90 Soft Top stands out from the crowd in every way, oozing quality. The upgraded components and standard of workmanship involved are absolutely first class and this RestoMod is sure to put a smile on the face of its new lucky owner.
Location: Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
Seller: Private
Pictures: Professional
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 90008
- Make
- LAND ROVER
- Model
- DEFENDER 90 RESTOMOD
- Registration Number
- B757 XKL
- Chassis Number
- SALLDVAC7AA232928
- Engine Number
- JED3921004
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Lamborghini blu caelum
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Harry Whale
- Car Specialist
- 07919 887374
- harry@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Harry.
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