what's a 1987 land rover defender 90 worth?

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Based on our comparable sales data, a **1987 Land Rover Defender 90 Wagon** generally trades in the **$18,000–$31,000** range depending on configuration and condition.

For this specific vehicle at **$34,880**, here's how it stacks up:

**The Good:**
- It's an "Original & Highly Original" example — this is desirable for collectors who value authenticity over restorations
- Very reasonable mileage (~89K miles) for a nearly 40-year-old Defender
- The Red/Beige-Tan color combination is classic and appealing

**The Pricing Reality Check:**
- This is a **Right Hand Drive (RHD)** import, and our data shows RHD Defenders consistently trade lower than LHD (left-hand drive) examples in the US market
- Recent comparable **RHD sales** have ranged from **$25,500–$27,500** (2022–2024)
- The $34,880 asking price sits **$7,000+ above** that RHD range
- By comparison, LHD examples have sold for $17,750–$33,500, with the higher end going to very clean examples

**The Verdict:** At **$34,880**, this RHD example is priced at the *high end* of the overall market. You might be able to negotiate a bit closer to that $27,000–$28,000 sweet spot for RHD originals.

Want to see what else is out there? [Check similar Defender 90 Wagon listings on Classic.com](https://classic.com/m/land-rover/defender/ninetyone-ten/ninety/wagon/)

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