1997 Land Rover Defender 90

VIN SALLDVA68VA108756

event_available May 13, 2026
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What’s special about this listing

A truly special and extremely well done 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 that was built as a no-expense spared build to replicate a 1997 NAS setup. A brand new 300 TDi engine and a swapped Ashcroft automatic transmission highlight this build along with beautiful interior re-work and a VERY clean chassis. Safety Devices accessories along with digital dash upgrades and an Aux heater make this Defender 90 a great year round cruiser.

Purchased from Riverhouse Mini's through Global Imports of Jacksonville, FL on April 2022. This truck is being sold as a complete package. This was built to mirror an 97' NAS setup without all of the NAS specific parts. A very simple, analog type build. Always turns heads and well cared for all its life. Once it arrived a complete overhaul begam and everything that was worn or non-functioning was replaced.

In Feb. 2025 the truck went over to Red Door Offroad for the following:

· RN 300tdi Complete engine
· Ashcroft 300tdi Autobox Package
· Allisport Hybrid Turbo Package
· Complete electrical cleanup and organization including relays and carling switches
· Speedhut Guages/Dash Upgrades
· Safety Devices NAS front rollbar, SD Rear Ladders, SD Basket
· IPF Off-road lights
· Rear bulkhead reduction
· Diesel Aux heater plumbed to fuel tank and enclosure
· Plus lots more tweaks and service

Additional Upgrades:

· Puma NTO Door set
· Loads of Optimill parts
· Bushings all around
· MOMO Walnut wheel w/ Optimill Hub
· Walnut Rear Flooring
· Sound Deadening throughout
· Exmoor Carpet Set
· Kahn 18" wheels w/ BFG KM3 tires
· Fox Racing Shocks
· Old Man Emu Shock Set
· NAS Type Tube Steps w/ 5bar Plate step
· Scheel-Mann LR Seats
· Odyssey Battery & Electrical Cleanup
· Leather Wrapped Dash
· Poly Headliner & CSW Interior Trim Set
· WetSounds Bluetooth Stereo Receiver, Kicker Sub, Polk Rears
· Troy Rear Fender Top Storage Box
· Mantec Rear Wheel Carrier
· NAS Rear Bumper w/ Hitch
· Trailer Light Plug
· LED turn signals and markers
· Masai black glass rear windows
· SD Crossbars & Gutter bar on rear
· NAS Front Brush guard / New Bumper
· Traction Boards and mount
· HiLift Jack and Mount

Neil at Red Door can provide a great objective view of the truck as a whole. There is no rust, rot or corrosion. This truck moves with the hybrid turbo and automatic transmission. Very surprising to many enthusiasts.

Chassis Mileage - 188k
Engine/Trans - 7k

Specs

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Year
1997
Make
Land Rover
Model Family
Defender
Model Generation
Classic
Model Variant
90 Standard
Model Trim
-
VIN
SALLDVA68VA108756
Mileage
7,002 mi TMU
Originality
Modified
Engine
-
Transmission
Automatic
Drive Type
Four Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
SUV
Driver Side
LHD
Doors
2 Doors
Color Group (Ext)
Gray
Color Group (Int)
Black

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