1997 Land Rover Defender 90 X

This is a very special and historic Land Rover; this is a 1997 Defender 90 Wolf XD (Extra Duty) soft top. Its an Ex-MoD (Ministry of Defense) Defender having served in the British Army. Its finished in NATO green with all the military adventure goodies, including a pioneer tool kit, gun racks, fire extinguisher, roll cage, extra spare wheels and is one complete heavy-duty machine. This is not just any Defender; this is one purpose-built and rare Defender Wolf spec. A Defender Wolf was built far stronger and more reliable than civilian Defender models on which it is based. The chassis (frame) is considerably different in design, even though it looks similar, the Wolf was built with a stronger reinforced chassis (frame) as well as better tub supports, heavy duty axels, heavy-duty suspension, stronger upgraded 300Tdi engine and a 24volt electrical system. Heavy duty clutches where also used with the R380 5-speed gearbox, oil coolers were added and with front/rear disc brakes and power assisted steering for full control. This Defender Wolf is factory equipped with a steering guard to offer improved cross-country capability and front-end protection. A full Safety Devices roll cage is fitted with a reinforced bulkhead, stronger sills, top rails and the radiator surround frame was also beefed up. Though outwardly it looks a lot like a regular Defender, a Defender Wolf is a considerable upgrade and was developed with little attention paid to comfort and a lot of attention paid to toughness, durability, and reliability. These Defenders were built by Land Rover exclusively for the Ministry of Defense and where subjected to extensive and rigorous trialing to ensure that it met the highests standards of reliability which were essential for operational military vehicles. They are often referred to as Defenders on steroids. All in all, this is one rare and authentic Defender 90 Wolf ready to be driven and enjoyed.

This Defender 90 Wolf maintains its rugged style and is a well-presented piece of British motoring heritage. Being an ex-Military Land Rover, it's very minimalistic, just the way we like them, so you can enjoy the driving experience to the max. Inside it has grey Exmoor Trim seats and rear bench seats in the cargo area with lap belts, making it a full six-seater. This D90 Wolf gives off impressive style with correct Wolf heavy duty steel wheels, wrapped in Michelin XZL tires (x6, thats right, not just one spare but two!). Its equipped with all the authentic adventure goodies expected of an original military Land Rover with a pioneer tool kit, shovel, pick axe, tow strap, fire extinguisher, jerry cans and even center gun racks with British SA80 rifles mounted (replica prop guns). The 2.5-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged direct injection (Tdi) engine has only 65k miles and it offers a truly wonderful driving experience with all the character and charm you would expect. The 5-speed manual transmission and 2-speed transfer case permit decent highway cruising and low-speed crawling with equal success, whilst returning decent fuel economy of around 25-28mpg. The chassis, bulkhead and doorframes all show in excellent rust-free condition. Its currently configured in summer mode with a bimini top for the best open air driving experience. However it will be sold with a brand-new soft top and with the window door tops, so you will have all year-round configurations to choose from. The new buyer may choose the canvas soft top either in black, sand or khaki. This Defender Wolf is one special diesel machine. It will not disappoint and is a wonderful chance to own a unique, capable, and fun vehicle to drive.

*A brand new soft top and original door/window tops are included with the sale*

Make: Land Rover
Model: Defender 90 Wolf Soft top
Year: 1997
Engine: 300Tdi - 2.5lt
Mileage: 65,019 Miles
Top Speed: 75+- mph appx* (*Trade sources)
Gearbox: R380 - 5-Speed manual
Fuel Type: Diesel
Exterior color: Green
Interior color: Grey

Permanent four-wheel drive system
Two-speed High/Low transfer gearbox and a lockable center differential
Front and rear disc brakes
Power steering
Land Rover 16" Wolf steel wheels - x6
Michelin XZL tires - 7.50 x 16 - x6
Foldable side steps
Black alloy gear and transfer knobs
Black alloy interior "DEFENDER" engraved grab handles
Anti-vibration acoustic front sound matting
Safety Devices internal roll-over protection
Heavy duty chassis and axles
Heavy duty front drive flanges
Heavy duty steering and diff guard
Center gun racks with British SA80 air soft guns x2
NATO Tow hitch
Front lamp guards
MOD front bumper
Pioneer adventure tool kit, shovel, pick axe, jerry cans and tow strap
Rear foldable bench seats with lap belts

Sale price includes delivery to your driveway.

Sold with a NC DMV Title.

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