Land Rover Defender

90 original V8 - Full Restoration

1987 Land Rover Defender 90 V8 Safari powered by the 3.5L V8 producing 135 bhp

The Land Rover car design takes us back to a beach in Wales, just after WW2. The very beginning of Land Rover itself is the fabled story of brothers Maurice and Spencer Wilks, sketching out the simple design of what would become an enduring and iconic classic 4WD vehicle. A simple design, because times were hard. Cause, well, the war. Materials, even the most basic ones, were hard to come by. Hard times require a vehicle that is tough as nails. But with a dash of fun thrown in. Like this Defender 90 with the factory delivered V8. Ready to tear up the nearest dirt road or a quick jaunt into town. Yes, even in winter.
We are very proud to present one of our custom Defender 90 Safari with the original Rover V8. This 90 V8 started its life in a dry southern European country, so we started from a solid base. Our skilled restoration team has spent 1 year restoring this 90 to the highest quality. We certainly think that we specced this Safari very tastefully. Finished in the striking colour of Bentley Blue Metallic, she will certainly turn heads wherever you go. Her coolest feature? The painted flowers on her chassis! We put these on so that you do not have to buy them for your wife/partner.
Over 12 months she has undergone a full nut and bolt restoration by our restoration team with the body removed from the chassis. The chassis was completely stripped and rebuilt and painted silver with airbrushed flowers for decoration. There is not a single bolt on this 90 that has been left untouched. Everything was either revised or replaced to turn this Defender into the best it has ever been.
Under the bonnet you will find her rebuilt original V8 Rover engine with raised compression and a special camshaft for a better response. Our mechanics have upgraded her with a Edelbrock carburetor and an electronic ignition system. She does not hang around… Installed on this engine is an upgraded alternator and upgraded starter motor. Mated to this wonderful V8 engine is a rebuilt gearbox with rebuilt transfer case, rebuilt axles and rebuilt differential. This 90 V8 is better than new mechanically and ready for many more fun miles. Keeping her fully original but upgrading where we can. Her suspension was also rebuilt and upgraded.
Behind the lovely shade of Bentley Blue Metallic you will find a high quality custom leather interior finished with soft carpets. The quality of her interior is really amazing. With a soft leather and new padding, she will be comfortable for almost any journey. In the rear we fitted benches to take you and your passengers to the beach or the bar. As this is our Safari model, she is completely open. A custom soft top can be made on request.
To finish her off, LED lights were fitted throughout for better visibility and to bring her into the 21st century.
She is the best 90 V8 Safaris which you will find today. You really have to check her out and appreciate the hours of love that have been put into her by us.
So what are you waiting for? Get in touch for a test drive. But we will warn you that you will fall in love…

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