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West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional and fully loaded very low original mileage example of this 1997, the last year imported to the U.S., Land Rover Defender 90 (#023). The Defender 90 had been in production since 1991 and was first imported to the U.S and Canada in 1994. It has not met U.S safety requirements since 1998, when air bags and side door impact requirements sealed its fate. Land Rover did not consider it economically viable, due to the extremely low number of Defender's being exported to the U.S, to invest in the high cost of modifications required to meet new U.S standards, which in any case could not be practically fitted to this most classic and ultimate examples of military style sport utility vehicles.

The initial export to the U.S in 1993 consisted of 525 'Defender 110' 4 door County Station Wagons (500 to the U.S and 25 to Canada). They were fitted with a 3.9L V8 engine and a 5 speed manual transmission. From 1994-95 the new Defender 90 was imported which also sported the 3.9L engine and 5 speed manual transmission. There were no imports in the year 1996 and finally in 1997, the final year for U.S imports, the Defender 90 reached its ultimate incarnation with these rare and luxurious Hardtop models, with an improved 4.0L V8 engine mated to 4 speed automatic transmission, a sunroof and 4 rear 'Safari-style' rear jump seats amongst other notable upgrades.

This particular six passenger 1997 Land Rover 'Defender 90' 2 Door Hardtop 4.0L V8 4WD SUV with 4 speed automatic transmission boasts rare factory Air Conditioning, a CD Player/DVD/Navigation system, Front Hella Driving Lamps, Front Lamp Brush & Bumper Guards, an electric power front deluxe 'Warn' Self-Recovery Winch with deluxe ARB Bull Bar, permanent 4 wheel drive and all disc braking. It has a fixed aluminum roof with a factory sunroof and padded roll bars, 4 rear 'Safari-style' rear jump seats, bolted on body protection in the form of large diamond plate sheets, Running boards, Swing-out tailgate, Rear window defogger, Roll down windows and Sliding rear windows.

A recent inspection shows the vehicle to have good tires, good brakes, no faults in the engine or transmission computer system and working A/C and heater. It has no signs or history of any accidents or rust of any kind and sports it's still gorgeous original factory 'Alpine White' paint which is in exceptional condition with virtually no noticeable imperfections apart from maybe one very small ding on the driver's side rear Hardtop by the roofline (see photos below). The 'Light Ash Gray' twill interior with original full factory Land Rover mats is also in exceptionally clean condition throughout and the headliner is also in quite exceptional condition. The vehicle also has a factory lockable center console box with a desirable after market automatically uploading 'Kenwood' CD player/DVD/Navigation system. It should be noted from looking over this magnificent example that although fully loaded for the purpose it would appear to have never been off road and has no rust whatsoever - obviously a cherished and babied model by it's previous owner's ready for it's ultimate destiny - you!

This rare vehicle truly has to be seen and driven to be fully appreciated - it drives like new with no noticeable oil leaks, the temperature always remains cool and the transmission shifts smooth and precisely through the gears and without the excessive backlash that causes clunking noises - especially in stop and go traffic like so many used and higher mileage Defenders! The vehicle has four good BF Goodrich all terrain tires, every options works as it should including the ice-cold A/C and the vehicle has a current California smog certificate and a clean CARFAX report.

This rare and highly desirable 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 4.0L V8 4WD is as fine an example as you might hope to find with ultra low original miles of only 32,140 currently - this is an incomparable and legendary 4WD SUV driving vehicle for the ultimate in rugged all terrain off-road capability in this most desirable of luxurious models and color combinations and loaded with expensive and desirable options!

For further information please contact West Coast Classics through EBay.

WEST COAST CLASSICS, LLC Please note: TERMS OF SALE: YOU BID TO OWN: This vehicle is being sold by West Coast Classics, LLC; we are licensed and bonded vehicle dealers in the state of California. Please note that all vehicles sold to be registered in the state of California will be charged California sales tax on the final EBay sales price and any required DMV licensing, smog, documentation and registration fees. If leaving the state or country, the vehicle must be picked up by a professional licensed auto transportation company that can provide a bill of lading, otherwise California sales tax will be charged. (All licensed auto transport companies provide these). Any out of the state and international buyers will upon completion of the sale be sent by FEDEX the title and bill of sale for the vehicle and will be personally responsible for any sales tax and licensing and registration fees in their home state or province. All bids are legal and binding contracts to purchase the vehicle and by bidding you are hereby entering into a legal and binding contract to purchase the vehicle and agreeing to accept and abide by these terms of sale: Mechanical inspections welcomed; if you wish to inspect the vehicle you must do so before bidding; upon request seller will be happy to deliver the vehicle to a local Santa Monica mechanic of your choice for your prepaid inspection before the reserve price is met. Once the reserve price is met this vehicle is to be considered sold in �as is, where is� condition to the highest bidder with no guaranties or warranties implied or given. Please have all funds available before bidding as a $1,000 non-refundable deposit is required from the winning bidder within 48 hours (2 business days) of auction end; an immediate $500 non-refundable deposit is required through Ebay�s Paypal service to end the auction early if the "Buy it now" option is exercised and the balance in full is due within ten days of auction end in any case. In the case these terms of sale are not met seller reserves the right to either re-list the vehicle or offer the vehicle to the next highest bidder. Seller reserves the right to end the auction at any time before the reserve price is met. Payment by bank wire transfer, cash in person or cashiers check only. All inspections must be done prior to bidding. The non-refundable deposit in the amount of $1,000 is due within 48 hours of the auction end via bank wire transfer or cashier's check via overnight mail. The full payment must be completed within 10 days regardless of a pick up date. In the event the deposit is not posted within the required period of time, the vehicle will be offered for sale to the next subsequent high bidder or relisted for sale. This is to be considered an absolute sale and the buyer is required to comply with all of my conditions in these terms of sale. By placing a bid and winning the auction you hereby agree to abide completely with these terms of sale and the terms of sale are to be considered a legal and binding purchase agreement. Once again, please note that there are no inspections to be made after the auction ends - please be sure to complete any inspection before bidding. The Seller reserves the right to cancel any bid at any time and to end the auction early for any reason. The seller makes every effort to describe in detail any known flaws in the vehicle and includes many detailed and recent photos of the vehicle. The mileage on the vehicle is correct at the time of listing but obviously subject to minor changes necessary to complete delivery of the vehicle to the buyer and test drives etc. Please note that all used vehicles, especially classic and older vehicles, are by definition unique and complex and their condition, for better or worse, must always be considered a subjective opinion to each individual. Therefore the seller shall not be responsible for the absolute correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no guaranties or warranty in connection therewith. Vehicles are sold with one master key unless otherwise stated. Vehicles are sold with handbooks and manuals only if stated in the advertisement. No allowance will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value of the vehicle before bidding and to bid based upon that judgment solely. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs whatsoever regardless of any oral or written statements about the vehicle. Good luck and thanks for your interest!