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Highlights:
Factory Built V8
Lift Kit on 35” Tires
Rebuilt Gearboxes
Shown here is a factory-built Defender 90 V8 soft top sourced from a dry climate. Land Rover manufactured a limited number of factory built V8 Defenders. The V8 had the most horsepower out of any engine in the Defender lineup. Thanks to an added Edelbrock Performer Intake and Edelbrock 1404 500 CFM 4-barrel Carburetor this Defender is packing some extra punch. Car Cave went through an extensive amount of mechanical maintenance on this Defender. This included overhauling the transmission, transfer box, axles, and installing a new clutch kit. The engine has approximately 80,000 miles and has been road tested extensively by our shop after the Edelbrock Performer Intake and 4 barrel carburetor was installed. This Defender runs great and shifts properly.
The Defender was sold new in Greece and purchased by our Athens location. When we found this Defender it had a straight body and dry climate chassis. The vehicle is aesthetically identical to when we purchased. The previous owner installed the tall lift kit, wheels, and 35” tires showing an aggressive and tall stance under the extended fender flares. The soft top has a custom slant back appearance similar to Jeeps and HMMWVs. Inside is a roll bar and seating for 4 in the rear.
Upgrades and Features:
Suspension Lift Kit
33x12.50x15 Maxxis Creepy Crawler Tires
Edelbrock Performer Intake
Edelbrock 1404 500 CFM 4 Barrel Carb
Rebuilt 5 Speed LT77 Transmission
Rebuilt LT230 Transfer Box
Roll Bar
HD Steering Rods
KBX Grill
KBX Headlamp Finishers
Black Chequered Plate Hood
Black Chequered Plate Wing Tops
Front Winch Bumper (Winch Not Operational)
LED Headlamps
Safari Snorkel
+2” Extended Fender Flares
Terrafirma Shocks
Windshield Frame Light Bar
Front LED Light Bar
Tube Step Bars
Braided SS Brake Lines
Custom Soft Top
Front Skid Plate
Front Racing Seats
Dash Top Coin Tray
Rear Tire Carrier Bumper Combo
Four Rear Jump Seats
HD Trailering Arms
The 1989 Defender 90 V8 is a rare left hand drive with the factory built 3.5L Rover V8 that has been performance modified with a Edelbrock Performer Intake and 4 Barrel Carb. A great looking and riding set 35x12.50x15 Maxxis Creepy Crawler tires keep the wheels spinning and traction to the pavement. Speaking of wheels, the previous owner installed a set of extra wide 15” steel wheels. The tire size matches perfectly to the size of lift. The factory V8 engine runs extremely well with a deep subtle growl of a V8. The 5-Speed manual transmission shifts correctly through the gears smooth and precisely. A lot of upgrades have been added to this Defender to update the look and add to its offroad prowess. The factory options are pretty typical for a Defender of the era including a heater, rear fog lamp, windshield wipers, blinkers, power steering, and power disc brakes.