1995 NAS Land Rover Defender 90, Documented Factory Prototype

1995 Land Rover Defender

Land Rover Defender 1995 technical specifications

Condition: Used
Item location: Bend, Oregon, United States
Make: Land Rover
Model: Defender
Type: SUV
Trim: NAS
Doors: 2
Year: 1995
Mileage: 79,231
VIN: SALDV3285SA972304
Color: Portofino Red
Engine size: 3.9L V8 OHV 16V
Number of cylinders: 8
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Drive type: 4WD
Interior color: Moorland Gray Cloth
Vehicle Title: Clear
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Description

1177 SE 9th St., uite 103, end, R 97702 541-241-0133 1995 Land Rover Defender 90 2-Door 4WD, actory Prototype – $75,000
  • Model: Defender 90
  • Make: Land Rover
  • Mileage: 79,231
  • Engine: 3.9L V8 OHV 16V
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • VIN: SALDV3285SA972304
  • Stock #: 16LR9579.1
  • Exterior Color: Portofino Red
  • Interior Color: Moorland Gray Cloth
  • Body Style: SUV
Features Standard Features
  • 4WD/AWD
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Locking Differential
  • Second Row Folding Seat
  • Tachometer
Description

We would like to present this rare, actory prototype 1995 NAS Land Rover Defender 90.

Portofino Red over Moorland cloth interior, his unique Defender started life at the Land Rover factory in Solihull England as an early 1995 Soft Top spec meant for the North America (US) market. This D90 was originally given the R380 manual gearbox from the factory. It was then sent to Safety Devices to help them design the mandatory roll cages for the upcoming Station Wagon version for the North American market. This has been confirmed with Safety Devices and, n fact, his exact D90 was later loaned back to Safety Devices, long with the original soft top, hen they had a problem with one of their jigs that had gone out of alignment.

The Defender was then kept at the factory, itted with the new Station Wagon hard top and used for testing and validation purposed for the next two years. Our letter from John Riley of Land Rover Traceability confirms this.

At this stage, ost factory prototypes get destroyed. Given it's overall completeness and excellent condition, his one avoided the crusher and instead, n 1997, as sold to Jonathan Rogers of Rogers of Bedford Limited, n independent Land Rover Specialist, ith about 1,000 miles on the clock. We have contacted Jonathan and he remembers the D90 fondly. John kept is in the forecourt of the dealership and used it as his toy for about 12 months until, fter constant badgering, e sold it to a local gentleman who worked in the aviation industry. The buyer asked John to convert the Defender to an automatic. He was reluctant at first, iven it's factory history and significance, ut eventually agreed only if all genuine Land Rover parts and trim were used giving it a true "Factory Finish" whatever the cost. It is impossible to tell it apart from any other 1997 NAS Defender 90 automatic.

Satisfied with the results, he new owner kept it in the UK and took meticulous care of it for the next 6 years. Many of the original service records exist, ncluding a stack of UK MOT test certificates.

in 2004, he gentleman got married and moved across the pond to British Columbia, anada, ringing the Defender with him.

The Defender changed hands one more time when the current owner moved back to the UK and sold it to a gentleman in Calgary, lberta in 2012 prior to his departure. This gentleman enjoyed it for the past 4 years and continued to service and maintain it to a high standard. He decided he would prefer a soft top for summer cruising and that's how we came to own it.

I had it imported to the US and titled here in Oregon. You will also see in the photos it wears all the proper federal emissions and DOT stickers as it was always intended as a US market vehicle. Unlike other NAS Defenders, he badge on the back is blank as this was not a numbered vehicle.

Although already in wonderful condition, e have spent the past two months repairing a few minor items and making it truly exceptional and ready for it's next owner. For Jonathan, raham, ohn and myself, e hope this one finds the right owner to go with it's special history.

Specs:

Portofino Red with Moorland Cloth Interior

3.9L EFI V8

Land Rover Genuine ZF Automatic Transmission with 1:1.14 Transfer Case

79,231 All-Original Miles

Remapped ECU - HP increase to 243BHP per Mark Adams, harm Engineering (Land Rover Electronics Engineer)

BFG Mud Terrain Tires

Stainless Steel hardware throughout

Upgraded Exhaust - Borla-type with large bore and sport cats (nice grumble)

Keyless entry and central locking

A-bar with wiring for driving/Rallye lights. (We have lights as well if someone is interested)

Upgraded headlights with Hella Vision Plus bulbs

Galvanized rock slider / side step bars powder coated black

Rear corner protection / step bumpers powder coated black with customized NAS rear bumper (shortened to make room)

New Kenwood stereo head unit with Bluetooth phone and Bluetooth Audio

New front door speakers and covers (old ones cracked)

Tinted windows including oval side roof glass

New power steering pump

New water pump

New genuine Land Rover Defender rubber floor mats

Comes with one rear matching Moorland cloth jump seat and mounting hardware for other seats if the new owner chooses to add them

Rear door had minor galvanic corrosion - sanded down, reated and re-sprayed

Driver's side door and quarter panel painted to factory standard to correct a medium sized pock mark ding (golf ball sized), inor scratches, nd a large ding around the driver's door handle from slamming the door

Front lower trim and vents repainted to correct rock chips

No rust - frame, utriggers, ear cross member, ulkhead, nd floor pans are all solid.

Please see photos and don't hesitate to call with any questions.

Location

Outland Motors

1177 SE 9th St., uite 103

Bend, R 97702

Financing information

Contact us today at 541-241-0133 for more information.

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Outland Motors

1177 SE 9th St., uite 103, end, R 97702

bill@outlandmotors.com

541-241-0133

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