Most of us don’t have $125,000 to drop on a classic 4x4, but if you just so happen to be one of the lucky ones that does, might we suggest this gem? For sale by Land Rover Defender craftsmen and aficionados Bishop + Rook out of Minneapolis, MN is this 1988 Land Rover Defender 110. It sports its original paint with 30+ years of patina, its original rust-free frame, and its original axles, but almost every other aspect of this truck has been painstakingly restored and/or modernized. It’s wonderful and its new caretaker should be you.
The Land Rover Defender 110. 110% Awesome.
The Land Rover One Ten (or 110) Station Wagon, which is what our example is, was the first variant of the Ninety/One Ten introduced by Land Rover in 1983. It represented an evolution of the previous Land Rover Series III, and had a 110” wheelbase, which is where it derived its name. Superficially there isn’t much to distinguish the Defender 110 from the Series III outside of a longer hood, different/more modern grill, and wheel arches to accommodate the wider stance.
This particular Defender 110 comes to us by way of the craftsmen at Bishop + Rook, the pride of Minneapolis, MN. Bishop + Rook is an importer, builder and seller of some of the finest Land Rover Defenders in all the land. They specialize in sourcing imported Land Rovers and maintaining the charm and character of these vintage machines while making sure they are mechanically top-of-the-line. Their offerings range from a $15,000 driver to $150,000 custom restomods. They’ve done some really fine work, but I think this is one of the best.
Specs & Condition.
As mentioned, this Defender 110 is a delightful restomod that is in spectacular condition. It has just the right amount of patina–we’d call it ‘gentle patina’ but is the subject of a significant round of modifications. This 110 spent its entire life in Kenya with 62,000 original miles by a single-owner before its importation to the United States.
Here are some of the highlights of its impressive list of modifications:
MECHANICAL & SUSPENSION:
- Original Axles
- Blueprinted 6.0L LS2 w/DOD Delete (500 hp., 480 ft./lb. Torque)
- High Lift Cams
- Fully Rebuilt 6L80 Transmission
- Cruise Control
- Forbyn Bros Billet NP205 2/1 Transfer Case
- Chromoly 24 Spline Heavy Duty Front Axle Shafts
- ARB Front Locking Differential
- Detroit TruTrac Rear Locking Differential
- Forbyn Bros Rear Disc Brake Conversion
- ARB Twin Motor Air Compressor
- Greaseable Axle Bridge Joint with 45 degree operating range
- Foundry 4×4 X Deflex rear sway bar with disconnect
- Devon 4×4 Suspension Kit with King Remote Reservoir Shocks
- Old Man Emu Heavy Duty Coils
- Britpart Heavy Duty Radius Arms
- Completely Poly-Bushed Chassis and Suspension
- Dual Battery Gel Battery Setup with Isolator
EXTERIOR:
- Original Paint
- LED Headlights and Marker Lights
- LED Rear Flood Light
- Devon 4×4 High Clearance Front Bumper
- Steel Tie Rod/Track Rod Guard
- Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Steering Arms
- Steel Front and Rear Differential Guards
- Steel Rock Sliders
- Nakatanenga Stainless Steel Rear Swing Away Tire Carrier
- Steel NAS Puma Hood w/Louvers
- Wireless Warn 8000lb Evo Winch
- Kahn 18×8 Wheels and Spare
- 33” Nitto Ridge Grappler Tires
- Custom Union Jack Aluminum Grille
- Exmoor black billet exterior door hinges
- Billet Side Mirror Arms
- Heated Side Mirrors
INTERIOR:
- AIM Power Distribution Block With 10-Witch Dash Console
- AIM Full Color Digital Dash Cluster
- Black Billet Interior Handles, Latches, And Lock Posts
- Genuine Land Rover Air Conditioning Unit
- Heated Exmoor Front Seats With Side Bolsters And Adjustable Lumbar
- Distressed Brown Leather Diamond Stitched Seats
- Extended Seat Sliders On Front Seats
- Modified Rear Wheel Tubs For Extra Leg Room In Second Row
- New Custom Brown Interior Carpets
- Black Headliner
- Custom Front And Rear Center Console
- Custom Red Seat Belts And Tartan Door Accents
- Frontrunner Locking Drawer Unit In The Cargo Area
- Bluetooth Stereo System
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