This classic 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 is finished in Land Rover Caledonian blue all over and is a left-hand drive example that was originally delivered to Italy. The rare blue looks stunning in the sunshine, plus with its color-coded wheel arches, it all blends lovely together. This Defender 90, 2.0-liter MPi might be the “police interceptor” of Land Rovers. This model was specially built for law enforcement, including its exclusive 2.0L gas engine. This Defender retired from a special fleet of Land Rovers built for Italy’s Carabinieri, the country’s quasi-military police force. It was not offered in the regular Defender engine line up except, only by special fleet order, which was chosen for the Italian Carabinieri police because it was quicker and faster than the diesel engine models and more efficient than the gas V8 offered. All such Landies were exclusively equipped with the 2.0L gasoline engine from the Rover family, which gave them a respectably top speed of 98-mph, which was quicker than any of the Tdi engines, yet still offered decent, 23 mpg of fuel economy. It was manufacturer rated at 136hps horsepower and 140 lb-ft of torque, respectable figures for a 2.0L gas engine for the mid 1990’s. The Rover 2.0L MPi is a DOHC, 16-valve, four-cylinder gas engine with electronically controlled fuel injection, is mated to the robust R380 five-speed manual transmission and a two-speed transfer case. It has 112,673 kilometers, which is around 70,000 miles and has been updated with a current speedometer which is now in corresponding miles per hour.

Inside the cab, it features two individual front seats in tan Exmoor Trim heavy-duty canvas with a center cubby box, chrome gear knobs, center cubby box, cup holders and an elegant Mountney wood rim 3-spoke steering wheel for some elegant style. It comes with four foldable jump seats in the rear cargo. The chassis, bulkhead and doorframes are in great condition. It rides on 16” Boost alloy wheels with Goodyear Wrangler all terrain tires. Equipped with power steering and disc brakes all round reminds you that go-anywhere also means being easy to drive and more importantly, enjoyable when you’re behind the wheel. Overall, it’s a very stylish and classic Defender 90, ready to be enjoyed and driven. This Defender is the ideal mix of old school strength, blended with that classic style. This Defender will be able to take you beyond the trails, but it will also turn heads when rolling through the streets of town.

Make: Land Rover
Model: Defender 90
Year: 1997
Engine: 2.0L – MPi
Mileage: 70,011 Miles ( 112,612 Kilometers)
Top Speed: 75+- mph appx* (*Trade sources)
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual – R380 gearbox
Fuel Type: Gas
Exterior color: Blue
Interior color: Tan/Grey
Left hand drive
Permanent four-wheel drive system
Two-speed High/Low transfer gearbox and a lockable center differential
Power steering
Disc brakes front and rear
Land Rover 16″ Boost alloy wheels – x5
Goodyear Wrangler A/T tires – 235/85/16 – x5
Clear LED lights – side, indicator & brake lights
Checker plate wing tops
Chrome gear and transfer knobs
KBX Hi-force air intakes
Vintage Mountney woodrim steering wheel
Rear fuel tank guard

Recent Maintenance

Oil, oil filter, fuel filter & air filter replaced
Drive belt replaced
New clutch
Nexon Roadian A/T Pro — 235/85/16 tires – x5

Sale price includes shipping to the buyers door in any lower 48 State. Sold with a NC DMV Title.

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