For Sale: 1997 Land Rover Defender in O'Fallon, Illinois

Gateway Classic Cars of Houston is very proud to be able to offer this remarkable 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 NAS (#2272). This is a truly fine example of one of the British off-road vehicles that were first introduced in 1983 as the Land Rover Series III, then became known as the Defender 90. The Defender 90 quickly became the vehicle of choice for British and Australian military and police units across the world due to it's ruggedness and maneuverability. It was also used by US forces during the Gulf War, where it was discovered to be a better fit for navigating urban situations than Humvees. Far away from conflict, the 44 became a highly coveted vehicle among auto enthusiasts in America, who saw it as a more exclusive alternative to the Jeep & this one is no exception. This NAS Model is a rare North American Market example, originally sold in Tennessee, moved to Arizona, and Texas, This information is all verified through the Clean CarFax, as well as the mileage. LNRA imported approximately 1300 Station Wagons and 1500 Soft Tops into the US for the 1997 model year. This Land Rover NAS Defender 90 is badged #2,272. The D90 Station Wagon is finished in Alpine White (1 of ~325 imported Alpine White '97 NAS Wagons) with slate grey vinyl seat upholstery. Recent Services include New BFG Tires, New Brushguard & Floor Mats, New Jumpseats & Seatbelt Kit, Regular oil changes and maintenance by North Texas British (Texas), previous maintenance repairs by Rov-N-Tech (Arizona)This Defender is finished in a beautiful Alpine white with black diamond-plate accents & rock guards and is completed with a light gray interior that shows well. Powered by a petrol 4.0L engine and teamed up with its 4-speed automatic engine and a locking differential 4-wheel drive system, you are sure to be able to navigate just about any road or trail you wish to conquer! Other options include AM/FM/CD, A/C, Power steering, Off Road radial tires, sunroof & much, much more.You are going to be very hard-pressed to find a nicer Defender 90 these days in this price range, and all the market indicators show no sign of the rising prices on these truly collectible off-road machines slowing down anytime soon, so if you have been considering adding a classic Rover to your garage, now might be your time!This 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 Wagon is being offered by our Dallas Showroom and can be seen in greater detail including 100+ HD pictures and an HD video at www.GatewayClassicCars.com. For additional information please call our knowledgeable staff at 817-310-9400 or email us at [email protected]