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1985 Land Rover Defender with GM 5.3 LS, speed automatic, Custom interior

Make: Land Rover
Model: Defender
Type: SUV
Year: 1985
Mileage: 100
VIN: 00000000000000000
Color: Black
Cylinders: 8
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Drive type: 4WD
Interior color: Black
Drive side: Left-hand drive
Vehicle Title: Clear
Item location: Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

1985 Land Rover Defender Additional Info:

Seller’s Description:

1985 Land Rover Defender 90 Hard Top

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5.3L LS V8 Engine / 6L80E 6-Speed Automatic Transmission


We're pleased to present this well-preserved 1985 Land Rover Defender 90 with the original chassis. This Defender 90 is fitted with a powerful 5.3L LS V8 engine mated to a smooth-shifting 6L80E 6-speed automatic transmission.

Below is a bullet point list of the build details and new parts. This, in no way, represents everything that went into this project:

  • 5.3L LS V8 engine
  • 6L80E 6-Speed automatic transmission
  • Front & rear disc brakes
  • Finished in Land Rover Beluga Black
  • Kahn Design Wide-Track Arch Kit finished in Matte Black
  • "KBX" grille assembly
  • LED headlamps
  • LED tail lamps
  • LED marker/signal lamps
  • Achilles 265/75R16 A/T Tires
  • Gloss black, powder-coated Land Rover “Sawtooth” aluminum wheels
  • Custom Griffin radiator
  • Custom panoramic rear sunroof
  • “Ministry of Defender” dash upgrade
  • “Ministry of Defender” heating & air conditioning system
  • VDO gauges
  • Forward-facing rear jump seats
  • Alcantara headliner finished in charcoal gray
  • Double-DIN head unit with navigation & backup camera
  • “Fire & Ice” style side steps - large diameter, black powder-coated steel tube with alloy and rubber step

There are no known issues, however, as with any vehicle of this age, it is being sold “as-is” with no warranties included or implied.