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Land Rover Defender Classic (1990-2016)

1990–2016 · suv

Classic Defender — the model directly descended from the 1948 Land Rover Series. Officially 'Defender' from 1990 onward (previously called Land Rover 90/110/130 by wheelbase). 90, 110, and 130 body lengths. Ladder-frame construction, removable aluminum body panels, traditional four-wheel drive. US imports were limited: Defender 90 (1994-1995, 1997) and Defender 110 (1993). Production ended 2016 — the last new Defender 110 left the line on January 29, 2016.

Watch out: Body-on-frame with aluminum body panels: galvanic corrosion between the steel frame and aluminum body is the long-term killer — every restoration involves chassis assessment. US import cars are increasingly valuable; many are recreations or grey-market conversions, so VIN verification and import-paperwork inspection are mandatory before purchase. Mechanically simple but parts availability for the very oldest cars varies by market.