The Nomad is a 1996 Land Rover Defender 110 300Tdi Station Wagon that has lived on four continents, from Uganda to Texas. We rebuilt it frame-off and painted it piece by piece in Keswick Green with a Chawton White roof. The engine and axles were rebuilt, and inside, every piece of trim was wrapped in hand-stitched black leather, with chocolate square-stitched seats and a black Alcantara headliner. It was featured in Land Rover Owner International in June 2021.
Details
| Model | Land Rover Defender 110 Station Wagon |
|---|---|
| Build type | Nut-and-bolt restoration |
| Year | 1996 |
| Engine | 2.5L 300Tdi diesel, rebuilt |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Steering | Left-hand drive |
| Colour | Keswick Green, Chawton White roof |
| Interior | Chocolate vegan leather, hand-stitched black leather trim, black Alcantara headliner |
| Air-conditioning | Yes |
| Chassis | Original, epoxy painted, custom 3mm heavy-duty rear crossmember |
| Documentation | British Motor Museum Heritage Certificate |
| Mileage | TMU (true mileage unknown) |
| Restoration completed | September 2020 |
| Sold to | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (now in Texas, USA) |
Build Highlights
Rebuild: Frame-off rebuild. Body painted piece by piece in Keswick Green with a Chawton White roof.
Chassis: Original frame epoxy painted. Custom 3mm heavy-duty rear crossmember.
Drivetrain: Engine and axles rebuilt.
Interior: Chocolate vegan leather seats with square stitching, heated. All trim wrapped in hand-stitched black leather. Black Alcantara headliner. Moto-Lita wood steering wheel. Exmoor Trim moulded rubber insulated seat box and flooring.
Comfort: Air-conditioning. Webasto cabin heater. Kenwood eXcelon CarPlay touchscreen stereo with Focal speakers and Alpine subwoofer. Rearview camera.
Exterior: Heritage Edition grille and light surrounds in body colour. Gunmetal grey Optimill vent grilles, door handles and rearview camera housing. Natural aluminum sill and rear quarter chequer plate. Aluminum grab handles. Heavy-duty Wolf steel wheels in Chawton White to match the roof.
Brakes: EBC pads and discs with stainless steel hoses.
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