Nostalgia is a 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 County Station Wagon from Milan, Italy, commissioned by a client who had just missed out on one of our other builds. The brief was simple: a blue Defender with classic touches. A rare Land Rover Special Vehicles truck with factory air-conditioning, it received a complete restoration: a galvanized original chassis, a rebuilt engine with a new turbo, piece-by-piece paint in Arles Blue and tan Exmoor Trim leather.
Details
| Model | Land Rover Defender 90 County Station Wagon |
|---|---|
| Build type | Nut-and-bolt restoration |
| Year | 1997 |
| Engine | 2.5L 300Tdi diesel, rebuilt, new turbo |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Steering | Left-hand drive |
| Colour | Arles Blue |
| Interior | Tan Exmoor Trim leather |
| Air-conditioning | Yes, factory fitted |
| Chassis | Original, hot-dip galvanized |
| Documentation | British Motor Museum Heritage Certificate |
| Mileage | 188,000 km |
| Restoration completed | Summer 2018 |
| Sold to | Burlington, Ontario, Canada |
Build Highlights
Chassis: Original frame galvanized. Bilstein shocks.
Drivetrain: Engine rebuilt with a new turbo. Stainless steel exhaust.
Body: Painted piece by piece in Arles Blue. Zunsport stainless steel grilles.
Interior: Exmoor Trim tan leather seats with matching door cards and cubby. Galvanized rear bench seats.
Comfort: Factory air-conditioning. Sony CarPlay stereo with Focal speakers.
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