The Italian Stallion: A 1987 Land Rover 90
If you’re looking for a vehicle that’s more than just a way to get from A to B, then feast your eyes on this beauty—a 1987 Land Rover 90. This isn’t just any Land Rover. Oh no! This is a left-hand-drive example that did its time in Italy before making a grand entrance into the United States in February 2023. Under the hood, you’ll find a roaring 2.5-liter 200Tdi turbodiesel inline-four. And for the adventurer at heart, it’s got a lifted suspension and 15″ beadlock-style wheels with hefty 35s. But wait, it doesn’t stop there.
Style Meets Substance
When it comes to aesthetics, this Land Rover demurely whispers sophistication with its gray finish accented by striking black and red touches. Inside, it’s got a five-speed manual transmission for those who enjoy the tactile pleasure of shifting gears. Take it off-road, and its dual-range transfer case will ensure the ride is as smooth as a Hyundai i30 on the freeway.
Outfitted for Adventure
The Exterior
The exterior boasts aluminum body panels complemented by black accents and eye-catching red decals. With an air snorkel, checker-plate panels, and Alpine windows, this truck practically dares Mother Nature to throw her worst its way. And, because you never know when you might need to light up the world—or at least the trail—the LED light bar and headlights have you more than covered.
“This Land Rover is more than a vehicle; it’s an experience waiting to happen.”
The Interior
Step inside and you’re met with aftermarket bucket seats that wrap you in black luxury. For those long hauls, a Defender-branded rubber mat lines the cargo area floor. The dashboard is a playground of fabricated panels with a turbocharger boost gauge, 12-volt power outlets, and all sorts of switches to flick away at in delight. Like the VW Jetta, it knows how to harmonize with your road beats, featuring a state-of-the-art touchscreen stereo system complete with a whole audio orchestra nestled in its cargo area. The cherry on top? An air compressor right there above the right-rear wheel for when things get deflated—be it tires or spirits.
The Details Matter
Wheels and Suspension
Holding all this together are 15″ beadlock-style wheels wrapped in 35×12.50″ Maxxis Trepador tires. With a manually-locking front hub and a lifted suspension, you’re ready for whatever Mother Nature tries to throw at you. And for those “hold my drink” moments, it comes equipped with front disc brakes for fierce stopping power.
Under the Bonnet
If it’s power you’re after, you’ll be thrilled with the Discovery-specification 2.5-liter 200Tdi turbodiesel that purrs with aftermarket intake piping. Wheels spin thanks to a five-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case that allows you to go wherever the road—or lack thereof—takes you.
Back to the Basics
Don’t just take our word for it! The Carfax report sings praises with no accidents or damage to report. This Land Rover wears its 56k kilometers (~35k miles) like a badge of honor. But you’ll have to see it to believe it. Your next adventure could start with a click—from off-road wonder to city-slicker, this Land Rover 90 has got it all.