You’ve got hand-stitched leather everywhere, a canvas top for those open-air moments, and that classic 300 Tdi still purring like a legend.
Overview
SBX Cars is proud to offer for sale this fully restored 1997 Land Rover Defender 110 300 Tdi showing just 111 mi (179 km) on the odometer at the time of cataloging. Finished in Matte Stornoway Gray with a tan canvas top and matching leather cabin, this carefully recrafted Defender is a work of automotive art.
Over the course of 12 months, renowned Land Rover specialists Unique Masterpieces out of Portugal took this 1997 Defender 110 down to the frame and started fresh. As seen in the gallery, they went over every square inch of this spectacular Defender, including a full rebuild of the original 300 Tdi powertrain.
The results speak for themselves, but it’s worth paying special attention to the cabin with its almost entirely leather-covered surface, including diamond-quilted touches and contrast stitching. Featuring a fully removable soft-top and rear jump seats, this classic Defender 110 is primed for a new generation of adventures.
Specifications & Options
Exterior
- Matte Grey Stornoway finish
- Removable tan canvas top with roll-up side windows
- 16” black 5-spoke wheels
- Goodyear Wrangler MT/R tires measuring 235/85 all around
- Matching tailgate-mounted spare
- Puma-style hood
- Front bumper-mounted Winchmax winch
- Black-finished trim
- DEFENDER hood badging
- Mesh front grille
- Front bumper
- Front skid plate
- Checker-plate fender trim
- Rock sliders
- NAS-style rear bumper
- Land Rover mud flaps
Interior
- Tan leather with contrast stitching throughout, including diamond-quilted seats, dashboard, console, shift knobs, sun visors, and door panels
- Tan square weave carpeting
- Two-spoke steering wheel with UNIQUE embossing
- Analog gauge set
- 110-mph speedometer with inset odometer reading 46 miles
- Coolant temperature
- Fuel level
- Air conditioning
- Blaupunkt head unit with CD player
- Hand crank windows
- Checkered black rubber floor mats
- Split-folding second-row bench seat
- Dual inward-facing rear jump seats
Mechanical
- Rebuilt - top and bottom - 2.5L turbodiesel inline-4
- Double core intercooler
- New pistons and rings
- Replacement camshaft
- New clutch
- Approximately 130 hp
- Rebuilt 5-speed manual transmission
- Dual-range transfer case
- Locking center differential
- Disc brakes
- Bilstein shocks
Condition & Reports
Per the attached CARFAX report, this 1997 Land Rover Defender 110 300 Tdi was originally registered in Spain. After the restoration was completed by Unique Masterpieces in Portugal, it was imported to Florida in 2024.
Extensive gallery photos of the interior, exterior, underside, and mechanicals illustrate the seller’s description of this restored 1997 Defender 110 as “...basically a new Land Rover.”
The vehicle was inspected on April 11, 2025, the report documents a variety of minor issues, including minor seat and door panel wear, a small dent in the driver's side quarter panel, paint irregularity on one of the wheel center caps, surface rust, and some rough weld and/or rivet work on the roof cowl. Per the seller and gallery photos, there is no wear to the upholstery or interior door panels and no obvious surface rust.
Summary
The original Land Rover Defender is coveted for its timeless lines and rugged capability. In particular, examples like the one before you today with the 300 Tdi powertrain, known for incredible reliability, are highly sought after.
Combined with the bespoke craftsmanship involved in creating this one-off masterpiece, today’s 1997 Defender 110 is truly one-of-a-kind. Arguably in better-than-new condition, this classic British 4x4 is ready to show its next owner what makes these vehicles so special.
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Buyer's Premium
The Buyer’s Premium will be added to the final sale price and is payable directly to SBX Cars. Sales tax applicability will be determined by buyer's location.
- Buyer's premium: 5%
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