Pure power meets adventure! This Defender 110 packs a Corvette LS V8, FOX suspension, and luxe modern comfort—classic style, off-road dominance, and street-ready swagger. Totally epic build!
Overview
SBX Cars is proud to offer for sale this 1988 Land Rover Defender 110 showing 17,970 miles on the odometer at the time of this cataloging. Finished in gray metallic over a black interior with Corbeau bucket seats, it is now offered in Connecticut by Black Horse Garage with documentation, service records, and a clear title.
Dating back to the early 1980s, the Defender became known for much more than just its boxy, iconic design. It built a worldwide reputation for its off-road prowess: A robust ladder chassis, grippy four-wheel drive system, solid axle suspension, and short overhangs all contributed to the Defender being a sturdy and dependable rig that was ready to tackle just about any terrain thrown its way.
This bespoke European-market, right-hand-drive 110 was reimagined from the ground up with the enthusiast in mind. It combines all-around utility with the athletic LS V8 heart of a Chevrolet Corvette, a FOX Racing suspension, a reimagined exterior, and a cabin that boasts the creature comforts of a modern sport-utility vehicle. It’s a classic 4x4 with cutting-edge performance, reliability, and amenities. A strong recent service history also ensures that it’s mechanically sorted for the next owner.
If you have been hunting for a turn-key “adventure build,” you have come to the right place. All this Defender needs is an eager driver, a tank of gas, and a compelling destination.
Specifications & Options
Exterior
- Gray metallic paint
- Newer door seals
- KBX grille and headlight surrounds
- LED headlights
- Puma-style hood
- Color-keyed fender flares
- Partial external rollcage
- Side steps
- Sunroof
- Front Runner roof rack
- LED lighting
- Alpine windows
- Rear-mounted full-size spare tire
- Mud flaps
- Rear step ladder
- Trailer hitch
- 18-inch Sawtooth wheels
- 275/65 BFGoodrich All-Terrain tires
Interior
- Corbeau seats
- Front and rear buckets
- White contrasting diamond stitching
- Rear buckets mounted six inches aft of stock position
- Inboard-facing jump seats
- Matching door panels
- MOMO steering wheel
- B&M short shifter
- Locking front center console
- Rear console
- Front and rear air conditioning
- Sony CD stereo
- JL Audio and Kicker speakers
- 10-inch subwoofer
- Dynamat sound deadening
- Fire extinguisher
- Dakota Digital gauges
- 160-mph speedometer
- 8,000-rpm tachometer
- Voltage
- Fuel level
- Coolant temperature
- Oil pressure
- Digital center readout
Mechanical
- GM 6.2-liter LS3 V8
- Sourced from Turn Key Engine Supply
- Installed in 2020
- Ron Davis aluminum radiator
- Dual electric fans
- Stainless-steel exhaust system
- Borla muffler
- AX15 five-speed manual transmission
- Sourced from RW Performance Engineering
- Installed in 2020
- LT230 adapter plate
- Ashcroft dual-range transfer case
- Adjustable FOX Racing shocks
- Remove reservoirs
- Four-wheel disc brakes
- Blackbridge Motors hydroboost kit
- Wilwood 14-inch rotors and six-piston front calipers
- 13-inch rotors and four-piston rear calipers
Service History
In November 2024, Rover Trophy performed an oil change, a power steering reservoir leak fix, and replacement of the front and rear pinion seals, rear upper ball joint, exhaust hangers, condenser fan mounts, clutch master cylinder, and horn. In June 2024, the fuel pump and wiper switch were replaced.
Previous documented work included replacement of the spark plug wires, fuel lines, brake pads, battery, and ignition coils. Service records have been provided in the photo gallery for review.
Condition & Reports
The CARFAX report, available below, shows no history of accidents or damage and several service records. It also reveals that the vehicle was imported from the U.K. in the spring of 2013.
This Defender 110 is said to be free of substantial imperfections.
Included in the Sale
- Service records
- U.K. Ministry of Transport certificates
Summary
Imported from Europe, yet powered with brute American muscle, this fully-customized Defender is a 4x4 that will surely set you apart from everyone else on the backcountry trails. Its inherent ruggedness has been amplified with a host of modern equipment upgrades like a FOX suspension, a Wilwood braking system, an Ashcroft transfer case, and much more. Saddle up, buckle up, and put it to the test.
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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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