LOT 63
1993 Land Rover Defender 110 NAS VIN. SALDH1283PA921127
Estimate: US$110,000 - US$130,000
Lot 63
1993 Land Rover Defender 110 NAS
1993 Land Rover Defender 110 NAS
VIN. SALDH1283PA921127
VIN. SALDH1283PA921127
3,946cc OHV V8 Engine
Multi-port Electronic Fuel Injection
182bhp at 4,750rpm
R380 5-Speed Manual Transmission
Front and Rear Coil Spring Suspension with Live Axles and Radius Arms
Front Disc, Rear Drum Brakes
*A highly desirable North American Specification Defender
*No-expense-spared maintenance and care
*Number 380 of 500 "NAS" D110s
*Iconic Alpine White with Black Accents
THE CAR OFFERED
In the early 1990s, Land Rover was eager to capture some of the magic that established the brand as a rugged legend in its homeland. As a last hurrah before new safety standards arrived, Land Rover North America donned its Wellies and waxed Barbour, announcing a limited run of US-spec Defenders to accompany the posh Range Rover in the lineup. The Defender 110 NAS (North American Specification) kicked off Land Rover's American revival, with just 500 fully decked-out examples to whet enthusiasts' appetites.
Despite its purposeful, manual-only spec, the Defender 110 was soon the ultimate off-road status symbol. It couldn't be further from a cozy Range Rover, yet it nevertheless became a darling of the Aspen set, rapidly selling out and earning modern-classic status. Today, genuine NAS Defenders are highly collectible, with capability, iconic style, and limited production exclusivity that exemplify the Defender's uniquely British appeal.
The 1993 Land Rover Defender 110 offered here is #380 of 500 examples officially imported to the USA. It is finished in Alpine White over a gray cloth cabin and is powered by the 3.9-liter alloy V8 paired to a five-speed manual transmission, dual range transfer case, and locking central differential. Sold new in Ohio, it was in various midwestern states before coming to Arizona in 2007, where it has remained since, showing 142,000 miles at the time of cataloguing.
This Defender certainly looks the part of the off-road hero with body-color external roll cage, roof basket, grill guard, roof-mounted auxiliary lighting, snorkel, and Goodyear Duratrac tires on white-painted 16-inch wheels. Other fittings include step plates, rear ladder, mud flaps, aux reverse lights, and a Warn winch to get you out of any trouble you find. The consigner reports nearly $20,000 in recent maintenance, to include new Bilstein dampers, rebuilt radius arms and Panard rod, new front seat foams, new headliner, and extensive A/C service. Additionally, the 3.9-liter V8 was serviced in 2022 with a new timing chain, valve lifters, head bolts, crank seals, and numerous new gaskets. The accompanying CARFAX Report shows no history of accidents or other damage.
This highly collectible Defender 110 benefits from fastidious care and is ready to be enjoyed "as intended" well beyond the pavement's end.
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