Heritage Restoration
Heritage Series D90 - 300Tdi - LHD
Pre-Restoration
We acquired this Defender from the Netherlands. It quickly became a shop favorite, with many of the team members begging to save it. While they would have wished to keep it in the current condition, they eventually gave in and supported the restoration.
Strip Down
Disassembly of a vintage Land Rover Defender in preparation for preservation is a meticulous undertaking that involves careful assessment of each part. Beginning with the exterior, the body panels, including the front fenders, doors, hood, are methodically removed, ensuring they are cataloged for future reference. But for the most part, it’s two solid days of taking stuff apart.
Mechanical
There are a variety of mechanical components of a Land Rover Defender restoration. The most essential elements are the engine, gearbox, transfer case, and axles. These are all stripped down and taken to our machining workshop to assess what needs to be done for the next stage of the refurbishment. The engine and gearbox are typically completely rebuilt, with the axles and transfer cases requiring extensive service.
| Model | Defender |
| Class | 90 |
| Body Type | Pick-up, soft top or hard top |
| Model Year | 1996 |
| Steering | LHD |
| Engine | 300Tdi, 2.5, 4 Cylinder, Diesel, without EGR/Cat, 16L |
| Gearbox | 5 Speed, R380, Manual |
| Factory | Solihull, UK |
| Sequential number | 985359 |
| Paint code | Currently unknown. |
