1997 Land Rover Defender 130 300Tdi Hi-Cap 5-Speed

This 1997 Land Rover Defender 130 is a home-market crew cab pickup that was imported to the US in 2022 and was the subject of a refurbishment in 2024 by Whittam Engineering of Hamilton, New Jersey, that totalled almost $85k. Work included a conversion to left-hand-drive, installation of a Turbo Technics turbocharger and an Allisport intercooler on the 2.5-liter turbodiesel inline-four, a refinish of the factory Coniston Green paint, and an overhaul of the four-wheel disc brakes and suspension. The truck rides on 16″ steel wheels, and the drivetrain features a five-speed manual transmission, a dual-range transfer case, and a locking center differential. Equipment includes a Safety Devices external roll cage, a Wildbear front bumper, and LED exterior lighting, while the black upholstered cabin houses Exmoor heated front seats, air conditioning, and a Pioneer Apple CarPlay touchscreen head unit. This Defender 130 is now offered with a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate, the owner’s manual, service records, a clean Carfax report, and a New York title in the seller’s name. The truck left the factory finished in Coniston Green (570), and it was repainted during a body-off refurbishment in 2024 that reportedly included rust remediation to the lower bulkhead and replacement of the windshield and seal. Exterior details include a Wildbear tubular front bumper with an integrated brush guard and driving lights as well as a Safety Devices external roll cage with quad spotlights, a KBX grille and headlight surrounds, LED exterior lighting, a skid plate, rock sliders, and spray-in liner material in the bed.