Vehicle Details
- Year: 1997
- Make: Land Rover
- Model: Defender 110
- VIN: SALLDHM68VA118191
- Mileage Shown: 49mi (TMU)
- Transmission: Automatic
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Grey
- Seller Type: Private Party
- Location: Staten Island, NY 10312
- Country: United States of America
- Lot #: V-0060523
This 1997 Land Rover Defender 110 underwent a full restoration and custom build, featuring a chassis, a push-button electric convertible soft top, and a 6.2-liter LS3 V8 engine paired with a 6-speed 6L80 automatic transmission and Ashcroft-Transmissions transfer case. The build includes a grey refinish, galvanized doors, new fenders and bumpers, LED lighting, aftermarket wheels, upgraded suspension and steering, diamond-stitched leather upholstery, and a suite of modern amenities such as GPS-integrated gauges, touchscreen infotainment, power windows, and air conditioning. Driven sparingly since the completion of the build, this extensively modified Defender 110 is now being offered for auction by its seller out of New York.
As part of its comprehensive restoration, the body was refinished in grey and mounted on a sandblasted and powder-coated chassis. Exterior details include a Puma-style hood, new front fenders, a power-operated tan soft top, updated bumpers with integrated fog lights, a new front grille, side steps, and LED lighting throughout. It rides on aftermarket black-finished 18” wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 tires bearing 2025 date codes, with a matching spare mounted in the rear. Detailed images are provided in the gallery along with a clean CARFAX report dating back to July 2025.
The interior has been fully reupholstered in diamond-stitched tan leather covering the new seats, door panels, custom center console, dashboard, and integrated roll bar headrests. The dashboard houses a new gauge cluster, a GPS-integrated tachometer and speedometer, a fiberoptic lighting feature, and an 11” BOSS touchscreen radio with Bluetooth, CarPlay, and USB connectivity, paired with new speakers in the front and rear. Additional amenities include power windows, USB-C/A ports front and rear, LED cupholders, new seat belts, and a modern air conditioning system mounted under the dash. All interior panels were individually sandblasted and painted during the build. The seller notes the warning lights for oil pressure, check engine, brake fluid, handbrake, and differential lock are currently illuminated.
Power is derived from a GM-sourced 6.2-liter LS3 V8 engine, generating a factory-rated 430 HP and 424 lb-ft of torque. All four wheels are driven through a 6-speed 6L80 automatic transmission and an Ashcroft-Transmissions transfer case. The axles have been fully rebuilt, and new front and rear prop shafts were installed. The suspension system features new components with silicone bushings, while braking is facilitated by an upgraded 18” brake system with 8-piston calipers and a dual vacuum setup. The steering system is entirely new, and a new battery and electrical wiring were installed during the build.
This sale will include the owner’s manuals, a spare tire, a sales brochure, and a clean title.
The seller would like you to know: “FIRST AND ONLY ONE IN THE WORLD CONVERTIBLE MOTORS OPERATED SOFT TOP pre 2016 Defender110 . Of chassis restoration. With to many options on it.”
Auction Results
- Highest Bid: $91,000
- Auction End: Aug 15, 2025 06:54:19PM UTC
- Number of Bids: 23
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Comments (62)
If i didn't already have a 2000 Europa G500 cabrio i would keep going i need this like i need a hole in my head i'm out for now lol
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Ignition key was - on , but I didn’t start the engine. When engine running they gone , there is no problem with the engine
@simonmaslov can you tell us why the check engine light and oil pressure light is on. Obviously the lights are working but can you shed some lights why they ar on and what are the current mechanical issues with the vehicle i am very much interested but need you to shed some more light on these issues.
@PJW1991 sorry, I have reserve price on the car , can discuss this
Bid in the amount of $60,000
I guess we can hope for more info...
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How much to buy it now?
Can you please post a driving video and also a video from the inside reflecting the top operation?
Bid in the amount of $45,000
@Flsupraguy Yes
Sorry, you said below the lights are illuminated, this means a issue in most cars
@simonmaslov I assume this vehicle is drive by wire and does not use the physical cable to the throttle body?
@baystate I don’t understand your question ? if you have low brake fluid – light goes - ON , if you hand brake on – light – ON, If you have any sensors or something wrong with the engine Check Engine light – ON , like any other cars
@simonmaslov Are they currently under alarm or our you telling us that they are work correctly?
@Flsupraguy yes
@emerge949 All I can tell you One of my previous build was register in CA , car was sold to the guy from SC and after 2 years resale to CA
@baystate all warning lights working properly
@classic4x4dotcom LS3/6L80 Brand new GM performance , Harness GM performance Gauges preprogram, all warning lights working properly , Car build buy me ( its my 8th in 7th years ) I do only Defenders110/130
Can you please comment if this has been looked into?
"The seller notes the warning lights for oil pressure, check engine, brake fluid, handbrake, and differential lock are currently illuminated"
@simonmaslov does the AC and Heat work properly?
@simonmaslov can you please post a driving video?
@simonmaslov Beautiful build and impeccably designed! I have a client interested, but need to understand a few variables:
1. Is the LS3/6L80 a GM Performance crate combo, rebuilt pull out or pullout?
2. What brand standalone harness was utilized? PSI? Holley? GM Performance (if crate)? Amazon special?
3. Have the dash lights been diagnosed? Usually, a build of this caliber wouldn't come to market with those concerns. As others have alluded to, this is most likely a programming issue isolated to the harness, but can only be easily remediated depending heavily on the manufacturer.
4. Where and who built the truck? Was it a reputable build shop with provenance?
Thank you in advance for addressing the above questions, greatly appreciated.
@simonmaslov HP Tuners? Holley? ?
do you, or anyone else for that matter, know if this vehicle can be registered in CA?
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Which standalone ?
@Flsupraguy Stanalone ,
Is the vehicle on a standalone? If not, what ecu is the vehicle using?
@Miller711 one of the picture show what you asking for, i don't think you can feet 2 more seats there
What ecu is the vehicle using?
@Flsupraguy no cruise control
Does the vehicle have cruise control? Can you please post a driving video?
Can you provide a picture of the back trunk area with to top up? Is it possible to have a tumble forward seat in the rear used when the top is up?
@7Rockcrest The dimensions of the 1997 Land Rover Defender 110 are as follows:
Width: 1790 mm (approximately 69.4 inches).
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Height: Ranges from 2035 mm to 2064 mm (approximately 80.1 inches to 81.5 inches) depending on the variant.
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Length: Ranges from 4438 mm to 5132 mm (approximately 175.5 inches to 199.9 inches) depending on the variant.
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These dimensions provide a comprehensive overview of the vehicle's size.
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Please send dimensions of vehicle
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Does the vehicle have cruise control? Can you please post a driving video?
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Who did the build? When was the build completed?
What is the deal with the warning lights being illuminated? Something easy to find and fix? Are they connected somehow to the same electrical issue?
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