A creation by Osprey Custom Cars of Wilmington NC, this one-of-a-kind 1994 Land Rover Defender 90 underwent a complete body-off restoration including a new interior, upgraded LED lighting, a high-end sound system, heavy-duty running gear, and a 6.2-liter LS3 V8 engine borrowed from a Chevrolet Corvette. Completed in November of 2022 and issued a new title for an Osprey Custom Defender with less than 500 miles driven since, this Defender 90 is now being offered for auction out of Texas.
The body and frame were separated during the custom restoration and the chassis received a hot-dipped galvanization treatment. New body panels, glass, weatherstripping, and gaskets were installed, and the car was finished in the current Black PPG paint color. Accessories include a removable black soft top, an external roll cage, a front push bar with an integrated winch, a skid plate, Masai side steps, LED headlights and taillamps, LED-illuminated black anodized aluminum exterior door handles, and a black anodized aluminum bonnet with matching door and windscreen hinges. It rides on black-painted 16” Land Rover wheels dressed in Dick Cepek Trail Country EXP offroad tires.
The cabin received a new bulkhead with an upgraded modern-style dashboard along with all-new upholstery and carpeting. Accessories include a high-resolution 11” widescreen LCD instrument cluster, an Atoto and Rockford Fosgate infotainment system, dimmable LED ambient lighting, a modern gear selector, a Viper 2-way security and remote start system, and a custom sound system with a subwoofer.
This Defender 90 has been equipped with a 6.2-liter LS3 V8 crate engine rated at 435 HP and 445 lb.-ft of torque. All four wheels are driven through a 6-speed 6L80E automatic transmission with a heavy-duty LT230 transfer case. Other features include custom headers and dual performance exhaust, a Griffith aluminum radiator, dual PermaCool electric cooling fans, double cardan front and rear driveshafts, heavy-duty axles and CV joints, new transmission cooler lines, and stainless-steel lines for the brakes, oil cooler, and fuel system. The vehicle received a new 2022 title upon completion by Osprey Custom Cars and is accompanied by a 12-month factory warranty.
This sale will include a clean title for a 2022 Osprey Custom Defender.
The seller would like you to know: “This is an absolutely brand-new Custom Land Rover Defender build using all brand-new parts and components. The engine is not used. It is a Crate GM LS3 with catalytic converters. The transmission is the GM heavy-duty 6L80E - 6-speed automatic. This is the best in the world quality and is essentially a brand-new car. The paint is PPG Black base coat clear coat. The Interior is new. Custom digital gauge package as well. Total head turner and drives at 70 MPH without issues.”
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Sold for $133,000
Offer in the amount of $133,000
Offer in the amount of $132,000
Sorry guys - LS3 - and brand new build worth much more.
Next time
Last one with 50K miles sold on BaT at $140K
Bid in the amount of $120,000
Brand new build here. Test miles. Everything is new.
Having a hard time posting new videos so where are the links - what a beast!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y3gExSHeQY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQMSVExnXiI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eRO_N_pk-U
Bid in the amount of $115,000
A few notes
This car has approx 450 miles on the build. It drives amazing. I am about to post some videos. This thing is just amazing! What a blast to drive!
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Auction ends approx. 3PM CST (4pm eastern - 1pm Cali time) upon sale we run through a post sale inspection and if any issues persist, they will be corrected. Buy with confidence
The osprey uses an AWD system unlike many of the LS builds out there. Blast to drive
Bid in the amount of $113,000
Thanks all for the bids. Closes Monday. This in a Bronco is a $250K plus car. D90's are moving up fast.
BaT just sold one for $170K Friday so lots of upside here. NON Puma dash - $5K extra and no digital dash $2,000 extra. Add our bumper package and that's another $5K.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1994-land-rover-defender-90-nas-43/
Bid in the amount of $110,000
Bid in the amount of $100,000
Bid in the amount of $90,000
Hello all - In the world of retromods, restored cars and frame off restored cars. This is the next level.
This is a BRAND NEW car. Every piece of this car is new. Sheet Metal, engine, transmission, interior etc is new. Crate LS3 - Crate 6 L80E Automatic. I would assume this would sell for $200K ++ at a Barrett Jackson.
This is one of the finest Defenders we have ever had the pleasure of owning and is SWTILL under warranty until December 2023 through Osprey Customs.
No mistakes on this one!
Good luck all - SUPER reasonable reserve as well!
Bid in the amount of $85,000
Good morning all. Current build
Cost is approaching $200k and this is a brand new build.
Time to build approx 1 year as well.
Brand new car here. Good luck all.
Bid in the amount of $44,000
Bid in the amount of $42,000
Unlike a lot of the custom build that use "takeout" engines which means from a wrecked car, this has a brand new GM crate engine and transmission.
Bid in the amount of $40,000
BRAND NEW BUILD -
NEW - Crate 6.2L Corvette LS3 V8 engine (~435+HP/~445+LB.FT.)
Built in and titled as a 2022.
NEW - 6L80E 6-speed automatic transmission - Best you can get
NEW - Hot dipped Galvanized Full Chassis
NEW - Modern gear selector with LED display
NEW - Heavy-duty LT230 transfer case
Custom headers and performance dual exhaust
Griffin® aluminum radiator
NEW - Dual PermaCool® electric cooling fans
NEW - Stainless steel oil cooler lines, brake lines, and fuel lines
New transmission cooler lines
NEW - Double Cardan front and rear driveshafts
NEW - Heavy-duty rear axle, front axle, and CV joints
ALL New body panels, bonnet, and doors
New bulkhead with an upgraded modern-style dash
Custom Audio system with subwoofer
EXCLUSIVE, high-resolution, 11" widescreen LCD instrument cluster
LED headlamps, taillamps, marker, and indicator lamps
LED-illuminated, black anodized aluminum exterior door handles
Black anodized aluminum bonnet, door & windscreen hinges
New glass, weatherstripping, and gaskets
Atoto® and Rockford Fosgate® infotainment system
Viper® 2-way security and remote start
LED ambient interior lighting
@alphaonemotors @redwagin2 @argan1218 @baystate @askyosi @PCarGo @Buntz319 @avazquez @monkeyfer - Welcome to our amazing D90 Auction at PCar. Doesn't get better than this. Car is amazing!
Hello and thanks for checking out our amazing Defender 90. This is a DRIVER 100%. Cruises at 70MPH everything is brand new. If you want the a brand new 1994 Land Rover Defender, with modern power and all the creature comfort of a 2022, you just found it.
Wow! This is freaking awesome! Would love to have it. GLWS