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These Old Defenders Out-Gun the New Model

Modified Defenders that blend old-school charm with modern upgrades. These classics capture our hearts with their style and performance.
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Old Land Rover Defenders

We’re sure the new Land Rover Defender will sell a million units. But the old, classic model is still the best version, in our books. Here are some of the best old-school models we’ve come across – most of them customized by Defender aftermarket shops ready to build and ship to customers who appreciate vintage 4x4s and classic off-roaders from the British brand.

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Paul Smith’s 2015 Defender Comes to Life in 1:18 Form

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This may be your only chance to own a bespoke Defender.

Defender Works V8 Trophy celebrates its expedition legacy with 25 limited models

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Paying homage to its off-road roots, Land Rover Classic is making 25 units of the Defender Works V8 Trophy available starting at $270,000.

Badass Land Rover Defender Van Concept by Designer Samir Sadikhov

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With its big knobby wheels, extended wheelbase, and huge roof rack for gear, Samir Sadikhov's Land Rover Defender Van concept needs to happen.

Wader 110: The Ultimate Road-Tripping 1995 Defender by Arkonik

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With plans to trek from Arizona to Alaska for some fly-fishing, Arknonik built one lucky couple the ultimate 1995 Land Rover Defender, dubbed the Wader 110.

SoCal D90: Refreshing Take on the Mudslinging Defender

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No big front tow hooks, massive roof mounted light bars, or insanely burly tires here. The SoCal 1989 D90 by Arkonik is a clean take on the bold Defender.

Arkonik’s Modern Take on the 1989 Fargo D90

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The Fargo D90 is the latest Defender out of UK's Arkonik. Sporting a new roll cage, bumper, signature grille & light surrounds to get the 1989 D90 started.

Gorgeous 1992 Defender D110 Renegade Edition Heads to Canada

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One fortunate Canadian gets this formidable Defender D110 build by UK-based Arkonik. The 1992 Renegade Edition sports a 3.8L V8 & a bad attitude.

Collector’s Edition Defender Works V8 Celebrates 70th Anniversary

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The most powerful model to date, the new Defender Works V8 is what Land Rover fans have been yearning for.

New Horizons: Arkonik’s COLUMBUS D110 Defender Ready for Any Voyage

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Equipped with a 2-inch lift kit, 16-inch Kahn wheels, and roof rack to haul all that gear, Arkonik's COLUMBUS D110 Defender is ready.

The “Project Barbour” Heritage Edition Defender 90 by ECD

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East Coast Defender teams up with Barbour and Orvis on this Heritage Edition Defender 90 dubbed 'Project Barbour' they're giving away in 2018.
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