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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.

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.

Arkonik’s 1992 Defender Avant-Garde D110 Project

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Arkonik's new build is the clean & tasteful Avant-Garde in a classic Bonatti Grey paint scheme backed by the workhorse 200Tdi powertrain.

1991 SHACKLETON Defender D110 Adventure Edition

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UK-based Arkonik lives and breathes all things Land Rover Defender. Their latest build is the 1991 D110-series SHACKLETON Adventure Edition.

Project Blackout: A 326 Horsepower Daily Driven Defender 90

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When a 430-hp 6.2L V8-fed beast is too much, a 'less' powerful 326-hp engine will do. Project Blackout is the latest build by EDC in Florida.

Project Honey Badger Defender: 0-60 in Under 6-seconds

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A 430-hp Land Rover Defender 90 that'll do 0-60 in under 6-seconds? Yes. Project Honey Badger is the latest creation by East Coast Defender.

Project Viper Defender 130: The $285,000 Corvette-Powered Off-Road Beast

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Rolling on huge 20" custom wheels and powered by a 430-hp Corvette engine, the Project Viper Defender 130 is what custom SUVs are all about.

A 2015 Defender 110 Pickup with some Project Kahn love

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Project Kahn is no stranger to slamming Land Rovers for uncompromising consumers. Like this beast: a diesel-powered, 122-bhp 2015 Defender 110 pickup.

Kahn Design’s 430-HP Land Rover Defender 6×6 Set for Geneva

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Kahn Designs builds the Flying Huntsman 110 WB 6x6 Concept, set for the Geneva Motor Show.

The Land Rover Defender Flying Huntsman 105 Longnose by Kahn Design

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A stealthy Landy with upgraded suspension and an extra 15 inches to its wheelbase.

Defender Celebrates 65th Birthday with Blacked-Out LXV Special Edition

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Land Rover rings in 65 glorious years of the Defender with this LXV Special Edition powered by a 2.2L diesel. On 65 units made available.
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