1998 Camel Trophy Tribute Defender Project

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1988 DEFENDER 110 CUSTOM SOFT TOP CTT CAMEL TROPHY TRIBUTE SUPPORT TRUCK PROJECT - FEATURED on EXPO SEMA 2018 Coverage
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1988 Land Rover Defender 110
  • 3-Door Soft Top
  • Sandglow with Camel Trophy Tribute Decals
  • Left Hand Drive
  • Project strip, paint, build, and kitting completed for SEMA 2018 Autohome USA booth
  • Project testing and photography November 2018 (Baja 1000)
  • More than $25K worth of new accessories installed/included (lighting/tent/racks)

Electrics - lighting
  • Vision X Roof Rack Mounted 6.5" CG2 LED Light Cannon (x2)
  • Vision X Roof Rack Mounted 6.5" CG2 Multi-LED Light Cannon (x2)
  • Vision XBrush Guard Mounted 6" Optimus Dual 60 degree Flood Lights (x2)
  • LED Winch Work-light (x1)
  • Vision X 7" Vortex LED Headlight (x2)
  • ROW LED Replacement Bulbs for Turn signal, Running Lights, stop lamps, and plate light
  • LED Replacement Bulbs interior dash lighting and gauges
  • Hella Interior goos-neck Map Light with LED amber conversion (X1)
  • Vision X Interior Touch Activated Lighting (x2)
  • Vision X Overhead Cabin Lighting (X2)
  • Vision X Rear Cargo Lighting (X1)
  • Vision X Rear 4.5" Round Utility Worklamp (X1)
  • Vision X Rear 3.4" Utility Flood/ Red Fog Lighting (X1) in DNW custom surround fixture
  • Vision X Rear 3.4" Utility Flood Backup Lighting (x1) in DNW custom surround fixture
  • LED Under bonnet Work lighting (x1)
  • Lighting Controllers and wiring Kit
  • Hella Micro relay wired switch console
  • Custom Dash switch panel SDO aluminum surround with RAM mounting tapped ball sockets for nav/com mounts
  • Blade Fuse conversion completed
  • DNW Cleanbum panel conversions front and rear
  • DNW dual battery system with cutoff switch installed
Mechanical
  • Engine replacement completed in 2017 - options available (12j, 200tdi, or 300tdi)
  • New rubber seals (doors, vents, rear)
  • New genuine Land Rover tailgate with antiluce latches
  • New Mirrors mounted - civilian spec rear view mirror conversion
  • New Genuine Land Rover 2-pc doors
  • Lighting converted to new ROW fixtures
  • New headlight surrounds
  • ROW grille & badge
Exterior
  • Blasted to bare metal and professionally painted in Sandglow
  • New Eyebrow kit installed
  • Custom Slimline Roof Rack attached to fabricated mounting brackets on roll cage.
  • 45L onboard water storage
  • 40L fuel storage includes NATO fuel can (x2)
  • Color matched Chequerplate on bonnet and wings (paint under)
  • Genuine Camel Trophy brush guard - refurbished and painted
  • Terrafirma Commercial Winch Bumper with custom mounting for center drum winch
  • Color matched road wheels (new) with Michelin XZL tyres
  • MOD Wolf Radio Truck soft top, vinyl canvas with wire ports
  • New Exmoor Galvanized Door Top surrounds and stick set with stainless steel or grade 8.8 hardware
  • One-piece aluminum sills

Interior
  • Wright Off-Road Matting installed
  • Camel Trophy Flex Map light with LED conversion
  • Camel Trophy Grab bar fabricated and mounted
  • Consumer spec dash conversion from MOD dash & lighting
  • Fabrication and installation of galvanized wire mesh insect screen
  • Custom load bay Slimline II rack
  • New Seatbelts
  • Additional center seat section added


Accessories:

  • Custom built Autohome Airtop Roof Tent- Medium (has additional door for access through front of truck)
  • Frontrunner Maggiolina Autohome Mounting Kit
  • Custom 2" webbing cargo net mounted above load bay with stainless steel ring hardware
  • ARB refrigerator (New)
  • 4 x 20L Wavian fuel/water cans and carriers mounted to roof rack, carriers modified to fit Frontrunner rack
  • 2 x Frontrunner crossbar kit fabricated mounting through soft top to allow tent mounting
  • Load Bay weighted matting for protection and noise reduction
  • Maxtrax traction aids with mounting pins (2 sets)
  • Custom Knightsbridge Overland Seat Covers
  • Hi-lift jack
  • Aluminum roof storage box - tie downs and stainless mounting eyes
  • Warn Zeon 10K Winch with Synthetic Spyder cable
  • Factor 55 Pro Hook & aluminum fairlead

Suggested Additional Work:

  • Age appropriate condition of the truck undercarriage and driveline suggest axle/brake service and potential rear disc upgrade
  • Engine conversion to 300tdi or 200tdi with overdrive suggested for more effective on road use
Truck is in secure managed storage in Orange County California, pricing depending on delivery location, date, and engine type included - from $55k for pickup from Flagstaff Arizona at Overland Expo West 2019 up to $85K for immediate delivery or Tdi conversion completed.
 
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