Overland Classifieds :: 2008 Land Rover Defender 90 SVX

Editor’s Note: This 2008 Land Rover Defender 90 SVX is no longer for sale.

Defender fans, rejoice! Your chance to own a rare bit of Land Rover history has arrived, as this 60th-anniversary edition convertible Defender 90 SVX is up for sale. With a mere 39,000 kilometers on the odometer, a heated front windshield, upgraded stereo, video systems, and a custom suspension system, this SVX has been well cared for by both its previous and current owners. 

From the Seller:

The first owner [of this Defender] is the owner of the genuine Land Rover dealership from which the car was originally sold. There were less than 100 of these cars made, and the value is increasing rapidly. The most commonly asked question is, ‘Why am I selling?’ The answer is that I need to make room in my house for a boat. I have six special and unique cars, and I am reluctant to sell this car, but it has to go.”

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2008 Land Rover Defender 90 SVX

The Defender 90 SVX made its debut at the 2008 Geneva auto show, celebrating the manufacturer’s 60th anniversary. Only 1,800 models were produced for sale worldwide, 200 of which were made available in the UK. Available in soft-top and station wagon versions, the SVX’s killer looks are distinguished by metallic black paint, 60th-anniversary decals, and Recaro seats.

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Distinguishing Features

RTE Rovertym Engineering installed a custom suspension system, including upgraded drive shafts, dislocation cones, heavy-duty steering, castor corrected arms, and premium shocks and springs. Other modifications include the addition of upgraded gears in the front and rear differentials (fitted with ARB lockers), an ARB compressor, 35-inch tires, and Apple CarPlay.

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This Defender 90 is listed for $50,000 USD and is currently located in Georgia (the country, not the state). The owner is willing to organize shipping to any country from his end in Georgia. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.

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Ashley Giordano’s first foray into overland travel involved a 48,800-kilometer journey from Canada to Argentina with her husband, Richard, in their well-loved but antiquated 1990 Toyota Pickup. Currently cruising along the iconic Silk Road in a 2008 Toyota Tundra, her full-time navigator duties are rewarded with bowls of plov and lagman noodles, hikes in the Tian Shan, and countless cups of fragrant Tashkent tea. As senior editor at Overland Journal, you can usually find Ashley buried in a pile of travel books, poring over maps, or writing about the unsung women of overlanding history, including her enduring inspiration, Barbara Toy. @desktoglory_ash