What: 1992 Land Rover Defender 90 200 TDi Color: Grasmere Green (grasmeregreen; non-metallic; 1CD/HBV/2207; Land Rover) VIN: SALLDVAF8JA919750 Mileage: 10,000 km, 6,000 miles shown, TMU Bid Price: $3,200 with 5 Days Left to Bid CarFax:Link Window Sticker: N/A Location: Milford, CT Listing:BringATrailer.com
Imported in 2020, this left hand drive original Defender 90 is a desirable specification though not entirely original. It’s been modified to look like early HUE 166 model including Grasmere Green paint, beige seats, white roof, color matched steel wheels and “HUE 166” badging.
Also desirable, it’s go the more powerful 2.5-liter turbodiesel inline four cylinder with give-speed manual transmission and dual-range transfer case. Other amenities include dual inward facing rear seats, locking center differential, hard top, 16-inch steel wheels, “Puma” hood, front disc brakes and cabin heater.
The listing has a lot of close-up detail shots that we didn’t include here but are worth checking out if you are thinking about bidding. Most Land Rovers this age are not pristine, and this one shows some wear and overspray. Even still, it’s still quite charming in a very classic Land Rover specification and so we’re including it here.
In 1948, the Series I was introduced at the Amsterdam Motor Show, and Land Rover is marking the anniversary of this milestone with the Defender 75th Limited Edition.
The exterior finish introduces Grasmere Green to the Defender line‑up for the first time – a hue reserved exclusively for the 75th Limited Edition – with 20‑inch alloy wheels also in Grasmere Green with matching center caps. Completing the exterior enhancements are a unique 75 Years graphic, and Ceres Silver colored bumpers.
The Defender vehicle’s durable and versatile interior has received similar treatment, with the Cross Car Beam finished in brushed Grasmere Green Powder Coat and laser‑etched detailing on Cross Car Beam end caps. The seats are finished in Resist Ebony, with the veneer on the center console featuring Robustec material – the most robust fabric available on Defender.
“Since revealing the new Defender, customers around the globe have fallen in love with it and demand remains extremely strong. This new Limited Edition captures the spirit of the past 75 years, with its colour and detailing, and fuses it with innovative new technology such as Hybrid Electric power, Configurable Terrain Response, software over the air updates and unrivalled all‑terrain capability.” – Stuart Firth, Lifecycle Chief Engineer Defender
The Limited Edition has a comprehensive list of standard equipment. Innovative technology includes 3D Surround Camera, Configurable Terrain Response(1), Meridian Sound System, Premium LED front lighting, 11.4‑inch Pivi Pro(2) infotainment system, Head‑Up Display(3) and Wireless Device Charger(4).
All 75th Limited Edition models also feature a Folding Fabric Roof, while superior comfort is provided by 14‑way driver and passenger heated electric memory seats, heated steering wheel with electronic adjustments and Three Zone Climate Control. The Edition is also equipped with Tow hitch receiver, black roof rails and advanced OFF‑ROAD Capability Package.
Powertrain is exclusive to the P400 Ingenium gas engine, utilizing Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) technology to optimize power delivery and fuel economy by harnessing energy normally lost under deceleration and braking.
The uniqueness of the Limited Edition ensures its place as a highly collectible Defender, revealed alongside a new range of Land Rover lifestyle goods celebrating this historic moment.
The Lifestyle Collection shares the Grasmere Green color theme and features a comprehensive range of goods including a minimalist unique watch featuring two straps, a functional backpack and clothing with unique 75 Years graphics and detail.
Land Rover was born with the launch of a single vehicle, the Series I in 1948. Today our family of SUVs is testament to the pioneering spirit of innovation that has characterized Land Rover for more than seven decades. Our Defender, Discovery and Range Rover brand families provide unrivalled capability, versatility and luxury – the perfect foundation for another 75 years of success.
About Land Rover
Founded in 1948, Land Rover designs and engineers its vehicles in the United Kingdom. For over 70 years the brand has built a reputation for providing its clientele with some of the most luxurious and capable vehicles in the world; whether driving through the heart of the city or traversing the countryside on‑ and off‑road. Today’s Land Rover lineup includes the Defender; Discovery and Discovery Sport; Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar and Range Rover Evoque. Land Rover is fully engaged with sustainability initiatives and social concerns with continuous involvement in environmental and community programs. For more information, visit the official Land Rover website at www.landroverusa.com.
CHARLESTON, SC – World famous Defender builder HIMALAYA is thrilled to unveil the company’s newest handmade truck paying homage to the legendary HUE 166. Aimed at providing the best of both worlds for enthusiasts, the new $300,000 HIMALAYA HUE 166 presents itself as a perfectly restored Defender that simultaneously features an incredible list of luxurious upgrades carefully engineered into the truck to make it a joy to drive in modern roadgoing conditions.
Now new for 2021, HIMALAYA is celebrating that same legendary heritage by introducing a fully restored custom HUE 166 made for the modern road and beyond. Modeled after the first-ever production Land Rover ever made, HIMALAYA’s newest build features the exact same paint scheme as the original HUE 166. The HUE 166 was the first Rover off the Solihull manufacturing line back in 1948, and the “Grasmere Green” rig was Land Rover’s very first production color. The original HUE 166 was the dawn of the Defender as a world class truck known all over the globe for its dignified durability, handsome styling, and dependable performance even in the harshest conditions.
“Vintage Defenders are some of the most beautiful pieces of transportation ever made, but seventy-year-old trucks are difficult to drive these days. HIMALAYA gives vintage Defenders new life. The HUE 166 is our answer to enthusiasts looking for modern drivability and comfort in a classically cool vintage truck,” comments HIMALAYA President Greg Shondel. “Four years in the making, our new HUE 166 is a truck without sacrifices. This really is our company’s blueprint moving forward. The level of attention to detail and quality is always sky high for everything that we do, and this HUE 166 build really pushed us to perfect what a hand-built custom Defender has to be for our clients.”
The new HUE 166 custom signals a strategic shift from HIMALAYA to a decidedly more modern vehicle platform where only the classic styling of the exterior Defender body remains. Powered by a fiery new LT4 Corvette engine smoothly paired with an eight-speed transmission, the Grasmere Green Defender is the most refined truck to come off the line from the South Carolina-based builder yet. This reimagined HUE 166 incorporates a four-link coilover suspension, Dynatrac axles alongside a powerful Brembo disc brake set-up. The result is that HIMALAYA has produced the smoothest driving rendition of a classic Defender to date.
“HIMALAYA’s new suspension makes 650 horsepower feel very natural, which on a truck like the HUE 166 sounds ridiculous, but it’s a complete game changer,” continues Shondel. “From a suspension and drivetrain perspective, our new custom Defender platform is a big departure from our previous builds. Anyone who gets behind the wheel of the HUE 166 will instantly feel how effortless this truck is in terms of power, handling, and modern amenity.”
Modern additions from the HIMALAYA engineering team abound, including custom fender flares, rock sliders and power folding boards for easy vehicle entry/exit. Guided by a heavily modified Jeep power steering box, the new HIMALAYA HUE 166 can comfortable navigate nearly any terrain in its path. Incorporating dual air conditioning systems, a state-of-the-art audio system, and several other interior amenities, including a handstitched interior, HIMALAYA’s brand-new HUE 166 is its most elegant undertaking yet, and one that guarantees the comfort of driver and passengers alike.
Priced at $300,000, HIMALAYA will be commissioning similar builds to the new HUE 166 based off the company’s new modernized Defender platform. Made by a team of dedicated technicians and expert designers with decades of experience restoring and rebuilding Defenders from every era, HIMALAYA is excited about the new series of applications the company has perfected following four years of engineering and designing their latest Defender restmod.
“Keeping the heritage of the HUE 166 in mind, we really wanted to keep it as classic as possible and didn’t opt for any big winch packages or roof racks. Everything is classic in feel. We even designed the wheels to replicate the classic steel wheel look, but with Brembo disc brakes tucked underneath. The HUE 166 build is about introducing a classic Defender made for modern everyday driving,” continues Shondel. “Serviceability is probably the most important aspect of this truck. HIMALAYA Defenders have to be amazing to drive, but we also wanted them to be easy to manage for our clients for the next 10 years and beyond.”
For more information on the HUE 166 Defender and all builds from HIMALAYA, please visit www.drivehimalaya.com or call 800-956-9481.
