Tagus Edition

Description

This 1996 Defender has been fully rebuilt from the ground up.

The original chassis and axle housings are the only original parts used in the build. Every single part has been replaced with brand new genuine Land Rover parts. the entire body assembly and all related panels and parts have been replaced including front wings, puma bonnet, galvanized bulkhead, galvanized inner fenders, body tub, t-post, front windshield frame, floors, seat box, side window panels, roof assembly, and all puma doors. All new genuine glass all around. The axles have been rebuilt with all new internal parts. The suspension system is completely new. The brakes, bearings, and pipes are all new. The driveshafts have been replaced with new heavy-duty shafts and universals. The entire steering system and the hub assemblies and the steering knuckles are new. The exhaust system is brand new stainless steel. Underbody protection and the front steering guard are brand new. The wheels are 20-inch Khan Mondial wrapped in BF Goodrich all-terrain TA tires. New front and rear step bumper. New lights all around including the rear third brake light. New genuine LR Adventure series LED headlamps. A new fuel tank and tank guard, fuel lines, brake lines, wishbone, sit under the rear of the new body. A new wiringloom and all associated electrical components along with a complete computer system mounted beneath the passenger seat run the electronics. The doors and floors have been covered with dynamatt for sound deadening. Thick new black luxury carpet throughout the car. Genuine rubber floor mats and rear load space matt. The interior has a new TD5 dash with leather-covered instrument binnacle and dash top. New leather MOMO steering wheel with an embossed Iberian logo. All new LED gauges, new instruments, new switches, new TD5 center dash bezel with switches. Ready for your customer-installed entertainment system. The emergency brakeThe new Recaro seats and new Puma second and third-row fold and tumble seats are covered with genuine hi-grade leather. All the interior body plastics are also leather-wrapped. The Iberian wolf logo for branding is on the seats. The dark chocolate leather is so smooth and the seats are extremely comfortable. New air conditioning also wrapped in leather, as well as the center cubby box which has additional rear window electric window switches located on the front and the rear. The door cards are wrapped in leather and feature black alloy door handles and locks. The exterior door handles are alloy. The door hinges are stainless painted to match the body color. Even the heater switch knobs are alloy. Alloy defrost vent covers, alloy front vent knobs give the dash a nice upgrade in black over the brown leather. New seat belts, sun visors, Alcantara headliner, LED interior lights also make the cabin feel and look luxurious. Only the best in beautiful appointments make this car hi spec but tastefully executed so it is not trying to be too pretentious. The car is powered by a brand new Genuine 300 TDI diesel engine mated to a new 5-speed transmission and transfer case. Every component in the engine bay is brand-new genuine parts including the entire cooling system from the radiator, all hoses, the alternator, starter, power steering, water pump, intake and turbo, airconditioning pump, fan, clutch and brake master cylinder, pedals, all containers, and all other associated parts. All hardware is stainless steel. The car starts instantly, and powers through the gears smoothly and quietly as a new car should. All the glass, including the windscreen, all door glass, side glass, and alpine glass with all associated weatherstripping is brand new genuine LR. Aesthetically designed by Iberian to be a real head turner, its Fuji white exterior paint with contrasting metallic orange running up the front fascia, bonnet, and roof are complimented by the rich dark chocolate leather interior. The wheel arches, front bumper, and rear cross member have been painted white color-matched seat inserts and dash binnacle. The new mirrors are color matching orange as well as the detail of the side intake vent. A rear tire carrier sits above the NAS-style rear step bumper. The drive is nimble, quiet, and extremely comfortable. The sound-deadening kit makes this car a pleasure to drive. The tires and suspension give the car a commanding ride height without being difficult to get into. For convenience, the power windows front and rear can also be controlled from the key fob. So when you lock the car upon exiting all the windows go up. You can also lower the windows remotely. The rearview mirror is equipped with a rear camera for ease of reversing. The metal Iberian emblems are tastefully applied on the car’s rear and set it apart from just an ordinary restored Defender.

This car is completely brand new all around.