Project Blue Steele. This Land Rover Defender 110 3-Door started out as a rusted-out white panel van that had seen quite a hard life. We rescued it from a previous life of hard labor and decided it would make a great candidate to enjoy a second life in America as a leisure cruiser.
Project Steele will be living in northern Wisconsin where the new family of caretakers will have incredible adventures.
1991 Land Rover Defender 110
Soft-Top Beach Cruiser
200Tdi 2.5L Diesel
RHD
Arles Bue
Custom Mohair Soft-Top
Zero Offset Paint Matched Wolf Wheels
If you’re interested in a build similar to this one, please feel free to reach out and connect with us. We can walk you through the process, options, timelines, and budgets to achieve your dream Defender.
| Model | Defender |
| Class | 110 |
| Body Type | Pick-up, soft top or hard top |
| Model Year | 1991 |
| Steering | RHD |
| Engine | 200Tdi, 2.5, 4 Cylinder (Gemini), Diesel, 11L |
| Gearbox | 5 Speed, LT77/LT77S/LT85, Manual |
| Factory | Solihull, UK |
| Sequential number | 905322 |
| Paint code | Currently unknown. |
| Build date | Friday 4th Oct 1991 ±30 days |
We get a lot of questions about how long it takes to complete a Land Rover Defender restoration project. While the timeline might vary depending on the build level – it’s typically 600-1,600 hours over the course of a year or so.
In the case of our Project Steele build, we decided to combine a lot of the assembly work into a short 8-hour sprint to show how much work can be done when you’re properly prepared.
If you’re interested in building a similar Land Rover Defender, contact us below to begin the process.
