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CARMINE

Land Rover Defender D90

$268,700
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Standard Equipment

GM LT1 Engine - 6.2L V8, 460 HP
GM 6-Speed Auto Transmission
Ford 9-inch Axles
Atlas Transfer Case (2WD/4WD)
Wilwood Performance Brake Kit
RedHead Power Steering
Vintage Air A/C System
Extreme Sound Deadening
11" Alpine Multimedia w/ Carplay
Electronic Emergency Brake
BFGoodrich K03 Tires

Features

Italian Nappa Leather
Veneer Interior Trim Package
Teak Wood Flooring
Billet Interior Kit
Billet Exterior Kit
Dakota Digital Gauges
Stainless Steel Front Bumper
Stainless Steel Rear Bumper
2” Lifted Fox Suspension Kit
20” Wheels
German Square Weave Carpeting
Wireless Phone Charger
Premium Sound System
Pinstripe
Polished Exterior Accents Package

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Project Story

Born from a
Collector's Vision

Carmine is a study in bespoke engineering, named for the deep Bentley Candy Red hue that transforms this Classic Land Rover Defender HARD D90 into a striking, contemporary masterpiece. At its core beats a GM LT1 6.2L V8, pushing 460 horsepower through a silky GM 6-speed automatic, with Atlas transfer case and Ford 9-inch axles ensuring power and reliability both on and off road.

Inside, Italian Nappa leather and German square weave carpeting envelop the cabin in tactile richness. The bespoke veneer interior trim package is complemented by handcrafted teak wood flooring, seamlessly accented by a billet aluminum interior kit and wireless phone charger. An 11” Alpine multimedia display with CarPlay, vintage air conditioning, and a premium sound system offer modern comfort without sacrificing the Defender’s rugged lineage.

On the exterior, stainless steel front and rear bumpers, a billet exterior kit, and polished accent package set off the vibrant paintwork, while 20” wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich K03 tires and a 2” lifted Fox suspension kit create a purposeful stance. Wilwood performance brakes, RedHead power steering, and extreme sound deadening combine precision, safety, and refinement.

Carmine isn’t just a Classic Land Rover Defender D90—it’s a singular automotive statement, blending artisanal craftsmanship, modern power, and timeless design for those who demand the extraordinary.

Body Type
Hard D90
Finish
Bentley Candy Red
Mileage
100 miles
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