This Land Rover Defender, with a build name of ‘Leonidas’ is a rugged and imposing British 4x4, tastefully upgraded and treated to a significant body-off, nut-and-bolt restoration. It is powered by a turbocharged 2.5-litre inline-five diesel with a new ‘stage-three’ turbocharger, driving all four wheels through a five-speed manual transmission This Defender Td5 has covered 299,662 kilometres, and less than 500km since its rebuild. This unique Defender is finished in Santorini blue over a tan leather-trimmed cabin. It rides on a set of black 16-inch steel wheels, fitted with new Mickey Thompson Baja Boss 32-inch tyres. Equipment includes air conditioning, LED lighting, and a double-DIN Alpine infotainment system with amplifier, subwoofer, Apple CarPlay and a reversing camera. There is also a new portable air compressor with a double-fused Anderson plug under the vehicle. The registration document accompanies the sale. Restoration details: Body-off nut-and-bolt restoration New genuine seals and rubbers throughout Various new parts and components Industrially cleaned inside and out, shot-blasted, rust-treated, epoxy-coated, and painted chassis New doors and panels wherever there was corrosion or dents All body panels removed and painted in Santorini Blue. Multi-layer respray with aluminium primer, base coat, and clear coat Full strip-down to chassis with repainted suspension, axle and underbody components. New power steering system with all new steering components and improved steering geometry New braking system New adjustable suspension Original refurbished Td5 engine with AMC upgraded head, new ancillaries and new stage-three GTB 550 turbocharger & stage 3 remapped ECU Rebuilt & conditioned transfer case R380 manual Gearbox with LOF heavy duty clutch, single mass flywheel, new master and slave cylinders and clutch return spring New fuel tank & fuel system Upgraded Allisport high flow intercooler Exhaust suited to stage 3 turbo high flow Custom suspension Kingpin mounts, custom rate coils and superior engineering remote reservoir shocks Exterior upgrades: Fire & Ice side step-up bars Stainless-steel mesh grille All new Optimill black anodized billet hinges on doors, bonnet & windscreen New wide wheel arches with matching Santorini Blue body colour NAS rear step bumper Swing-away wheel carrier New skid plate/steering guard New Defender bumper Metal Puma bonnet with stainless-steel fixings Black chequer-plated wing tops and sides New black “Optimill Hi-Flow” top and side vents with black mesh Dark window tint Upgraded bumper A bar to be supplied with vehicle but not currently installed Interior upgrades: Custom handmade tan leather fluted bucket seats with custom stitch pattern Door panels in matching hand-stitched leather Classic dashboard covered with matching leather Centre console between front seats covered in matching leather containing Subwoofer & amplifier. 2 x 2 man bench seats in the rear with matching leather seats & engineered seatbelts Sound proofing throughout Sound and heat-proof insulation to bulkhead, floor, doors, tunnel, and footwell Premium black carpeting throughout vehicle New roof lining with standard black finish. Refreshed air-conditioning MOMO 13” Prototipo steering wheel with Optimill steering boss Polished silver gear knobs MUD UK interior light Electrics/lighting upgrades: LED headlights, front sidelights, indicators and taillights in smoke finish. Premium Pioneer nine-inch double-DIN sound and navigation system with Apple CarPlay Premium Audison Prima speakers Matching leather covered centre console between front seats with Hertz subwoofer & amplifier Reversing camera Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. The vehicle has been resprayed and retrimmed as part of its restoration. There is a valid NSW registration in place, which expires on 22 February 2025. The vehicle was last serviced during the rebuild in 2023 at 299,179 kilometres. The Land Rover Defender is an iconic and timeless 4x4, celebrated for its peerless all-terrain ability and offering endless customisation options. This example with a build name of ‘Leonidas’ has been treated to a meticulous nut-and-bolt rebuild, which included installing a raft of well-chosen upgrades. Having been commissioned at a total reported cost of $199,500, this unique Defender would now make a superb turn-key daily driver for any enthusiast. The description of this consignment is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. Potential buyers should view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. 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This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.