ABOUT US
We are a Colorado-based business that specializes in classic Land Rover Defenders. With over 40 years of combined experience in the Land Rover community, our passion is focused on the rugged aesthetic and adventurous spirit of these iconic vehicles, because owning a Defender isn’t just an experience, it’s a lifestyle.
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A Veteran-owned business
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
QUALITY SERVICE
PROFESSIONAL CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
Our reputation and experience give our customers an exceptional level of confidence in our services. Maintaining, restoring or importing a classic Defender can be difficult and time consuming, we take the stress out of the process.
Services
Our list of Services
Mechanical Service’
Our professional technicians and ASE-Certified mechanics offer a complete list of services for the classic Defender. From basic maintenance and repairs, to engine rebuilds and frame swaps, we have you covered.
Restoration
We have in-house restoration, fabrication and paint & body capabilities. In the event we can’t accomplish something in-house, we also work with several specialty automotive shops in South Eastern Colorado. Colorado Springs has a robust 4×4, performance and custom automotive community with endless restoration options. Do you already own a Defender that you would like to restore? Give us a call to discuss custom build plans where your input throughout the process makes the vehicle uniquely yours.
Importation
Our network throughout the US and Europe ensures that our importation process is smooth from start to finish. We’re familiar with international shipping operations and we maintain oversight on the movement of vehicles from point of departure in Europe to point of arrival in the US. Our understanding of the customs and import process also minimizes importation costs and administrative issues for our customers.
defender history
history of defenders in the us
1983
Manufacturing Began in the UK
Production of the Land Rover 90 and 110 begins.
1990
The Defender earns its name
After the introduction of the Land Rover Discovery in 1989, the Defender name was given to the Land Rover 90 and 110 to distinguish them from other Land Rover models.
1993
The first year Defenders were imported into the US
Less than 7,000 were officially imported into the US for a short time in the mid-1990s and the difficulty of importing quality Defenders into the US has added to the rarity and demand of these unique 4x4 vehicles.
1998
Land Rover Stops US Imports
In 1998, Land Rover stopped importing Defenders into the US because they no longer complied with updated emissions and crash-safety standards. Since then, a limited number of Defenders have been imported into the US, but legally imported Defenders must be at least 25 years old and must meet a stringent list of requirements set by the US government. These requirements have further limited the number of eligible Defenders for importation into the US, and due to the age of these trucks, most require a substantial amount of service and restoration.
TODAY
Importing and restoring Defenders
Defender Imports is actively importing and restoring classic Land Rover Defenders in the US.
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