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1997 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Sept. 29, 2018, offered with no reserve.

$85,800Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $78,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1997
Make and model
Land Rover Defender
Generation
Defender (90, 110, 130) 1983 to 2016
Version
Defender 90
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
SALDV2245VA120353
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 194 comparable sales, 44% over its top.

Middle half of sales$25,569 to $54,192
Median$35,017
Sales behind it194Likely

From 194 sales of the Land Rover Defender 90 (Defender (90, 110, 130) 1983 to 2016) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $25,569 and $54,192.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1997 Land Rover Defender 90Mecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$61,000
1997 Land Rover Defender 90Bring a Trailer, Aug. 19, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 19, 2026$106,000
LS3-Powered 1997 Land Rover Defender 90Bring a Trailer, Oct. 24, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 24, 2025$86,000
20-Years-Owned 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 Limited EditionBring a Trailer, Aug. 18, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 18, 2025$105,090
1997 Land Rover Defender 90Bring a Trailer, Nov. 29, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 29, 2024$98,000
1997 Land Rover Defender 90 300TdiBring a Trailer, Sept. 18, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 18, 2026$48,000
1997 Land Rover Defender 90Bring a Trailer, Aug. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 28, 2026$64,444
1997 Land Rover Defender 90Gooding Christie's, Aug. 15, 2026Gooding Christie'sAug. 15, 2026$120,000

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Sept. 29, 2018Sold (this sale)Barrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$85,800
Aug. 1, 2026SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer35,000$115,000