KS08901TR KYOSHO ORIGINAL 1/18 scale Land Rover Defender 90 (Gray)

Since its launch in 1948, the Land Rover has been used for heavy duties (just like the US Jeep) by the military, police, and firefighting services. The Land Rover used an aluminum body on its ladder frame due to the limited availability of steel in England after WWII, not for its lighter weight. In 1990 it added ‘Defender’ to its name to differentiate from the new ‘Discovery’ model that was launching the following year. Various models were created from a combination of three different wheelbases, 90/110/127(130) inch, with engine specifications from 2.4ℓ diesel turbo to 3.9ℓ gasoline, and temporarily marketed in Japan by Land Rover Japan. The ‘90’ is a 3-door short wheelbase spec that excelled in harsh off-road conditions and was a standout performer in the ‘Camel Trophy’, the world’s toughest adventure rally. Many intrepid features of the competition machines have been incorporated into these miniature models. The yellow model is based on the survival specification that includes winch, lamp guard, roof rack, spot lamps, rear ladder as well as spare gas tanks, suitcases, and recovery tracks. The gray model is a high-speed specification and includes minimal equipment for running through flat terrain.

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