"Especially built for the Ministry of Defence, it is understood that only approximately 8,000 Defender Wolf’s were made and a large number of those would have been hardtops and/or the 110 variety or left hand drive. These right hand drive soft top or full tilt examples are particularly rare. Sources suggest the upgrades to the standard defender put the Wolf price to the MoD at around £40,000 in 1997/8. Upgrades included a 2” ride height increase due to heavy duty suspension design whilst the chassis on the HD models (Heavy Duty) are said to be eight times stronger than standard and fitted with a heavy duty roll cage, propshaft protection between chassis and hub and heavy duty bumpers. These vehicles also feature sealed headlights with breather pipes to top of windscreen, 113bhp, 300TDi engine with no electronics except fuel pump solenoid, rust proofed chassis from new, gearbox cooling system, reinforced front bulkhead, rails and sills, reinforced Salisbury rear axle and standard reinforced front axle and uprated diffs, 80 litre reinforced fuel tank, very tough and heavy duty Wolf wheels, convoy light system with a light illuminating the white painted rear differential, NATO towing hitch, 24v electrical system plus 24v generator and side mounted spare wheel to name but a few modifications. A few Wolf Defenders have been de-commissioned by the forces and are now in civilian hands but are quite rare, especially ones that have not suffered damage and in excellent condition. Virtually all appear to have been very well maintained mechanically by the MoD as would be expected.
This 90 Wolf was originally registered to the Ministry of Defence and used by the Royal Air Force, the military registration mark was KA71AA. It was stationed in various regions all within the UK. Once de-commissioned, this Land Rover was purchased privately and has subsequently been restored to a very high standard, bearing only a few resemblances to the RAF specification Wolf. During the restoration the doors were replaced with Series One doors, giving this a slightly more authentic, rugged Land Rover feel. The interior has been retrimmed in leather and heated seats have been fitted. Now painted in metallic grey and fitted with side steps, lamp protectors, wing protectors and a new canvas roof to the rear, this 90 Wolf is certainly a head turner. Supplied with a V5 registration document and paperwork confirming the cars interesting history, this Land Rover has to be seen to be appreciated, the quality is exceptional.
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