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1997 Land Rover Defender 90

Sold at Gooding Christie's on Aug. 15, 2026.

$134,400Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $120,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 10, 2026.

The car

Year
1997
Make and model
Land Rover Defender
Generation
Defender (90, 110, 130) 1983 to 2016
Version
Defender 90
VIN
SALDV3247VA130274

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 194 comparable sales, 127% over its top.

Middle half of sales$25,313 to $52,750
Median$34,767
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 $25,313 and $52,750.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1997 Land Rover Defender 90Mecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$61,000
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 90Bring a Trailer, Aug. 19, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 19, 2026$106,000
1997 Land Rover Defender 90 300Tdi 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 20, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 20, 2026$62,000
1997 Land Rover Defender 90Cars & Bids, April 22, 2026Cars & BidsApril 22, 2026$18,000
1997 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90 CUSTOM SUVBarrett-Jackson, April 17, 2026Barrett-JacksonApril 17, 2026$62,000
1997 Land Rover Defender 90 300Tdi 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Feb. 11, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 11, 2026$53,000

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
March 25, 2020SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$66,000
Aug. 15, 2026Sold (this sale)Gooding Christie'sGooding Christie's$134,400