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Why are good condition low-cost Land Rover Defenders so hard to find in the USA?
We get asked several times a week why all the inexpensive Defenders in the USA are in such poor condition when there are so many great trucks available in Europe for low prices. We are hoping that this post will help clarify the costs associated with Defenders available for sale in the USA.There are several factors that impact Defender pricing in the USA when compared to EU countries:Firstly there are a small amount of good condition Defenders eligible for import relative to the overall available supply.As an example, we will assume that there are ~500 Defenders available for sale in a...
PCRC February 2018 Tech Session at Defenders Northwest
We will be leading a 1-hour tech discussion session on trip-preparation & planning; including equipment and vehicle readiness.
Gig Harbor Land Rover restoration shop finds unique market niche
"Based out of a small unit nestled inside a Gig Harbor business park across from the Tacoma Narrows Airport, Defenders Northwest is a combination parts supplier, repair facility, and training headquarters — all based around the Land Rover Defender model."
Tree Lighting Event - December 16th 2017
2017 End of Summer Bash - It's not camping, it's an evening all'aperto
2017 End of Summer Bash - It's not camping, it's an evening all'aperto
Every year we host an "End of Summer" cookout and open house get-together at the shop. This year we decided to celebrate an amazing summer (of endless blue skies and warm days) with something a little more opulent than our regular burgers and dogs affair. Thanks to our friends at Northwest Overland Society and FishGirl Seafoods, we we able to put together an outstanding weekend overnight at the beach.