Land Rover Defender (1987)
for sale
Price: US $19,995.00
Price: US $19,995.00
1987 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90, 300 TDI
VIN
- SALLDVBC7AA261705
Land Rover
Defender 90 300 TDI. Need I say more! Great Britain at its Very Best.
This is a classic vehicle and extremely rare in this part of the
world.
Hello and
welcome to the sale of my rare Land Rover Defender 90 TDI 300.
Finished in Alveston Red and with only 136, 000 miles on the clock, I
recently imported this emblem of quality and class from Britain. It
is properly and legally registered with the fine state of Tennessee
and has clear ownership title. This is a rare and high quality
vehicle developed years ahead of its time and although 28 years of
age, remains in fabulous used condition.
INTERIOR
The
interior is well presented with 2 front leather seats and leather
seating to fit 4 - 6 people in the rear cabin. The doors lock but are
temperamental. An aftermarket Immobiliser was fitted a few years ago
which comes with a separate key to protect this head turning, important vehicle, and also a British stereo fitted with CD
capability. The dash is original, don't expect luxury, this can
easily be spruced up if you'd wish with little effort.
EXTERIOR
The
vehicles original colour was green but resprayed in 2010 to set it
apart from the more common green version. As with all Defenders of
the 1980s please expect some bubbling around the body, rust and
corrosion here and there and the odd dint and scratch. This is minor, normal and commensurate with the age of the vehicle but certainly not
a problem and certainly nothing to worry about in a country that uses
far less salt on their roads than Britain! With the vehicle comes an
original Land Rover touch up paint stick, just incase!
The
vehicle has just been fitted with a MANTEC swing away rear tyre
carrier, and the door has had the checkered place put on so looks the
part. Please note this is not a cheap aftermarket part, infact it
cost the equivalent of $450 for the carrier plus installation which
was another $450 - only the best for this Landy.
ENGINE AND
DRIVE
The engine
is the best engine for the car which is the bomb-proof 2.5 TDi 300
series and has 5 gears. This engine replaced the original engine (according to the previous owner) in 2010 when the car was resprayed and refurbished, there is no documentation to prove this but he seemed an honer able man and the car speaks for itself. The all important cambelt, tensioners and
pulleys were renewed by a Land Rover specialist garage in Great
Britain prior to import and I insisted upon having the vehicle
re-serviced aswell (documentation available).
All 5
tyres are sound and were replaced under 2000 miles ago, they are
Michelin. A mere 136000 miles grace the clock which is a little
beyond warming up for this most robust of engine and chassis. The
onerous British MOT test of roadworthiness was completed a mere 3
months ago and no advisories (notice of potential ailments) were
recommended! This is almost unheard of with a vehicle over two
decades of age and is a testament to the build quality, longevity and
maintenance that this cherished 4 x 4 has had lavished upon itself.
Last year
this Defender had part of the exhaust replaced, new rear seats, a new
hard top, new wiper spindles and chequered plates fitted around the
common places. The chassis is very good with no welding and minimal
rust. The only thing to mention is the bulkhead has some bubbling and
has had a small repair (thumbsize) and then just general wear and
tear for a 28 year old Land Rover. As you can see there is a snorkel
fitted to the vehicle although presently unconnected.
CONCLUSION
Bid and
buy with confidence. This is a classic vehicle; a slice of culture, history and charm. The beginning and perhaps end of traditional four
wheel motoring from the mother of country. A Rover of the Land, established as the backbone of engineering and performance when
quality, reliability and prestige were at the forefront of industry
expectations. This is a wonderful, cherished and head turning vehicle
that will set you – and it - apart from others. It is clean, serviced, has the appropriate provenance, and is ready for the next
decade .So look no further!
I have put
a very reasonable price on the vehicle and I am open to genuine, close, serious offers, please only serious cash buyers.
The car is located in Murfreesboro Tennessee. I am happy to deliver
the car locally for cost of fuel. Any inspection is welcome. The
vehicle has been professionally and legally checked for any
outstanding finance, accident damage, stolen record, insurance
problems etc etc and is COMPLETELY CLEAN.
Vehicle is available from 15th July.
Any
questions don’t hesitate to send me a message.
Best
regards and good luck!
Lucas
update: 2015-07-06
Condition: | Used | VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | 00000000000000000 |
Year: | 1987 | Exterior Color: | Alveston Red |
Make: | Land Rover | Transmission: | Manual |
Model: | Defender | Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Trim: | 90 300 TDI, LEATHER SEATS, NEW CAMBELT, ONLY 136K | Options: | 4-Wheel Drive, Leather Seats, CD Player |
Engine: | 2.5 | Fuel Type: | Diesel |
Drive Type: | AWD | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
Mileage: | 136,000 |