Land Rover Defender 110 Original Csw 3.5 V8 on 2040-cars
US $37,490.00
Year:1983Mileage:90892
Location:
Bayonne, New Jersey, United States
CLEARED CUSTOMS!
EPA & DOT APPROVED!
LAND ROVER DEFENDER 110
"BROWN BETTY"
1983, 91.000 miles, 3.5 V8 GAS
9 SEATS!
5 DOORS!
FULLY SERVICED!
Our mission is to sell beautiful mechanically sound and 100% US legal vehicles, with success!
This is our latest customer feedback:
Hi guys…
I wanted to write you a brief note to compliment you on the quality of the LRD110 I purchased from you off EBay. I have now used the truck for 6 months with trouble-free service. I have had a few repairs done by two separate LRD specialists (one near each of my houses) both of whom have heavily praised the truck’s condition given its age. I have purchased two vehicles off of EBay – and I’m sure you guys know that it can be risky. Thanks for being so diligent in finding this clean original specimen! The experience has been ”just what I wanted”.
Best regards,
j.d.
(To verify, please check my Ebay feedback of August 16th 2013)
The Story
Build in
October 1983, this is one of the first 110’s ever made! Among land Rover connoisseurs
this is regarded as a real collector’s item. The combination of a 9 seats
“County” most luxury finished with a 3.5 V8 engine and a 4 speed gearbox with
Fairey overdrive is very hard to find. Even harder to find are the ones that
are totally original like this one and so well maintained with only 91.000
miles on the clock!
The
service history that comes with the Defender confirms that the mileage is
correct. All the receipts of recent services are also available. They show what
has been done to it and how well it has been maintained by Land Rover
specialists. During
the biggest part of her life she was owned by an English landlord who took very
good care of her. People who are familiar with
classic Defenders will be astonished by this one. Although it has driven some
miles on the beautiful British roads, it will have many many more in it. Under
normal usage and proper maintenance, those V8 blocks can do over 300.000 miles
because they aren’t build for racing but for endurance. If you prefer diesel,
like the Land Rover 300 TDI, this Defender is a perfect basis to convert, now
or in the future. But please enjoy this V8 first. It isn’t as quick as a Ferrari
but it is such a nice cruiser!
The Engine
The V8 petrol
engine has a twin carb system. It starts within a second and runs as smooth as
silk. It never misses a beat and has his characteristic V8 roar. For a cold
start there is a choke available behind the steering wheel. The engine is
really easy to maintain because the engine bay is very big and parts are widely
available and come cheap. The engine is very well serviced and maintenance has
just been done.
The Transmission
The
gearbox is the original 4 speed LT95 with a Fairey overdrive. This is a very
strong and reliable gearbox. It is known for its liability, robustness and good
ratio’s. One of the best Land Rover ever build. It has 4 “normal” speeds and
the extra overdrive. The overdrive has his own stick and is regarded as the 5th
gear. You could choose to leave it engaged the whole time but it’s better to
use it as an economical extra gear.
Both
gearbox and overdrive work excellent. No weird noises, rattles or what so ever.
Selecting gears goes smooth as it should. The Defender is permanently in 4
wheel drive. High/low gear and differential lock are present and work
perfectly. The gear knob is below and next to the gearbox shift stick.
The Body
The
aluminum body is in very good condition. Especially if you consider that it has
still it’s original paint! Of course you can see here and there that it isn’t
new, some scratches and age marks. But for a 30 year old vehicle, it is very
very beautiful! The firewall and foot wells are totally clean and rust free. The
doors are totally straight, close and open perfectly. There is some rust at the
bottoms, which isn’t visible from the outside and isn’t bad. Something that is
very typical for a Defender. Now water that enters the inside of the doors
through the windows can easily flow out. The windows work as they should. The locks all
work and on the same key.
The
Defender has a height adjustable tow bar with electrics. Also a robust winch
bumper with A-bar is mounted with big Wipac lights. They can be switched on and
off by a switch in the dash.
The Chassis
The complete
chassis is in perfect condition. It is hard and strong as to expect from this
car. It has been coated with a special impregnation substance that prevents
rust and keeps it strong. This was done every two years. Over that layer, there
is black over coating. The chassis number or VIN is clearly visible. The VIN
is: SALLDHMV1AA198497. Encoded this means:
SAL
Manufacturer code: Land Rover
LD
Model: Defender
(for early models: Ninety, or One Ten)
H
Wheel base: 110 inch
M
Body type:
4-door station wagon (LWB)
V
Engine type: 3.5
liter V8 petrol, carburetor
1
Steering and
transmission: Right-hand drive (RHD), 4-speed manual (LT95)
A
Model year: 1983
A
Assembly location: Solihull, UK
198497
Serial number
The Interior
The
inside of the vehicle is sound proofed and has the original carpets or rubber
mats. The headlining is in perfect condition with almost no spots or other
marks of age, which is very exceptional. The seats are brown/beige,
leather/cloth and in very good condition. There are 3 seats on the front row, 3
on the middle row and 2 benches in the rear that will fit 4 adults or 6
children. Seatbelts are mounted.
The Rest
Recently
replaced:
Shocks and suspension rear
Fuel tank
Lighting all round
Brakes and brake pipes
Rear exhaust with silencer
Seatbelts
The
Defender has got 5 Michelin all terrain tires which are almost like new. Even the spare wheel, which is mounted on a
swing away carrier to take the load of the back door, is in very good condition
Service
It has
just got a full service. All the oils and lubricants in the axles, gearbox, transfer
box and so one have either been refreshed or filled up. It has also got 8 new
spark plugs. The Defender’s power steering system is in excellent condition. I
have owned many Defenders and driven even more of them, but I never felt one
that is driving and steering so well. No play at all in the steering wheel,
which is rather strange for a classic Defender.
Trying
to be as honest as possible, I need to mention that the bottoms of the
doors have some rust, which isn’t bad but I have to mention it.
Because
it’s a 1983 vehicle, it isn’t new and has his traces of age. But being totally
original it is in an outstanding condition.
Customs, title and delivery
The vehicle passed all DOT and DMV test/inspections and is 100% USA legal. Furthermore, in contrast to a lot of Defenders for sale on ebay, this Defenderis already in the USA, New Jersey, and has cleared customs, meets all EPA & DOT regulationsand is ready to be titled. All necessary paperwork will be included.
Where needed, we can assist with the titling as we have got the experience.
DELIVERY ANYWHERE IN THE US OR CANADA IS POSSIBLE. FOR INFORMATION ON DELIVERY CALL STRYDER ON +1 4062702028
Deposit, Payment, Title
To secure the Land Rover, we require a deposit of $500,-. The remaining amount by bank transfer on the day of transportation.
After the full amount has been transferred and the car is delivered, all necessary paperwork will be send by Express delivery.
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Our Story
We started our Land Rover journey with a dream, driving a classic Defender from cape to cape. That means from the North-cape in Norway to Cape town, South Africa. Therefore we refurbished a 1986 3 door Land Rover Defender 110, and modified her to a camper van. After that, she was mechanically and optically sound to make this incredible journey. By the time our project finished, we were addicted… So we started our own business to buy, refurbish and sell classic Defenders.
This is a big adventure which makes lots of fun and gives even more happiness! Especially our happy and enthusiastic customers who still give us updates on their Land Rover experience. This makes us even more motivated to do our utmost best to deliver a high quality end product.
We don’t do every Defender that crosses our path. We only do the ones we love. As a Defender is not just another car, used to travel from A to B. Every Defender has its own character and emotional experience. And when you work with passion on something that you love, the only outcome possible is positive.
After 30 very successful projects we have harvested a huge amount of knowledge. Together with a team of very enthusiastic and experienced land rover mechanics we are able to deliver a beautiful and high quality Defender.
We can’t guarantee that you will have a trouble free experience with these classic beauties given their age, that would be unreal, but we can guarantee that we checked, repaired/renewed and checked again all parts!
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