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1980 Land Rover Defender 109 on 2040-cars

US $23,200.00
Year:1980 Mileage:49000 Color: Black /
 Gray
Location:

Syracuse, Utah, United States

Syracuse, Utah, United States
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Pristine 1980 Land Rover Series II Model 109.

Body was in perfect shape, interior was just re-done and other than the original inline 4 motor that had no
overdrive, my wife and I bought it in Oregon and drove it 2500 miles south down Coast Highway to California.

Thinking I was going to keep it 100% stock as most Rover fanatics would like to see it, I decided to go full
retro-mod on it.

We kept the all aluminum frame and the pristine body in tack, everything else in the undercarriage and drive-train
had to go.

I wanted this to be a reliable vehicle that one could find parts for it anywhere in the country at your local auto
parts store.

We put in a trusty create GM Performance 5.3L V8 engine (not a junk yard re-build, a brand new motor), turbo 400
transmission hooked to an Atlas 2-speed transmission.

3 link custom long arm suspension in the front and 4 link custom long arm suspension in the rear all controlled by
Fox 2.0 Remote reservoir coil over shocks with adjustable bump stops.

Dana 44 axles were swapped in that have 4.10 gearing, electronic lockers, high performance axles and all gusseted
to ensure there are no bends or breaks out on the trails.

Sway bars front and rear keep this top heavy vehicle in check both on the road as well as off, and the stout
hydraulic steering assist from PSC turns the Falken Wildpeak A/T 35x12.50r17 tires

(wrapped on the AEV matte black wheels) with ease. JE Reel custom drive shafts, custom skid plates , custom engine
brace, custom oversized aluminum radiator, heavy duty AGM battery,

and a multitude of throughout the undercarriage finish out the engine and drive-train mods. The original gauges
indicate almost 50k on the vehicle, but all the modifications were done at 46,780.

So less than 4000 miles are on the wear and tear.


That "only 4k on the wear and tear" also includes the paint. A fresh "Triple Deep Black" paint from PPG was sprayed
just before all the mods to the vehicle took place.

Paint along with 90% of all the tubular accessories on the vehicle had a fresh coat of paint or powder coat put on
them.


Interior was modified to accept the automatic transmission with a Speedshift shifter as well as the Vintage Air Air
Conditioning unit.

Yes, there are little items like the dash that could be re-covered due to minor tears in it, but that along with
other mods to the new owner can be done easily at any interior shop.


This Rover was built right with no expense spared. From the vintage and top of the line Warn M8274 to the amazing
headlights from JW Speaker,

the list of added accessories and custom work on this vehicle doesn't stop. Not only does it look perfect, it
drives and more importantly works fantastic out on the trails where it was meant to be.

Shown on one of the images, it comes with a roof top tent (also in perfect shape). If your looking for a vehicle
that turns heads no matter where you drive it,

easily cruises over any obstacle you put in front of it, and uber reliable...this 1980 Land Rover Series II Model
109 is perfect. Plus, it is priced well below other "Defenders"

out there with half the whistles and bells that this beauty has.


Right Hand Drive

5.3L V8 GM Performance Motor (6200 miles on the motor)

Howell Tuned ECU

Turbo 400 Transmission

Spectre Performance Air Induction Kit

Atlas 2-speed Transfer Case

Custom Transfer Case Skid Plate

Dana 44 Axles – 4.10 gearing – Electric Lockers

Custom Long Arm Suspension system

Custom engine brace

Heavy Duty Front & Rear Custom Sway Bar

Fox 2.0 Remote Bypass Coil Over Shocks

Custom Quiet DynoMax Exhaust System

PSC Motorsports Hydraulic Steering Assist System

JE Reel Custom Drive Shafts

Custom oversized Aluminum Radiator with electric fan

Custom Aluminum transmission radiator with electric fan

Vintage Air Air Conditioning

Custom covered Land Rover Cloth Seat Covers

Triple Deep Black Paint from PPG

AEV Pinter Wheels – 17x9 (full size spare)

Falken Wildpeak A/T 35x12.50r17 Tires (full size spare)

Warn 8274 Winch

JW Speaker 8” round Performance LED Headlights

Custom front & rear fender flares – Powder Coated Black

Safari Cargo Rack

Serengeti Roof Top Tent

Tubular Side Steps

Signature Land Rover Rubber Floor Liners

Interior bolt in Land Rover Roll Cage

Heavy Duty AGM Battery

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European automakers gear up for Brazilian production

Mon, 07 Oct 2013

Brazil is the place to be, apparently. Toyota has been investing in the South American country, as has BMW, which announced a $261 million investment in October 2012, on the heels of an Audi factory announcement in San José Chiapa. The high-end immigration is only set to continue, as Mercedes-Benz and Jaguar-Land Rover have both announced plans to set up manufacturing operations there.
Mercedes is the big news here, as its new facility will see the German manufacturer invest 170-million euros for production of its next-generation C-Class and upcoming GLA-Class. "Brazil is an important future market. With our local production we accept the challenge and take on the competition," noted Andreas Renschler, Management Board member for Production and Procurement at Mercedes-Benz Cars and Mercedes-Benz Vans. Production is expected to begin by 2016.
Jaguar-Land Rover, meanwhile, isn't so concrete in its plans. The news of its investment in South America comes from a job posting for a plant quality manager in Brazil that was picked up by the UK's AutoCar. "Portuguese language skills will be definite advantage" for interested candidates, according to the job listing. The want ad follows on the heels of remarks by Jaguar Land Rover's Dr. Ralph Speth, who said there are "very intensive discussions" with Brazil's government. Unlike Mercedes, there's no mention of which vehicles will be produced in South America, although AutoCar thinks the Freelander, sold in the US as the LR2, is a leading contender.

Jaguar Heritage to auction off part of its classic-car collection

Mon, Feb 19 2018

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