Here we have a very original 1987 Land Rover Defender 90 V8 Station Wagon. This is a right-hand drive model recently imported from the UK. eBay does not recognize the UK VIN and lists the vehicle as a 1980 model, however, it is a 1987 and I have the UK registration document to verify this.

It is a genuine Defender 90 station wagon with seating for seven. It has the 3.5L V8 which is quite rare for this UK model (most have the 2.5L 4-cylinder diesel or petrol.) It starts, runs, drives and stops perfectly and has good power and torque from the V8. Odometer has 111,000 recorded miles.

Just prior to export the vehicle passed the UK Ministry of Transport (MOT) test, which is required every year in the UK. This test is much more stringent than the inspections we have here in the US and the Land Rover passed no problem. The MOT test also advises on issues that may arise with the vehicle in the near future, however the Land Rover passed clear with no advisories and is therefore a safe and sound vehicle and certified to drive on UK roads. I will provide the MOT certificate to the new buyer.

I have all the import paperwork from US Customs and the vehicle is ready to be titled and registered in the US. Check with your state on requirements for titling and registering and I will ensure you have the required paperwork. I can title the vehicle in Texas if required.

Exterior

The paint and exterior decals all appear to be original. The vehicle is very clean and paint is shiny. Land Rover panels are aluminum and over the years can tend to oxidize. Where this occurs it causes the paint to bubble up and this has happened in a few places on the bodywork. This is purely cosmetic and as you can see from the pictures the vehicle still looks good but close up the oxidation is noticeable.

Interior

The interior is again very original, clean and tidy for 27 years old. It has the original Land Rover fitted rubber floor mats. Nothing bad to say about the interior apart from the headliner panel is sagging slightly in the rear.

Mechanical

Then engine and 5-speed transmission perform very well. It starts runs and idles well. It shifts through the gears well with no funny noises. Clutch is strong and smooth. Brakes are also strong and smooth. Vehicle runs very well with no issues. The chassis has had some weld repairs over the years and has had a new rear cross-member fitted recently.

Vehicle is located in Spring, TX, just north of Houston. Viewing welcome.

I will help with shipping where I can or work with your designated shipper.

I require a $500 deposit within 24hrs of eBay sale and full payment with 7 days by bank transfer. Collection within 14 days.

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Jaguar has announced that Jeff Curry will be serving as the brand's new North American vice president, effective August 13. The move is a coup for Jag, which lured Curry away from his previous posting as VP of marketing for Ferrari North America, and is further evidence of just how strong Jaguar's comeback has gotten.
Curry has spent over 20 years in the auto industry, and has worked with Audi, SiriusXM and Land Rover, where he made his start in the industry. His primary responsibilities with Jaguar will cover marketing communications, customer relationship management, and product planning.
Jaguar Land Rover's North American president, Andy Goss, heaped praise on the brand's newest addition saying, "Jeff brings with him extensive automotive and luxury marketing experience, critical expertise in leading-edge technologies and a personal passion for automobiles."

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Jaguar's long-rumored crossover won't be built on the same platform as the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, says the Australian site Car Advice. The future of the new CUV remains uncertain, but if Jaguar does dip its toes into the SUV/crossover pool, though, the new vehicle will likely be a car-based soft roader, lacking (or perhaps more appropriately, not needing) the off-road-engineered chops inherent in Land Rover's small CUV platform.
Jaguar product planner Steven De Ploey explained to Car Advice, "There's many groups around the world [platform sharing] - obviously Volkswagen Group is doing it all the time - but I think we have to be careful. He added, "Jaguar is something quite different... It's about capability, but very much on-road focused capability." That seems to gel with our suspicions that the XQ, as it's expected to be called, will share its platform with an upcoming small Jaguar sedan, the oft-rumored X-Type successor.
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With temperatures that can drop to minus 55 degrees Fahrenheit, International Falls was chosen to mimic some of the worst weather a Jaguar or Land Rover will ever see. The grounds house testing chambers, various road surfaces and even a frozen lake. This new facility complements the hot-weather testing grounds in Phoenix, AZ.
The official press release is posted below.

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