1988 Land Rover Defender 110 V8 (from Saudi Arabia) on 2040-cars
Rockford, Michigan, United States
Body Type:Wagon
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:V8
Fuel Type:gas
For Sale By:Private Seller
Model: Defender
Trim: 110 County
Options: 4-Wheel Drive
Drive Type: 5 speed
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Mileage: 50,000
Exterior Color: White
Number of Cylinders: 8
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
First, the car is 1988 NOT 1980, I had to do this because VIN number didn't go through on Ebay.
This Land Rover 110 is all original and imported last April. It passed Customs without any problem and now has a clear Michigan title.
This Land Rover spent most of its life in Saudi Arabia hence there is no rust on the car. Bulkhead, A- , B- and C- pillar and foot wells are all original and not rusty. Also the undersides of the doors are in perfect condition The frame has never been welded.
It has an original factory installed, working air conditioner.
The mileage is 84.454 km's (approx. 50.000 miles). I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the odometer but given the condition of the car, I can imagine it would be correct.
Mechanical
- factory installed air conditioner, refilled and repaired in Nov 2011 for around $ 1,300
- carburaters overhauled earlier this year by a Land Rover specialist
- new plugs, coil, cables etc. in January of this year
- I have an invoice stating the gearbox and clutch cylinders have been overhauled in 2008
- engine runs very nice, always starts on the first try
- power steering works well, loosing a drop of oil though
- second gear sometimes is difficult to engage
- 5 speed transmission
- horn isn't working (most likely I will fix that one of these days)
- BRAND new Michelin tires and rims (5x)
Body
- No rust !!!
- original paint !!
- nice paint but a little faded on the wheel wells
- dent in the left quarter panel
- occasional small dents throughout the body. Nothing serious but if you expect a car in perfect, A1 condition this is not the car for you
- I have a roofrack with it. This is homemade and I didn't like it so took it off. The buyer can have it if he wants
- Where the roofrack was attached to the roof there are some paint scratches and also where it attached to the hinges of the windsheeld there is corrosion on the hinges.
Interior
- generally in good condition
- new seat covers on front seat and rear bench seat
- right now there is only one side rear bench installed, the second one comes with it
- carpet looks nice but is homemade.
- drivers seat has tear in the cover
- radio and speakers are installed but not working
Frame
- never welded
- body coated as shown in most pictures
- I have pictures from before the body coat, so you can see there is no rust.
Extras:
- as said, the buyer can have the roofrack (and ladder) if he wants but don't expect a fancy one.
- ABS air compressor installed in the back of the car. (and working)
- airbags for rear springs (not currently installed)
- radio and 4 speakers installed but not working
- cubybox slightly damaged
- Stainless steel fuel tank
- spare wheel carrier
If you are looking for a nice, reliable 110, this could be the one for you.
You are more than welcome to inspect and drive it. I live 30 minutes away form Grand Rapids, MI (GRR) airport and can pick you up from there.
I maintain the right to end this auction early as I have also listed it elsewhere.
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