1979 Land Rover Defender 109 Series 3 Left Hand Drive LHD Hard Top

1979 Land Rover Defender 109 Series 3 for sale in Beaumont, Texas, United States

Condition: Used
Item location: Beaumont, Texas, United States
Make: Land Rover
Model: Defender
SubModel: Santana Especial
Type: SUV
Trim: 109 Series 3
Year: 1979
Mileage: 49100
VIN: E59808194
Color: Sand
Engine size: 2.25
Number of cylinders: 4
Fuel: Diesel
Transmission: Manual
Drive type: 4WD
Interior color: Black
Drive side: Left-hand drive
Options: 4-Wheel Drive
Vehicle Title: Clear
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Description for Land Rover Defender 1979

Land Rover Santana 109 5 door station wagon. Seats 9. All original left hand drive vehicle. 4WD

Sand color with white tropical hardtop roof (removable). Black vinyl interior in outstanding condition. Especial trim model with full headliner, and beautiful door trim which is rare on these usually utilitarian vehicles. Exterior paint is in good condition with some flaking and a little chalky on the hood. Body and panels are straight.

Mechanical: Original 2.25L diesel. Starts right up after briefly warming the glow plugs. Small amount of white smoke from tailpipe on initial startup. Idles smooth, good power. Shifts smoothly. 4 speed manual transmission. Tracks straight when driving and braking. Like any Land Rover, it's a rough ride and every trip is an adventure. Odometer does not work, shows 79k kilometers. Speedometer a little jumpy. Optional longer gearing allowing higher top speeds and can easily be driven 55 mph on the highway. Driven regularly. Air filter, oil filter serviced recently.

Car is originally from Spain (dry climate like Arizona) where it was a one owner vehicle prior to coming to the US. Legally imported, customs cleared, licensed and titled in Texas. Includes original vintage 1979 Texas plates.

Includes crank start rod, driver seat belt (not installed), extra Mann oil filters, and Land Rover restoration manuals and books.
Questions, requests for additional pictures, and inspections welcomed.
Car is for sale locally so I reserve the right to end the listing at any time. Local pick up, or buyer responsible for shipping
The vehicle is being sold "as-is" with no warranty expressed, written or implied. Any descriptions or representations are made with reasonable judgment and all efforts are made to ensure fair assessment and accuracy but they are for descriptive and identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. The seller shall not be responsible for errors in description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein and makes no warranty in connection therewith. If any aspect of the description contradicts what can be seen in the photos, then the photos shall prevail as the reference point. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, unforeseen imperfection, defect or damage. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have satisfied himself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects at the buyers request prior to the close of the auction. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any written or oral statements about the vehicle. Being a classic car in excess of 10 years of age, in mostUSstates, the mileage may be recorded as exempt. In this regard the seller makes no warranties as to the accuracy of the mileage indicated or shown and accepts no responsibility for any discrepancy with independent reports such as Carfax, AutoCheck, etc.In this regard the seller makes no warranties as to the accuracy of the mileage indicated or shown. I can hold the vehicle up to 30 days while you arrange shipping but you must immediately insure it. I will not bear any responsibility for any additional costs including storage, transportation, or repair after the close of the auction.
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