Very Original LHD Diesel Land Rover Defender 90, Recently Refurbished

Description for Land Rover Defender 1985

View Our Other Listings | Contact Us | Print this listing Very Original LHD Diesel Land Rover Defender 90. Recently RefurbishedMid-Century Motoring3199 Albany Post Rd. Ste. 107FBuchanan. NY 10511Call Us Today(914) 402-5799Ask Us A Question Vehicle DetailsYear: 1985Make: Land RoverModel: Defender 90Stock Number: 61405Mileage: 109480Transmission: UnspecifiedEngine: 4 Cylinder. 2. 5 LExterior Color: WhiteInterior Color: TanTitle: Clear Highly original and with many period-appropriate upgrades. this 1985 Land Rover Defender 90 (SALLDVAC8AA238486) is a two owner truck that has been preserved in excellent condition over the past thirty years. A continental European example. it features left hand drive and a reliable 2. 5 liter diesel engine that provides good torque off-road and a competent performance on pavement too. The truck is in top mechanical shape. with an excellent LT77 five-speed gearbox complemented by a solid clutch. Disc brakes up front and drums in the rear provide plenty of stopping power. while the suspension has benefitted from fresh rear shocks fitted last summer. New u-joints and steering knuckles were also added at the time. along with a replacement rear exhaust section. The engine is a strong. efficient performer and does not smoke under operation. though it does release a puff during cold starts as is typical of a diesel of this vintage. All electronics function properly except for the ammeter. which is currently disconnected. A very solid and straight body wearing mostly original paint. this Defender has the perfect balance of patina. It’s not too precious to hit the mud. yet after a bath will look very presentable parked in town. Both doors were repainted last year and had the typical galvanic corrosion trouble spots professionally remediated at that time. Underneath. the original chassis and crossmembers are very solid and show only slight patches of surface corrosion. All four wheels and the full-size spare mounted on the rear door were refinished in gloss black for contrast and present in flawless condition. Other upgrades include a new gloss black fascia (grill and headlight surrounds). new front and rear lights. new side steps. and new mirrors. Inside. this Defender has received a full “County”-spec interior upgrade. featuring six moorland cloth seats. They are in beautiful condition throughout. with only slight cracking of the vinyl tops on two of the rear jump seats (all cloth is excellent and intact). Complementing the seats is a refurbished matching headliner. complete with a working analog temperature gauge by the rearview mirror. The truck also has a sunroof up front. a new set of rubber mats installed. and a center console with a locking storage compartment. The original. complete tool roll and jack are included. as is its former European license plate. All titles dating back to 1985 are present. and the odometer currently reads 176. 91 kilometers (109. 80) miles. Mid-Century Motoring is committed to providing our clients with legally imported Land Rovers. With help from our overseas specialists and shipping partners. we ensure that all of our Defenders are in full compliance with federal import regulations. This vehicle has successfully cleared US Customs and is available in person at our showroom. Please allow two to three weeks for a title/transferrable registration. Call (914) 402 5799 or emailinfo@midcenturymotoring. com for more information. Additional Photos Warranty InformationThis vehicle is being sold as is. where is with no warranty. expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description. authenticity. genuineness. or defects herein. and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness. imperfection. defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle. and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. Terms & ConditionsAll vehicle sales subject to Mid-Century Motoring's Purchase Agreement. Please contact us for more information. For cars available via auction. the winning bidder must contact Mid-Century Motoring within 24 hours of the auction's close and provide a $500 deposit within 48 hours of the auction's close. See our other listings