The Land Rover Defender is an off-road vehicle produced under this name by the British manufacturer, Land Rover, since 1991. However, the vehicle is the direct heir of the first Land Rover that made its debut in 1948. The first prototype was built by the British automaker in 1947 and it was designed for the army. This iconic car was improved over the years and it has been known for generations as a national treasure.
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Sunday, 26 January 2014
LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90 TD5 BLACK | Auction Sale
LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90 TD5 BLACK | eBay:
Hi and
thank you for looking at my land rover defender td5 van 2 seater in java black
i have had this car for a year now i brought it with a small bit of damage to
the front witch was repaired withe genuine parts to a very high standard £2000
receipts to prove and it had a vic check
thank you for looking at my land rover defender td5 van 2 seater in java black
i have had this car for a year now i brought it with a small bit of damage to
the front witch was repaired withe genuine parts to a very high standard £2000
receipts to prove and it had a vic check
no chassis
rust no body rust all just been waxoyl
rust no body rust all just been waxoyl
2003 53
plate
plate
it is taxed
till april
till april
and mot/ed
till september
till september
i have
never taken it off roading only on our fields in the hunting season.
never taken it off roading only on our fields in the hunting season.
i am only
selling as i have purchased a 62 plate 110 as my wife doesnt like sitting in
the back of my 90
selling as i have purchased a 62 plate 110 as my wife doesnt like sitting in
the back of my 90
it has
remote central locking with alarm and imoberliser and brand new spare keys
never been used i have also made other security adjustments and i will show to
the new owner
remote central locking with alarm and imoberliser and brand new spare keys
never been used i have also made other security adjustments and i will show to
the new owner
it has
electric front windows witch work perfectly.
electric front windows witch work perfectly.
it has 5x
boost alloy wheels with continental tyres witch were brand new 6 months ago
receipts to prove the rear spare has a mitcerlin tyre as some toe rag decided
he liked my spare.
boost alloy wheels with continental tyres witch were brand new 6 months ago
receipts to prove the rear spare has a mitcerlin tyre as some toe rag decided
he liked my spare.
i brought a
puma tdci bonnet witch cost me £400 receipts to prove
puma tdci bonnet witch cost me £400 receipts to prove
the front
seats and centre consall are a checker plate design witch i belive are guinine
land rover as there are LR stamps on them.
seats and centre consall are a checker plate design witch i belive are guinine
land rover as there are LR stamps on them.
i have
fitted clear indicators all round
fitted clear indicators all round
it has a
front xs bumper
front xs bumper
the car has
alive tuning stickers on it i have no receipts or evidence that this is an
alive tunning tuned car but it is faster than my friends td5 and it has been
de-cated and every one comments on just how nice it sounds i have a spare cat
for it and and a brand new front bumper
alive tuning stickers on it i have no receipts or evidence that this is an
alive tunning tuned car but it is faster than my friends td5 and it has been
de-cated and every one comments on just how nice it sounds i have a spare cat
for it and and a brand new front bumper
it has a
leather xs steering wheel what i removed from my 110 when i brought a startec
steering wheel these make £250 on ebay.
leather xs steering wheel what i removed from my 110 when i brought a startec
steering wheel these make £250 on ebay.
it has some
small scuff marks on the trim below doors and some very minor marks else where
but that is it i will polish and service
the truck before it goes.
small scuff marks on the trim below doors and some very minor marks else where
but that is it i will polish and service
the truck before it goes.
i have
serviced religiously every 3 months.
serviced religiously every 3 months.
i have
described as best and as honestly as i can please no messers we all know what
these trucks are worth especially as the will stop being made in 2015, mine
with out a doubt is one of the best td5s about in my opinion.
described as best and as honestly as i can please no messers we all know what
these trucks are worth especially as the will stop being made in 2015, mine
with out a doubt is one of the best td5s about in my opinion.
any
inspections welcome
inspections welcome
for more
info call me sensible hours on 07530738792
info call me sensible hours on 07530738792
ps please
excuse any of my bad spelling
excuse any of my bad spelling
1991 LAND ROVER 90 DEFENDER 300 Tdi Auction Sale
1991 LAND ROVER 90 DEFENDER 300 Tdi | eBay:
Welcome to
the auction of our incredibly smart little Defender 90. The truck really is a
tribute to her former keeper who has put an incredible amount of time, money
and love into the vehicle, producing what you see today. This is not your run
of the mill abused Land Rover, but has been a young mans pride and joy. It has
been his daily drive to and from work, NOT an Off Road thrash!
the auction of our incredibly smart little Defender 90. The truck really is a
tribute to her former keeper who has put an incredible amount of time, money
and love into the vehicle, producing what you see today. This is not your run
of the mill abused Land Rover, but has been a young mans pride and joy. It has
been his daily drive to and from work, NOT an Off Road thrash!
The Land
Rover started out in life as 200 Tdi, but has since had a low mileage 300 Tdi
installed, along with a 300 Tdi gearbox and a Discovery transfer box making it
far more pleasurable to use and drive daily. Not only does it mean you can
cruise at higher speeds, it is also more economical.
Rover started out in life as 200 Tdi, but has since had a low mileage 300 Tdi
installed, along with a 300 Tdi gearbox and a Discovery transfer box making it
far more pleasurable to use and drive daily. Not only does it mean you can
cruise at higher speeds, it is also more economical.
Exterior
wise, you can see that the truck is stunning. It has recently undergone a full
professional paint job, and the finish is excellent. It is not your usual
ageing Defender finish! It is the
standard that you would expect on a modern car. The roof has been finished in
black, and a newer style grill etc has been fitted bringing the truck into the
21st century! ~ Just look at the photo
of it sat next to a younger brother for comparison! (I personally would put a
private plate on the truck and it really would look ageless.)
wise, you can see that the truck is stunning. It has recently undergone a full
professional paint job, and the finish is excellent. It is not your usual
ageing Defender finish! It is the
standard that you would expect on a modern car. The roof has been finished in
black, and a newer style grill etc has been fitted bringing the truck into the
21st century! ~ Just look at the photo
of it sat next to a younger brother for comparison! (I personally would put a
private plate on the truck and it really would look ageless.)
There is a
tiny spot of paint that has come off the passenger side front wheel arch trim
which can be seen in the photo if you look closely, and I will try and get this
touched in this week.
tiny spot of paint that has come off the passenger side front wheel arch trim
which can be seen in the photo if you look closely, and I will try and get this
touched in this week.
The chassis
is excellent, and was wax oiled annually by its former keeper. The rear cross
member has been changed, and is so good it literally shines! The alloys are
literally spotless, and she has been recently shod with 4 brand new tyres.
Tucked behind the smart wheels, she is sat on disc brakes all round, so stops
as well as she goes!
is excellent, and was wax oiled annually by its former keeper. The rear cross
member has been changed, and is so good it literally shines! The alloys are
literally spotless, and she has been recently shod with 4 brand new tyres.
Tucked behind the smart wheels, she is sat on disc brakes all round, so stops
as well as she goes!
The tuck
has also benefited from a 2 inch lift kit. It has been tastefully done and
doesn't look silly.
has also benefited from a 2 inch lift kit. It has been tastefully done and
doesn't look silly.
The
interior is again excellent, and has had some nice modern touches added. These
include a fabulous multi media entertainment unit with full Sat Nav, USB,
Bluetooth Handsfree, iPod connection etc etc. This is linked up to some pretty
serious speakers!
interior is again excellent, and has had some nice modern touches added. These
include a fabulous multi media entertainment unit with full Sat Nav, USB,
Bluetooth Handsfree, iPod connection etc etc. This is linked up to some pretty
serious speakers!
The floors
have all been fully carpeted and sound deadened, front and rear. It has also
had new insulated headlining all the way through. There is also a new Britpart
centre cubby box with cup holders.
have all been fully carpeted and sound deadened, front and rear. It has also
had new insulated headlining all the way through. There is also a new Britpart
centre cubby box with cup holders.
The only
minor let down inside is a couple of small tears in the passenger seat base.
minor let down inside is a couple of small tears in the passenger seat base.
The engine
is on the button, and has again had money thrown at it. It has recently had a
new Cylinder-head and head gasket as there was a hairline crack in the
original.
is on the button, and has again had money thrown at it. It has recently had a
new Cylinder-head and head gasket as there was a hairline crack in the
original.
So, I have
described what we have here today, but will quickly run a low down on the
trucks history as far as I have been informed.
described what we have here today, but will quickly run a low down on the
trucks history as far as I have been informed.
In 2007 it
had done 150,000 miles, but was then off the road until 2012. It was during
this time that it underwent its transformation. The engine fitted had done
68,000 miles, and at this time a replacement clock was fitted to match the
mileage. As she sits today, it has now done 77,000. During this time, quite
literally everything has been done, so you are buying a Land Rover that has
been built to last, with one of the nicest engines you could wish for!
had done 150,000 miles, but was then off the road until 2012. It was during
this time that it underwent its transformation. The engine fitted had done
68,000 miles, and at this time a replacement clock was fitted to match the
mileage. As she sits today, it has now done 77,000. During this time, quite
literally everything has been done, so you are buying a Land Rover that has
been built to last, with one of the nicest engines you could wish for!
She is
MOT'd till the 3rd of October, and taxed till the end of March, so is ready to
be driven away and enjoyed by her new owner.
MOT'd till the 3rd of October, and taxed till the end of March, so is ready to
be driven away and enjoyed by her new owner.
I am going
to request that you do not ask me If I have a "buy now price". I
would like the auction to run till the end.
to request that you do not ask me If I have a "buy now price". I
would like the auction to run till the end.
I think
this covers everything, but do of course feel free to get in touch with any
queries you might have.
this covers everything, but do of course feel free to get in touch with any
queries you might have.
We are
based just outside the market town of Leominster in HEREFORDSHIRE, not
Hertfordshire.
based just outside the market town of Leominster in HEREFORDSHIRE, not
Hertfordshire.
And last
but not least, please please PLEASE only bid on the vehicle if you are a
serious buyer and understand that when placing a bid that you are entering a
legally binding contract. I am a
straight and honest Chap, so please return me the same courtesy!
but not least, please please PLEASE only bid on the vehicle if you are a
serious buyer and understand that when placing a bid that you are entering a
legally binding contract. I am a
straight and honest Chap, so please return me the same courtesy!
Please feel
free to email or preferably call me with any questions or to arrange a viewing.
free to email or preferably call me with any questions or to arrange a viewing.
My mobile
is 07734 201 338, or alternatively on 01568 610 058.
is 07734 201 338, or alternatively on 01568 610 058.
Thanks for
looking, and Good Luck! Regards, Ben.
looking, and Good Luck! Regards, Ben.
Thursday, 23 January 2014
First drive: racing Land Rover Defender - BBC Top Gear
First drive: racing Land Rover Defender - BBC Top Gear:
TG gets an exclusive thrash in Bowler’s rally-prep edition of LR’s farm donkey. Greatest race car ever?
That looks very much like a racing version of the Land RoverDefender. Which would be ridiculous. So what is it?
It's a racing version of the Land Rover Defender. Specifically, it's a racing version of the Land Rover Defender prepped by Bowler Offroad - the firm behind Hammond's favourite Wildcat - and set to compete against 14 identical clones in this year's inaugural one-make ‘Defender Challenge' series.
It's a racing version of the Land Rover Defender. Specifically, it's a racing version of the Land Rover Defender prepped by Bowler Offroad - the firm behind Hammond's favourite Wildcat - and set to compete against 14 identical clones in this year's inaugural one-make ‘Defender Challenge' series.
Sounds amazing. 15 Defenders charging round Silverstone, three abreast into the first corner, tilting merrily, swapping paint...
Sadly not. The Defender Challenge is a British mud'n'gravel rally raid series designed to get inexperienced drivers and navigators on the first rung of the rally raid ladder. Essentially it's a feeder for the Dakar.
So is this the LR equivalent of X-Raid's Mini Countryman? A spaceframe, silhouette racer bearing no relation to the production car?
Very much not. This is a genuine Defender 90 (yeah, the short-wheelbase one) inside and out, right down to the Sixties-spec stubby switchgear, welly-boot-optimised pedals and bare-metal doors. It has, however, been adorned with much race jewellery: full buckets with five-point harnesses, a pair of fire extinguishers (in case one of the extinguishers catches on fire?), intercom, kill switches and an FIA-approved roll cage.
And race-grade sequential gearbox, surely?
Surely not. Though this Defender boasts a giant new aluminium gearstick, its agricultural six-speed manual ‘box and bombproof four-wheel drive remain unchanged.
At least the grumbly diesel has been switched for a big V8, right?
Wrong. The Defender Challenge racers retain the road (or perhaps field) car's 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel, though with an ECU flash upping power to 175bhp and 331l bft of torque. This car, however, boasts Bowler's ‘Stage 2' tune, which adds a new turbo, intercooler, induction kit and exhaust for an output of 180bhp and 413 torques.
So what's it like as a race car?
It's a Defender. What do you think it's going to be like? It leans, it slews, it bellows like a bull elephant with a gammy knee.
Terrible, then?
No, brilliant. See, the problem with proper hardcore race cars is that - unless you're blessed with Stig-spec reactions - by the time you've spotted that you've exceeded the limit and have attempted to apply some sort of correction, you're already spinning at terrifying speed across a gravel trap or plunging down a mud bank. This Defender lets you know, very early and very graphically, that you're getting out of shape.
I assume this happens a lot.
Yes it does. On soft terrain, the Defender's not-so-racing height and weight means turning in too quickly results in massive understeer and no change of direction. Which means you have to apply proper racing technique: trail-brake into the corner, get the weight onto the Defender's big square nose, allow the big Kumho tyres up front to dig their teeth into the dirt. It's My First Lesson in race-car dynamics, one that happens at nice, manageable speeds and with caricatured response. It's my sort of racer.
Yeah, but can it jump?
Can it ever. With its massive axle articulation, the Defender absorbs three-foot high berms with barely a shimmer, and land mighty leaps with immaculate damping. Mr Vettel's 2014 F1 car cannot do this.
And that's rather the point in the Defender. It's not a serious, brow-furrowing sports car. It's flawed, furry-edged and, most importantly, fun. It is impossible, literally impossible to pilot the Defender at pace over a couple of miles of bumps and ramps and mud without whooping into your race helmet. The old donkey ain't slow, either: get the 2.2 diesel around its 3000rpm sweet spot and it shoves the big ‘Fender along with impressive gusto.
I want to play. How do I join in?
Better get a wriggle on. Most of the 15 Defender Challenge cars are already spoken for, but a couple of spaces remain available. £50k will buy your rally-prep Defender, while a further £10,000 secures entry into this year's seven-race championship. Bowler reckons even total novices should be ready for the Dakar after a couple of years. And don't forget it's road-legal, so once you're done bashing lumps out of Welsh forests, you can give Porsche Cayman drivers a bit of a scare on muddy back-roads...
Sadly not. The Defender Challenge is a British mud'n'gravel rally raid series designed to get inexperienced drivers and navigators on the first rung of the rally raid ladder. Essentially it's a feeder for the Dakar.
So is this the LR equivalent of X-Raid's Mini Countryman? A spaceframe, silhouette racer bearing no relation to the production car?
Very much not. This is a genuine Defender 90 (yeah, the short-wheelbase one) inside and out, right down to the Sixties-spec stubby switchgear, welly-boot-optimised pedals and bare-metal doors. It has, however, been adorned with much race jewellery: full buckets with five-point harnesses, a pair of fire extinguishers (in case one of the extinguishers catches on fire?), intercom, kill switches and an FIA-approved roll cage.
And race-grade sequential gearbox, surely?
Surely not. Though this Defender boasts a giant new aluminium gearstick, its agricultural six-speed manual ‘box and bombproof four-wheel drive remain unchanged.
At least the grumbly diesel has been switched for a big V8, right?
Wrong. The Defender Challenge racers retain the road (or perhaps field) car's 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel, though with an ECU flash upping power to 175bhp and 331l bft of torque. This car, however, boasts Bowler's ‘Stage 2' tune, which adds a new turbo, intercooler, induction kit and exhaust for an output of 180bhp and 413 torques.
So what's it like as a race car?
It's a Defender. What do you think it's going to be like? It leans, it slews, it bellows like a bull elephant with a gammy knee.
Terrible, then?
No, brilliant. See, the problem with proper hardcore race cars is that - unless you're blessed with Stig-spec reactions - by the time you've spotted that you've exceeded the limit and have attempted to apply some sort of correction, you're already spinning at terrifying speed across a gravel trap or plunging down a mud bank. This Defender lets you know, very early and very graphically, that you're getting out of shape.
I assume this happens a lot.
Yes it does. On soft terrain, the Defender's not-so-racing height and weight means turning in too quickly results in massive understeer and no change of direction. Which means you have to apply proper racing technique: trail-brake into the corner, get the weight onto the Defender's big square nose, allow the big Kumho tyres up front to dig their teeth into the dirt. It's My First Lesson in race-car dynamics, one that happens at nice, manageable speeds and with caricatured response. It's my sort of racer.
Yeah, but can it jump?
Can it ever. With its massive axle articulation, the Defender absorbs three-foot high berms with barely a shimmer, and land mighty leaps with immaculate damping. Mr Vettel's 2014 F1 car cannot do this.
And that's rather the point in the Defender. It's not a serious, brow-furrowing sports car. It's flawed, furry-edged and, most importantly, fun. It is impossible, literally impossible to pilot the Defender at pace over a couple of miles of bumps and ramps and mud without whooping into your race helmet. The old donkey ain't slow, either: get the 2.2 diesel around its 3000rpm sweet spot and it shoves the big ‘Fender along with impressive gusto.
I want to play. How do I join in?
Better get a wriggle on. Most of the 15 Defender Challenge cars are already spoken for, but a couple of spaces remain available. £50k will buy your rally-prep Defender, while a further £10,000 secures entry into this year's seven-race championship. Bowler reckons even total novices should be ready for the Dakar after a couple of years. And don't forget it's road-legal, so once you're done bashing lumps out of Welsh forests, you can give Porsche Cayman drivers a bit of a scare on muddy back-roads...
Wednesday, 22 January 2014
LAND ROVER HYBRID SERIES 3 88" DEFENDER 200TDI 90 110- For Sale
Details >> LAND ROVER HYBRID SERIES 3 88" DEFENDER 200TDI 90 110 |
elcome to the very reluctant sale of my awesome and
very blue defender hybrid
very blue defender hybrid
just under two years ago i was having a mooch around a
local landy yard and tucked away in a corner i spotted what i initially thought
to be an old ninety, anyhow it turned out to be a little more special than just
a old ninety.
local landy yard and tucked away in a corner i spotted what i initially thought
to be an old ninety, anyhow it turned out to be a little more special than just
a old ninety.
it was infact a really well put together 88"
hybrid minus its engine and box and looking rather sorry for itself!
hybrid minus its engine and box and looking rather sorry for itself!
after a look over it i decided it needing saving it was
just too special to be broken up and forgotten.
just too special to be broken up and forgotten.
about 20mins later it was bought and i had a new
project!
project!
over the last year and a half its had loads done to it
ive taken loads of pictures along the way and will be
putting these onto cd/dvd for the lucky new owner!
putting these onto cd/dvd for the lucky new owner!
there is also a huge folder of service history, mots,
receipts and invoices that came with the landy when i bought it as always is
great fun to look through
receipts and invoices that came with the landy when i bought it as always is
great fun to look through
onto the spec
firstly the colour! if you dont like attention this is
not for you the first time i drove this was to the mot station and it literally
stopped traffic never mind people, seriously i felt like a celebrity! people
were waving, taking pictures and complimenting on how good it looks especially
women!
not for you the first time i drove this was to the mot station and it literally
stopped traffic never mind people, seriously i felt like a celebrity! people
were waving, taking pictures and complimenting on how good it looks especially
women!
the pictures dont quite capture the colour it looks
better in the metal
better in the metal
the paint is a special mix satin blue i have the paint
codes (only for the buyer) and a spare half litre incase you need to touch up
any scratches
codes (only for the buyer) and a spare half litre incase you need to touch up
any scratches
it has a 93,000 mile 200tdi engine and box fitted
the landy has 11 months mot but no road tax
due to the age of the landy insurance is extremely
cheap i was quoted £87 for the year fully comp 30 years old in a half decent
area with 2 years no claims.
cheap i was quoted £87 for the year fully comp 30 years old in a half decent
area with 2 years no claims.
black leather bmw seats in the front these are height
adjustable so when lifted a bit they recline a lot more than standard landy
ones also being from a sports bmw they really hold you in place! and 2 black
leather bench seats in the back its a 6 seater
adjustable so when lifted a bit they recline a lot more than standard landy
ones also being from a sports bmw they really hold you in place! and 2 black
leather bench seats in the back its a 6 seater
has wide offset modular rims with 265 75 16 tyres
due to the wide wheels and shorter than usual wheelbase
it has a tiny turning circle its impressive to say the least an absolute doddle
to park and manouvre!
it has a tiny turning circle its impressive to say the least an absolute doddle
to park and manouvre!
a straight through custom exhaust not too loud and
sounds great
sounds great
a very expensive bmc air induction kit, whooshs like a
lorry when off the power from high revs
lorry when off the power from high revs
full clear light upgrade including smoked side
repeaters
repeaters
has been waxoyled on a bone dry vehicle (no moisture
trapped under waxoyl) it was inside since the start of summer!
trapped under waxoyl) it was inside since the start of summer!
the landy is great fun to drive its quick and gets
loads of attention
loads of attention
it hasnt been abused off road either like most hybrids
have
have
i was told the vehicle was first put together in 97/98
and built using a shortened to 88" wheelbase very early 90 chassis and
various early 90 panels which is exactly what it is and the history with it
goes back a fair while to support this
and built using a shortened to 88" wheelbase very early 90 chassis and
various early 90 panels which is exactly what it is and the history with it
goes back a fair while to support this
its got the looks of a 20k defender at a fraction of
the price
the price
i really dont want to sell the blue beast but ive got
another landy project lined up and i cant keep them all.
another landy project lined up and i cant keep them all.
Tuesday, 21 January 2014
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