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Maris Widgeon



Member Since: 11 Dec 2013
Location: Cotswolds
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England 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
Great Uncle
My defender has now got a Great Uncle to look up to. Whilst taking our dogs for a walk on bank holiday mon. We saw this lovely series one in a yard less than two miles from home. On asking the guy who was in his garden if we could take a look he informed us that it was for sale. After convincing ourselves that we needed it ,and living with someone who recognises a thing of beauty ,we became the very proud owners of another land rover.
It is a 1956 88inch it is not 100% original ,and has a series 3 engine ,but drives really well and only needs a little bit of TLC to make it just right and get it right for the next 60 years.
No tax ,no MOT, cheap insurance, and great fun to drive,we have told ourselves that we can't go wrong ,and after all its only money.

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Rosco



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
That's a cracking find there Maris. I'm very jealous 2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone
2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone
2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW
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bpman



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2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
Great when things like that happen, enjoy dual ownership Thumbs Up
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Re: Great Uncle
Maris Widgeon wrote:
My defender has now got a Great Uncle to look up to. Whilst taking our dogs for a walk on bank holiday mon. We saw this lovely series one in a yard less than two miles from home. On asking the guy who was in his garden if we could take a look he informed us that it was for sale. After convincing ourselves that we needed it ,and living with someone who recognises a thing of beauty ,we became the very proud owners of another land rover.
It is a 1956 88inch it is not 100% original ,and has a series 3 engine ,but drives really well and only needs a little bit of TLC to make it just right and get it right for the next 60 years.
No tax ,no MOT, cheap insurance, and great fun to drive,we have told ourselves that we can't go wrong ,and after all its only money.

What a brilliant story and excellent outcome for you... Thumbs Up

Just shows it pays to talk (and ask the right questions!)... Mr. Green  Rog... Mr. Green
The GREEN One...

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Post #415763 12th Apr 2015 6:18pm
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ian series 1



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Location: south
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Bonatti Grey
Nice find! Proper Land Rover.... :whistle

You will not regret buying it for one minuite!

Do you have any history with it? its always nice to know its life story. 80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.
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Maris Widgeon



Member Since: 11 Dec 2013
Location: Cotswolds
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England 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
It has had 4previous owners and spent a lot of its time as a garage tow truck in the south east . Had quite a large referb. in the 90s for which I have photos. The best bit is that I have the buff log book with it and a mass of historical receipts etc.
As most old vehicles it has had a life ,but it wears it well and each dent ,and scratch ,can tell a story and make it so interesting to own.
Post #415767 12th Apr 2015 6:28pm
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Ellisboy



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1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi CSW Epsom Green
Lovely Thumbs Up
Post #415785 12th Apr 2015 7:05pm
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ian series 1



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Bonatti Grey
Just as they should be!

Summers around the corner......enjoy! 80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.
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Lou Sparts



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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver
With that KM registration it was probably registered in Maidstone so the South East bit fits. Nice find Thumbs Up 2005 Td5 90 XS

Steve
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shaggydog



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Fantastic pair!

Looks like your on to a winner when the sun comes out! Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

Self confessed mileage hunter Very Happy
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Maris Widgeon



Member Since: 11 Dec 2013
Location: Cotswolds
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England 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
Just an update on my series 1 . Have put on a new canvas and changed the wheels and tyres ,trying to keep an authentic look.
We took a run up to Eastnor Castle to the heritage day, which was a low key enjoyable day with access to the house and gardens.


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ian series 1



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Bonatti Grey
Are you taking it up to Derbyshire for the S1 rally? 80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.
Post #427539 31st May 2015 4:19pm
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Maris Widgeon



Member Since: 11 Dec 2013
Location: Cotswolds
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England 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
Would love to but work commitments make it a no go, but absolutely loving series 1 ownership.
Post #427542 31st May 2015 4:30pm
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ian series 1



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Bonatti Grey
I would have loved to have gone to Eastnor Big Cry

Certainly not missing it next year!

Glad your enjoying your S1, Thumbs Up 80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.
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peterl



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1987 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Epsom Green
Like the wheeli bin behind the hi cap, tow mine behind the 90....
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