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jimblowscash



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United Kingdom 1998 Defender 90 V8 Petrol 50th Auto Atlantis Blue
So a few more pics through from Simon, he insists on 6 layers of colour, from the factory the 50th had 2 layers, the colour ( atlantis blue ) is amazing in that depending on how the light strikes it you can see blues or greens in the paint, on Simons restorations you can see many more due to the depth of colour. When I say he makes them look better than new Im not joking!


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It won't be long before the jigsaw puzzle re build commences! and I can't wait!!

( well spotted Roma )

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Romadog



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It won't be long before the jigsaw puzzle re build commences! and I can wait!!


Typo or extending the payment time !!
Rolling with laughter
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jimblowscash



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United Kingdom 1998 Defender 90 V8 Petrol 50th Auto Atlantis Blue
Ha well you know Simon! I hate to say it but I know whatever the total bill it will be worth every Penny!
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jimblowscash



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United Kingdom 1998 Defender 90 V8 Petrol 50th Auto Atlantis Blue
so its all coming back together, the las of the paintwork is almost complete and attention will next be on the interior!

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steve E



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Think there will be a fight for this if you decide to part with it.

Going to be amazing Thumbs Up
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landybear



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Post #525523 20th Apr 2016 1:45pm
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jimblowscash



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United Kingdom 1998 Defender 90 V8 Petrol 50th Auto Atlantis Blue
steve E wrote:
Think there will be a fight for this if you decide to part with it.

Going to be amazing Thumbs Up


Crying or Very sad I'm writing the sales advert at the moment...
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steve E



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nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Don't do it Shocked
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Pickles



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Jimblowscash,....Yeah, well I reckon ya'd definitely be "blowing" a bit of it on this occasion, but not really "blowing" it I suppose, because it's obviously for a very good cause.
But I simply can't believe you're selling such a special Defender, which will be even more special when the "refurbishment" is complete.
I suspect that there are already buyers lined up for this?
Have you decided a price range yet?.....
Are you sure you're not "having us on" about selling, what is to some, the ultimate Defender?
Pickles.
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SteveB



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Fantastic Thumbs Up
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jimblowscash



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United Kingdom 1998 Defender 90 V8 Petrol 50th Auto Atlantis Blue
Pickles wrote:
Jimblowscash,....Yeah, well I reckon ya'd definitely be "blowing" a bit of it on this occasion, but not really "blowing" it I suppose, because it's obviously for a very good cause.
But I simply can't believe you're selling such a special Defender, which will be even more special when the "refurbishment" is complete.
I suspect that there are already buyers lined up for this?
Have you decided a price range yet?.....
Are you sure you're not "having us on" about selling, what is to some, the ultimate Defender?
Pickles.


well I never set out to restore it on a budget as its not about the money for me, its about making sure the vehicle is around for another 18 years, and if you've ever seen one thats been done on the cheap it just looks tacky!!, and without being vulgar I've seen a couple of 50's all be it basket cases advertised for less than this restoration is costing!

The only reason I'm selling it ( as much as it pains me to agree with her ) is because the other half makes a very valid point in that as a soon to be growing family we don't have the room for or need 5 taxed, insured, mot'd vehicles, none of which are family friendly and I have to sell some toys!

With regards to potential buyers, I've not really advertised the fact that its going to go up for sale and already I've had several pm's here and on other sites as has Simon the restorer, as you point out it is a fairly special vehicle to begin with but once its finished it will look & drive better than new so I don't it will be a problem.

I haven't set a price yet as its dependant on what the final bill is for restoration and I have to be honest simply by adding up what it was worth before the work and the cost of the work so far the figures not far off 40k and I'm more interested in covering the costs than making money so someone is going to get the deal / vehicle of the century!

As I have said once its finished its going up for sale and I guess the first person to press cold hard cash into my other half's palm will be driving away with the worlds biggest grin and the best 4x4x50!
Post #525715 21st Apr 2016 10:54am
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Clemmo



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Subliminal advertising going on here..fair play.

Draw 'em in, get the lust going...then slip out the price

Very good Whistle

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ken



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Are you leaving the LPG conversion in ?
Post #525775 21st Apr 2016 4:17pm
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Pickles



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Jimblow, Thanks for your very honest reply.
I'm surprised no-one's put their hand up for this by now,.....which also would give the new owner the opportunity to watch the refurbishment, and also risk not being "unlucky", because when it is "officially" for sale, there will only be ONE happy person, and many unhappy ones.
looking forward to seeing the engine instal,.....are you doing any resto work/detailing work etc under the vehicle/chassis/suspension etc?
I reckon this defender will sell "at the speed of a thousand Gazelles"!
Pickles.
Post #525841 21st Apr 2016 10:13pm
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jimblowscash



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United Kingdom 1998 Defender 90 V8 Petrol 50th Auto Atlantis Blue
ken wrote:
Are you leaving the LPG conversion in ?


Hi Ken

Yes I'm leaving it be as its all pretty well hidden and out the way plus its a damm sight cheaper to run on LPG than petrol!
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