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Kit

Member Since: 12 Feb 2016
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 1110

90 V8 ragtop value?

I've decided that i'll make my Tdi road bias, I can't do too much more to it until next year now except some mechanical bits and bobs/finish off the interior since now the big time sink will preparing it for a respray.

So i'm looking for my next project and I've always wanted a V8 ragtop.

I have no idea how much I should be looking to pay since prices seem to be shifting allot, can anyone give me a rough guide:

1 - Poor
2 - Project
3 - Good
4 - Excellent

Also if someone could do the same for a pickup & can anyone recommend a good strong ragtop conversion kit? 1993 200 Tdi 90 CSW
1956 Series 1 Hard-top
1958 Series 1 Soft-top

26th Oct 2017 2:12pm

GREENI

Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
Location: staffs
Posts: 10381

I think the lack of response to your question is because it’s going to be vague and easily argue-able for any answer. .
Prices i’d guess is for a ‘home brew v8
1. £1200
2. £4000
3. £8000
4. £12000 [plus for a gen csw] £20-£40k for a 50th.

Though generally v8 rags are rare to see for sale.
Like you seem to be hinting at, buy what you can and convert it.
A hood stick set and hood would be around £1500, though i’m guessing.

29th Oct 2017 7:02am

defender9

Member Since: 12 Mar 2016
Location: Fylde Coast
Posts: 1629

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green

I would say £8 -10K for a genuine V8 90 in good to very good condition, V8 conversions a bit less, but as ever buy on condition as there are some very nice V8 conversions around. Genuine ragtops are thin on the ground these days.

Basic hood stick and canvas hood around £1K new.

29th Oct 2017 10:22am

mikeh501

Member Since: 07 Jan 2013
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 1142

Was there ever a v8 rag top from land rover? maybe the NAS in the US, but I thought the other ones were diesel (SV and SVX).

I think if you really want a rag top you will need to buy one converted or just convert any defender into a rag top. Its easily done tbh.

I converted mine in a few hours with the help of a friend from a van.

31st Oct 2017 5:47pm

Kit

Member Since: 12 Feb 2016
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 1110

I think the army ones came converted? 1993 200 Tdi 90 CSW
1956 Series 1 Hard-top
1958 Series 1 Soft-top

31st Oct 2017 5:51pm

oneten110

Member Since: 02 Jul 2011
Location: Wish I was still in France
Posts: 741

Soft top conversion is relatively simple if probably more expensive than you might think.
Apart from the canopy itself, there is the support frame, the door surrounds and header rail.
Though you might make a little bit back on the sale of your hard top bits, presuming you buy a hardtop, and if I were doing it I would fit a side hinged tailgate.

http://www.allwheeltrim.co.uk/LR90.html#LR90

http://www.exmoortrim.co.uk/our-models/def...hoods.html

As for V8 90s there are a few on fleabay at the moment, ranging from £4,000 to £40,000

1st Nov 2017 10:14am

defender9

Member Since: 12 Mar 2016
Location: Fylde Coast
Posts: 1629

mikeh501 wrote:
Was there ever a v8 rag top from land rover? maybe the NAS in the US, but I thought the other ones were diesel (SV and SVX).

A V8 90 Soft Top was listed in the brochures in the 1980's along with the diesels and 2.5 petrol but Its not an option that was often chosen.

1st Nov 2017 10:17am

Iggle piggle

Member Since: 10 Sep 2014
Location: Wales
Posts: 378

1989 Defender 90 V8 Petrol ST Alpine White

its something I have considered with my csw V8, not helped by pictures people have posted on here over the summer!

as much as id like a rag top I do feel I would be shooting myself in the foot value wise

2nd Nov 2017 12:17pm

GREENI

Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
Location: staffs
Posts: 10381

you could always keep the roof and swap back, not a massive task!

Last edited by GREENI on 12th Nov 2017 7:26pm. Edited 1 time in total

2nd Nov 2017 1:19pm

Iggle piggle

Member Since: 10 Sep 2014
Location: Wales
Posts: 378

your a bad man!

2nd Nov 2017 2:13pm

Albert McFly

Member Since: 01 Jul 2014
Location: Hill Valley
Posts: 387

I have a genuine factory soft top with a V8 that's been through a sympathetic restoration recently...........it's for sale!

Click image to enlarge

11th Nov 2017 9:56pm

defender9

Member Since: 12 Mar 2016
Location: Fylde Coast
Posts: 1629

Very nice Albert, I would be interested myself if I didn't already have one

11th Nov 2017 10:19pm

Kit

Member Since: 12 Feb 2016
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 1110

I really want one to restore myself... i'll think about it 1993 200 Tdi 90 CSW
1956 Series 1 Hard-top
1958 Series 1 Soft-top

11th Nov 2017 11:14pm

Kit

Member Since: 12 Feb 2016
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 1110

GREENI wrote:
oops..

Click image to enlarge

you could always keep the roof and swap back, not a massive task!

Git! I love yours, it's got allot of character 1993 200 Tdi 90 CSW
1956 Series 1 Hard-top
1958 Series 1 Soft-top

11th Nov 2017 11:15pm

Mr Fox

Member Since: 10 Sep 2011
Location: green & pleasant land
Posts: 1037

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Keswick Green

Albert McFly wrote:
I have a genuine factory soft top with a V8 that's been through a sympathetic restoration recently...........it's for sale!

You mentioned that you'd planned to replace the chassis and it needs a new cross member for MOT.

What is the cost of a replacement chassis and cross member these days? Factoring in labour costs for the non-DIY-able...

12th Nov 2017 11:36am

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