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) to buy a new(ish?) Defender on arrival.
| Ads90 Member Since: 16 Jun 2008 Location: Cots-on-the-Wolds Posts: 812   
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The last Defenders (probably not called that then) were exported to North America around 1997.
This was when the import rules changed for the USA (don't know about Canada) requiring airbags. You can buy pre 1997 ones over there, but they seem to hold their value very well! |
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30th Nov 2008 4:30pm |
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| glr Member Since: 13 Sep 2008 Location: Brickendon Posts: 19
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If you ever need any advice on the North American market please give me a ring
regds Julian |
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25th Jan 2010 3:58am |
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| Hanzo111 Member Since: 03 Jan 2017 Location: DC Posts: 19 
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Hi! You are missing something. Defenders are in the U.S and Canada. Many imports available in the US as well as NAS rovers. Imports must be 25 years or older to be legally imported in to the States. NAS Defenders are very expensive due to their rarity. Canada has looser laws regarding imported defenders and are not subject to the 25 year rule. Not sure about the specifics. I'm currently importing a 1987 d90 to the US right now. Hope that helps, Regards |
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15th Jan 2017 2:07pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7907 
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There are a few members from Canada on here. I'm sure they comment shortly or pm them.
 James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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15th Jan 2017 3:13pm |
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| apt100 Member Since: 05 Mar 2015 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 1547 
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It's over 8 years since the OP asked the question...
but any info posted may be of use to someone else who searches for the subject and reads this thread. |
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15th Jan 2017 3:41pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7907
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Oops
 James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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15th Jan 2017 4:23pm |
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| apt100 Member Since: 05 Mar 2015 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 1547
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We've all been there
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15th Jan 2017 4:57pm |
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| paul691601 Member Since: 08 Sep 2017 Location: Worcester Posts: 46  
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look up east coast defenders they are Florida and Malibu based and have some nice defenders and custom builds
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12th Sep 2017 9:17am |
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| mk1collector Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 6769 
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I thought they had to be over 25 years old in North America and over 15 years old in Canada. Ray
My build thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html |
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12th Sep 2017 2:56pm |
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| Dobby Member Since: 23 May 2012 Location: East Seaxe Posts: 187 |
In short, yes. But you'll pay $50,000-$150,000 US for one.
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13th Sep 2017 8:10pm |
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| CDN38 Member Since: 14 Nov 2014 Location: Courtenay, BC Posts: 729  
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There are Defenders in Canada, and specifically BC. There are a few of the NAS spec '94 Defender 90's (only year of import to Canada) and '93 NAS spec 110's (there were only 25 imported to Canada, 3 are local here in Vancouver).
You won't find anything through the local dealers, they don't really know anything about Defenders. It would be a stretch if there is anyone still working at any of the dealers that were even around in the early 90's when they were last available new. ROW trucks: Plenty around compared to years past. What is becoming most common now are Td5's. . Probably about 50-75 in BC, averaging 15-20 new imports per year over the last few years. However there are a number of earlier models about too. Most are pretty good condition, prices are insane compared to what you would see in the UK and the EU. Average pricing for a 2001 Td5 would be in the $40,000 range (Canadian $$). There are also some tired trucks around, rolled in glitter for the un-informed to sink their life savings into. If you have the time and inclination to import a LHD from Europe, it may be worth you while. Or import 2, sell 1... Don't hesitate to PM me if you have any specific questions
 Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge it's a Landrover thing... my renovation thread: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40792.html |
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14th Sep 2017 3:56pm |
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| buydefenders Member Since: 03 Feb 2020 Location: Istanbul Posts: 28 
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There are Defenders and Defender sellers in US. It is just they should be over 25 years old and should have complately original chassis and engine. As a motorcar dealer for more than 30 years , Calling from Istanbul , Turkey |
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6th Mar 2020 2:43pm |
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| CDN38 Member Since: 14 Nov 2014 Location: Courtenay, BC Posts: 729
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Regulations are:
USA - 25 years old from date of manufacture to date of import (must be original engine, and a bunch of other regs.) https://www.cbp.gov/trade/basic-import-export/importing-car CANADA - 15 years old from date of manufacture to date of import https://www.riv.ca/ImportingAVehicle.aspx it's a Landrover thing... my renovation thread: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40792.html |
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6th Mar 2020 4:43pm |
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