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BigD

Member Since: 02 Mar 2014
Location: Guernsey
Posts: 4

Izmir Blue 110XS

Hi all

I've recently purchased a 2009 Izmir Blue 110 XS SW which is a blank canvas for a number of enhancements I have in mind. The trouble is, I don't know where to start!

Any bright ideas or inspiration please? I'm wondering whether gloss black parts would look good against the Izmir or whether the brunel/grey/anthracite might be a better colour combo (albeit with much more limited options for parts). This includes the wheels...sawtooths or bowlers I think.

I wasn't even aware of Izmir Blue until I saw the 110 and there doesn't seem to be many examples or photos online for ideas.

This is my first post so please forgive the vagueness...any and all thoughts and suggestions welcomed and appreciated.

Thanks!

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25th Jan 2021 6:17pm

steve E

Member Since: 06 Mar 2011
Location: Tenby
Posts: 2073

Looks a very smart Defender.
I like mine standard spec so can’t help with enhancements
Although I am partial to a nice roof rack 👍

25th Jan 2021 6:22pm

CarMan

Member Since: 29 Nov 2010
Location: Cotswolds
Posts: 1862

Welcome and great looking 110 in rare colour, so enjoy the journey and take your time - looking forward to seeing it evolve 👍🏻 Rob

1993 200tdi 90 hard-top
1998 300tdi 90 soft-top
2016 2.2 XS 90 hard-top (sold)

25th Jan 2021 6:25pm

Co1

Member Since: 19 Aug 2018
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 3677

That looks in great Nick. Top colour as well.

25th Jan 2021 6:34pm

familymad

Member Since: 13 Dec 2011
Location: Bucks
Posts: 3481

2016 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Santorini Black

Looks like Corris grey on my iPad 1951 80" S1 2.0
1995 110 300TDI
1995 90 300TDI

25th Jan 2021 6:46pm

jimbo55

Member Since: 15 Jul 2020
Location: Midlands
Posts: 399

Not sure if security is much of an issue on the Channel Islands, but maybe worth considering

Some form of rust prevention would be high up the list given the proximity to the sea

Although the rest is completely depends on your taste, do you want the big jacked up off road look, the lowered tarmac warrior or standard?

25th Jan 2021 8:28pm

Pacha

Member Since: 23 Feb 2020
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 772

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey

Great looker - enjoy! Rgds.

Chris

25th Jan 2021 8:48pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
Posts: 10775

Nice 110 you got there, i would live with 110 for a while, then you can decide where to go next with it

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.

25th Jan 2021 9:00pm

BigD

Member Since: 02 Mar 2014
Location: Guernsey
Posts: 4

Thanks for the welcome and comments all; you're right...I probably should give it some time before jumping in with a load of changes! I'm a fan of the traditional look...I just want to sensibly revamp the interior and exterior and am agonising over which would look better between brunel/anthracite and gloss black.

There are so many amazing builds/projects on here which are great for ideas and inspiration...would just be helpful if at least one was in Izmir blue so I could see how it looks!!

Looking forward to collecting her and getting back into LR ownership...

26th Jan 2021 12:32pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7906

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

Welcome to D2N and Defender ownership! Izir blue is an unusual colour, not one I've seen before. However, in the photo is looks very similar to my Orkney Grey 110. Maybe look at grey with blue tinted glasses on for idea?

Like said I'd live with it a while, get it mechanically and corrossion sound then look at making changes.

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

26th Jan 2021 2:09pm

BigD

Member Since: 02 Mar 2014
Location: Guernsey
Posts: 4

Thanks so much; I have to admit that it is your stunning 110 that has prompted me to look at various changes...especially the stunning anthracite bowlers...!!

26th Jan 2021 2:19pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7906

Well thank you, I still really love the Anthracite (although do wish they were 18" now!). I have a personal dislike to silver so it was a toss up between Anthracite and Black. I never used to like black, as you can lose the rim in the tyre, but have to say over time I am changing my mine and black rims are really growing on me now.... it's a difficult and ever changing decision! 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

26th Jan 2021 3:08pm

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