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Shroppy



Member Since: 25 Feb 2016
Location: Shropshire
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United Kingdom 1986 Defender 130 V8 Petrol HCPU Aintree Green
[Found] Series 2/2A for the summer
My other half has remarked on more than one occasion recently that she misses having a Land Rover for impromptu adventures. This is my fault really as I sold my two road worthy vehicles in favour of projects and money towards a house.

Anyway, I think this would be a good opportunity to purchase a Series 2/2A to fill the gap. SWMBO would love an S2 or early 2A (lights in grill) in yellow - Cool and Vintage style. I am less fussy and have the following criteria;

- Not rotten as a pear (I don't mind doing a rear crossmember or an outrigger)
- Roadworthy or within a few weekends of being MOTable (happy to recommission a vehicle etc.)
- SWB ideally
- I would prefer a tatty original vehicle to a bitsa

So essentially, we are looking for the coveted barn find that everybody else wants. Rolling with laughter Our budget will not stretch to a restored vehicle sadly.

On the off chance you have or know of one please drop me a message. A crate of beer is on offer to anyone who provides a successful lead. Wink 1985 127 V8 Build Thread
Series 2 109"
Series 1 80"


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Gareth



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This on eBay now. Looks very honest. 2.0 Engine might be an issue. You could always fit a 2.25.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274819622250 2021 Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE D300 MHEV
1966 S2a 109 aka Betsy
1968 S2a 88 aka Bob
2014 Jaaaag F Type 3.0 Supercharged.
Post #906911 8th Jun 2021 12:23pm
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Shroppy



Member Since: 25 Feb 2016
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United Kingdom 1986 Defender 130 V8 Petrol HCPU Aintree Green
Thanks Gareth, a lovely looking vehicle and a refreshingly honest description. For the time being though I'd like to avoid eBay if I possibly can (a few too many bad experiences recently).

That said, I do have a spare V8 and conversion bits which would fit nicely. Laughing 1985 127 V8 Build Thread
Series 2 109"
Series 1 80"
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bodstruck



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If you are up for a decent trip to collect there is one on Landyzone with a galv chassis for 5.5k.
Located on Arran.
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Slideywindows



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This one I suspect is close to you, but may be asking too much for what it is?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/...ger_banner
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defender9



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green
If not already done, join the Series 2 Club, there is always a couple for sale and not at silly EBay prices.
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Shroppy



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United Kingdom 1986 Defender 130 V8 Petrol HCPU Aintree Green
Thanks all for your responses, I have joined the S2 club and will see what pops up. The S2 in Chester may be worth a nosey... 1985 127 V8 Build Thread
Series 2 109"
Series 1 80"
Post #907344 11th Jun 2021 6:37am
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Phib



Member Since: 07 Oct 2012
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1998 Defender 90 V8 Petrol 50th Auto Atlantis Blue
Appreciate its not an S2 but we have a lightweight, bikini top and full soft top.

Very solid was restored a few years ago, come with new seats and loads of spares.

Drives very well (clutch might need bleeding a bit on or off). Very solid thing needs a few minor things (service / new tyres) but ready to enjoy now the sins out !

Will be good value and ready to go,

I took it in part exchange against another of our defenders
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Shroppy



Member Since: 25 Feb 2016
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United Kingdom 1986 Defender 130 V8 Petrol HCPU Aintree Green
Thanks all for your offers and suggestions, in the end I bought this....


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Series 2 109"
Series 1 80"
Post #910568 3rd Jul 2021 9:27am
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gcc130



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Looks like a good project, Ex fire service?
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defender9



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green
Nice one, a red Land Rover always looks good.
Post #910643 3rd Jul 2021 6:18pm
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