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CarMan



Member Since: 29 Nov 2010
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Minerva?
I had a bit of a leftfield impulse idea and thought why not Rolling Eyes

I know the front wings may be a little challenged visually, but what better way to get the back to basics 80" rag top experience at the price?

I can do cosmetic checks and my very good mate can to the engine and structural stuff, so what's not to like Question

Not at all put off by LHD but do not want a restoration project

All advice gratefully received to avoid going down a road I shouldn't Laughing Rob

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



Member Since: 19 Nov 2014
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I have always thought in this day and age a Minerva is a good way into 80'' ownership. Snap one up before the prices go crazy like the LR version.

Spotted this tonight, definitely a restoration project but it has attitude!! Thumbs Up

Armoured Parachute Regiment Minerva 1953
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Seri...ctupt=true 2010 XS USW
1957 Series One 88 diesel
1958 Series One 88 4x2

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strang



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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green
Have a look for the Minerva Appreciation Society on facebook for ideas and possible vehicles for sale. They were dirt cheap some time ago but like everything the prices are creeping up.

This one turned up at the Series One club rally last year - and carries the markings of a NATO unit that I served at in Germany in the 80s


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If you fancy out-doing Mark Saville and his Plimsol then this could be for you......


 Euro-Leafing to infinity and beyond.....
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adafish



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Old Porny @ IRB as one too.... Putting Dreams on Drives at JLR Solihull..
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defender9



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green
A friend of mine sourced one via the well known (In Series One circles) Houben Family. Its very original, not done a lot of miles and dead straight and was about the third of the price of a similar 80in Series One. I like them and if you want one I would buy one now but do look at them carefully as there are some rough ones about.
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