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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7906   
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Lucky you, good luck. Any other requirements, budget, engine etc? I'll keep an eye out. 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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19th Jul 2019 7:36pm |
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| Sulisuli Member Since: 30 Oct 2016 Location: South west Posts: 4795 
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Vanstones garage in Launceston Cornwall May well be worth a call
 ask to speak to Dave. 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90 2000 XS TD5 90 |
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19th Jul 2019 7:51pm |
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| Pilgrimmick Member Since: 16 Nov 2015 Location: Highlands Posts: 582
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What age, wheelbase, budget?
They range from fairly cheap to mouth-wateringly expensive depending on spec. 80" 1948 Lightweight V8 Bowler Tomcat 130 Station wagon 90 300tdi (Santana PS10 pick up) Range Rover L322 (Ful fat) |
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19th Jul 2019 8:09pm |
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| HK07 Member Since: 15 Dec 2016 Location: Hampshire Posts: 746  
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I am totally open to what might be, but preferably?
80" Complete or near complete Level of work / rebuild anything considered. Budget. Might be able to go as high as £1k may be even £1,500   2007 90 Puma - Love it - Best car I have ever owned.
1989 Ninety 200tdi - Love it - Second best car I have ever owned. 1951 80" Series 1 - Love it - Third best car I have ever owned. |
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19th Jul 2019 9:06pm |
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| HK07 Member Since: 15 Dec 2016 Location: Hampshire Posts: 746
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Thank you, I will call them tomorrow. 2007 90 Puma - Love it - Best car I have ever owned. 1989 Ninety 200tdi - Love it - Second best car I have ever owned. 1951 80" Series 1 - Love it - Third best car I have ever owned. |
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19th Jul 2019 9:07pm |
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| defender9 Member Since: 12 Mar 2016 Location: Fylde Coast Posts: 1629 
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If not already done, consider joining the Series One Club as there are usually one or two for sale and the forum is a good source of information on parts suppliers, many of which are club members themselves who manufacture some excellent quality parts. 80in Land Rovers are a nice thing but bloody awful to drive long distance on todays roads. if you are buying something which needs a complete rebuild then whatever budget you have you will almost certainly exceed. good luck in your hunt. |
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20th Jul 2019 9:17am |
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| Minch90 Member Since: 15 Sep 2017 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 236
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Def9 is totally right they are fun weekend run abouts, but fabulously unreliable and awful for long journeys (ran one as only car for 3 years - first car in fact so long time ago). Remember those fuel pump membranes (made of tissue paper), the endlessly cracking exhaust manifold and the heater which produced an asthmatic dribble of warm air. Still miss it now as they are brilliant to drive. Sold it back then for about 4 grand, nowadays the prices are bonkers but more value than a rebuilt “new” defender from JLR.
If you do get one be prepared for lots of chat at petrol stations and frequent pull over chats from other owners. Would even get stopped by plod for a chat (Landy fan copper near Bath in the late 80s!) Go as original as you can, with one that’s been used frequently as loads of it is rubber which loves to perish without use. If you don’t like it I’ll buy it for a realistic 80s price if you like #wishistillhadmine 2.4TDCI 90 - everyday brilliance S3 V8 Lightweight - in the garage being ignored #newchassistime S3 lightweight - 2nd car 24V fire risk with a full tilt and the windscreen down S1 80" - first car fun - 75mph in neutral downhill once #wobblesallround |
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20th Jul 2019 9:34am |
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| Bluericky Member Since: 26 Jun 2014 Location: Cornwall Posts: 647 
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I decided last year that I too wanted a series 1, I found an 86” locally that drove but wasn’t very original , had a 2.25 fitted . I paid a lot , probably more than I should’ve but I don’t really have any regrets as it puts an even bigger smile on my face than the Defender . The body work is a project in itself . There are plenty about and some are reasonably priced if you’re patient , don’t rush it and be prepared to travel !
I actually find it fairly comfortable and the ride reasonably soft if not rather vague . My plan was to have a couple of summers of fun and then possibly sell it on or if I win the lottery a complete restoration . If you’re still looking in the autumn I may be prepared to part with it to buy a series 3 !  Click image to enlarge https://www.instagram.com/hustynminepark/ |
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20th Jul 2019 9:55am |
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| Sulisuli Member Since: 30 Oct 2016 Location: South west Posts: 4795
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Like that, great for summer motoring around the lanes of Cornwall. 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90 2000 XS TD5 90 |
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20th Jul 2019 10:03am |
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| Bluericky Member Since: 26 Jun 2014 Location: Cornwall Posts: 647
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I’ve put some defender steels wheels and tyres on as the set in the pic although original were extremely unforgiving ! Also bought a set of new exmoor trim series 1 seat , they look fantastic! https://www.instagram.com/hustynminepark/
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20th Jul 2019 10:10am |
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| Sulisuli Member Since: 30 Oct 2016 Location: South west Posts: 4795
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Bring it along to the next get together
hoping to organise something for September 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90 2000 XS TD5 90 |
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20th Jul 2019 10:36am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17443 
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I'm sorry but I cannot agree with this statement! I have run both 80" and 86" vehicles as my main transport at times and they are every bit as reliable as my 2.4 110, and generally much easier to repair. If the heater isn't hot there's a fault, usually they'll suppress hair growth on the passenger's legs while the driver freezes. I completely agree that they are unsuitable for 'normal' use in today's traffic, though, and come from a time when comfort and ergonomics simply weren't considered. I used to do many long journeys in my 80" when in my late teens and early twenties (Oxford to Bournemouth via Sheffield in one day, for example) and some 40 years later still suffer pain as a result! As a fun and practical classic nothing can beat a late softop 80", with a softop 86" a fairly close second. |
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20th Jul 2019 10:41am |
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| Swine&Small Member Since: 20 Mar 2017 Location: Norfolk Posts: 1223
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You will enjoy it.
Small bought hers quite a few years ago now and as a slightly built 60 year old she would not be parted from it. She uses it as her preferential form of transport on every conceivable occasion other than a long distance trip. Be prepared for 15 to 18 mpg , as back in those days the price of fuel is not the factor it is today. Small is a member of the Series One club and they are a great bunch so join as soon as you can. The forum is a little antiquated, but the thought is there 
Good luck with your search and be patient. Click image to enlarge 1983 Series 3 Pick up in Marine Blue 1967 Morris Traveller 1966 Morris Convertible 2012 VW T5 Camper Quod Abundat Non Obstat. |
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20th Jul 2019 10:49am |
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| Minch90 Member Since: 15 Sep 2017 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 236
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Got 75mph out of mine, down Redhill (s of Bristol airport) in neutral, vaguest steering I’ve ever encountered!
Unreliability for me was the fuel pump (teenage bodge and fix), fabulous part was breaking down on the way to school! I was cold as I never put the nut onto the door top bolts as used to love taking the door tops off, but without the bolt they would bow outwards and let massive draughts in! The button start, the Bakelite stuff, the bonnet spring clips, the rear light lens that used to tip inwards, BHU 348 I miss you! 2.4TDCI 90 - everyday brilliance S3 V8 Lightweight - in the garage being ignored #newchassistime S3 lightweight - 2nd car 24V fire risk with a full tilt and the windscreen down S1 80" - first car fun - 75mph in neutral downhill once #wobblesallround |
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20th Jul 2019 12:39pm |
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