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Gravygraham



Member Since: 15 Mar 2017
Location: East Kent
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Corris Grey
My new toy. 1985 90 CSW.
I’ve been searching for one of these old ladies for some time, something original without checker plate or holes screwed in the dashboard or mis-matched seats or a replacement lump under the bonnet etc. Ok it’s has some tinkering with the suspension height but that can be undone, although it’s a lovely soft ride and I’m tempted to leave as is.

Wifey (who’s thoroughly unimpressed with my purchase) asked me what I’m going to do with her? Well, there’s a little voice in the back of my head that says throw the book at it, go to town, tear her apart and make a showroom quality restoration, but I think that’s missing the point. A car can only be original and unrestored once. She’s just as nature intended, and for now that’s the way she’ll remain.

I got the tax and insurance sorted today so went out for a short ride. Ok the exhaust is blowing and the idle needs speeding up a bit, but it’s a lovely ride and it made me smile.


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Post #962690 23rd Aug 2022 8:05pm
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Leamreject



Member Since: 19 Dec 2020
Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa
Posts: 970
Italy 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Fuji White
Blends in to the surrounding very well… nice Thumbs Up Ride like you stole it!!
If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do…
2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT
Post #962698 23rd Aug 2022 8:46pm
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Screbble



Member Since: 26 Apr 2015
Location: Lancashire
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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver
Spot on - as you say - just as nature intended 👍
Post #962701 23rd Aug 2022 9:47pm
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JeremyJ



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That looks really good, nice one!
Post #962709 24th Aug 2022 5:23am
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defender9



Member Since: 12 Mar 2016
Location: Fylde Coast
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green
This very same car is currently for sale on EBay by a dealer?
Post #962719 24th Aug 2022 8:31am
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JeremyJ



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Which would tie in with him just buying it
Post #962720 24th Aug 2022 8:39am
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hank



Member Since: 12 Sep 2016
Location: South Wales
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Wales 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
That's great! Reminds me of this abandoned 110 I found in Riyadh. Do you mind me asking what the value of something like that is?


Click image to enlarge > 110 XS Double Cab
Post #962726 24th Aug 2022 9:22am
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Dinnu



Member Since: 24 Dec 2019
Location: Lija
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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
Love it, although not sure if a 90 ever looked right on 205s. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
Post #962732 24th Aug 2022 10:51am
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kenzle8a



Member Since: 12 Feb 2020
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hank wrote:
That's great! Reminds me of this abandoned 110 I found in Riyadh. Do you mind me asking what the value of something like that is?


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If you can import it back here, a decent amount if its original and rot free.
Post #962736 24th Aug 2022 11:27am
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BaronDefenders



Member Since: 28 Jun 2019
Location: London/Cotswolds
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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Santorini Black
Absolutely lovely Ninety you’ve bought there! If you have Facebook, get yourself on The Stage Two Register. Charlie

1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD)
2002 Td5 90 (SOLD)
2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD)

1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored)
1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE)
2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK)
2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build)

Instagram: @BaronDefenders
Post #962814 25th Aug 2022 6:34am
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Gravygraham



Member Since: 15 Mar 2017
Location: East Kent
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Corris Grey
Thanks for the tip-off Charlie. Group duly joined.
Post #963309 29th Aug 2022 9:50pm
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JOW240725



Member Since: 04 May 2015
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
What a little beauty! Just lovely, great buy! Thumbs Up Bow down

FB Stage 2 is a lovely group, you may also like the Stage 2 thread on here https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic66173.html?highlight=ninety

I look forward to seeing more photos Very Happy Thumbs Up 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
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Post #963361 30th Aug 2022 12:30pm
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