1988 Land Rover 90 County
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Highlights
- Fitted with Turner Engineering remanufactured engine
- Owned by the vendor since 1990
- Just 62,539 miles from new
The Appeal
The rugged simplicity of the Land Rover has earned the brand something of a cult following over the years and original cars with good provenance are highly sought after. In current ownership since it was just 2 years old, this Land Rover 90 County was acquired from the original dealer Testers Ltd and it has lived in Edenbridge, Kent for the entirety of its life.
Largely original and unrestored, this is an honest and eminently presentable car that has clearly been looked after. It would be an excellent candidate for a rolling restoration or simply to preserve in its current state. If you’re on the lookout for a smart, original Land Rover, this 90 is not one to be missed.
The History and Paperwork
- Originally supplied and for many years serviced by Testers Land Rover of Edenbridge
- Original sales invoice present and dated 04/01/1988
- The car was once again owned by Testers Ltd in June, 1990
- Acquired by the present owner on 15th August 1990 and this invoice is present as well
- Garage stored for most of its life
- Used occasionally for family picnics and towing
- Serviced for some years by Testers and then by independent specialists
- The car received a Turner Engineering remanufactured engine in 2000
- It has therefore covered fewer than 21,000 miles with its current engine fitted
- Collection of original dealer material and sales invoices
- A number of the vehicle’s old tax discs remain in the paperwork file
- Original documentation for the Brownchurch roof rack
- Paperwork provided by Turner Engineering
- A number of invoices for work and servicing
- V5C present
- MOT valid until November 2023
The Interior
- County upholstery including station wagon individual folding rear seats
- Throughout, the seat fabric is in very good condition when you consider the car’s age
- Brown carpeting present throughout with the exception of the driver’s footwell
- Due to the lack of carpet, there is some wear to the aluminium floor panel and a little corrosion evident in the driver’s footwell
- The dashboard looks to be in great shape and without sun damage
- There is some wear to the controls as you would expect although nothing excessive
- The instrumentation all presents well and we understand that everything works as it should
The Exterior
- Original paintwork, bulkhead and chassis
- The paint is very presentable with just a little fading, flaking and scorpion here and there
- Straight bodywork - especially considering it is a utility vehicle with soft alloy panels
- County rear windows and alpine roof lights
- Brownchurch roof rack and rear awning fitted
- There is some electrolytic corrosion in the lower portion of the doors as is not unusual
- The protective bull bar would benefit from refurbishment
- Underneath, the original chassis would look to be in very good order
- The bulkhead displays some corrosion in places, although it does not appear excessive
- The offside rear tub capping has rusted quite heavily in one spot
- It sits upon period-correct County wheels
- The vendor informs us that there is plenty of tread remaining on the tyres
- The rear door has been modified so that it can be lifted off easily
The Mechanics
- 2.5-litre Turbo Diesel
- Replacement Turner Engineering remanufactured engine fitted in 2000 costing £2,320.63
- The vendor informs us that a new radiator was fitted in recent years
- Starts, runs and drives really well
- Changes gear smoothly and stops in a straight line
- No untoward noises or idiosyncrasies to report
Summary
This is a great example of the eminently desirable short-wheelbase Land Rover. In its County Specification, this is a really versatile vehicle ideally suited to carrying passengers through challenging terrain. If you fancy a rolling restoration project or simply a good, honest example of the iconic Land Rover, this 90 would be a great choice.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1988
- Make Land Rover
- Model 90 County
- Colour White
- Odometer 62,539 Miles
- Engine size 2494
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Hever
- Location Kent
- Country United Kingdom
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bids
- Pr•••• £13,000 05/12/22
- si•••• £12,750 05/12/22
- Pr•••• £12,500 05/12/22
- si•••• £12,250 05/12/22
- Pr•••• £12,000 05/12/22
- si•••• £11,750 05/12/22
- Pr•••• £11,500 05/12/22
- LC•••• £11,250 05/12/22
- si•••• £11,000 05/12/22
- Pr•••• £10,500 05/12/22
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