Description
1988 Land Rover 90 - 2. 5TD
Location: London, England
Engine: 2. 5TD 19J
Transmission: Five-Speed Manual
Mileage: 120, 000
Colour: Beige | Grey Twill
Chassis Number: SALLDVAB8FA382365
USA Eligible: Matching Engine, Chassis & Gearbox
History of the Land Rover
The Land Rover Series range was launched in 1948 and the model, now known as the Defender, was launched in 1983 and the continuous run finished in January 2016, after 67 years. Land Rovers were inspired by the US-built Willys Jeep immediately after the war and by 1992 they claimed that 70% of all the vehicles they had ever built were still in use. The Defender and Series ranges have had unique international presence throughout the production run, having been exported, manufactured and produced under licence by a number of other manufacturers in a variety of markets, to include Australia, Southern and North Africa, Turkey, Brazil, Pakistan and Malaysia, to name just a few. In 1993 Land Rover decided to take the plunge into the US market after their successful launch of the Range Rover brand in 1987 in order to offer an upmarket alternative to the Jeep Wrangler targeted at adventurous buyers. Land Rover finally had to retract their offering from the North American and Canadian markets in 1997 due to economic viability. The defenders offered in the US during the 90s had to be significantly modified in comparison to Land Rovers other export markets. Subsequent federal safety regulation amendments finally withdrew the defender from the US market entirely in 1997, with Land Rover throwing their attention towards upmarket Discovery and Range Rover models that were being built from the ground up.
The Car
This 1988 Land Rover 90 is in very original condition. Presented in Beige with decals having covered 120, 000 miles. It is complimented by a very comprehensive history file given the age to include both bills in Euros and France Francs along with the French owners manual, stamped service book and Land Rover worldwide distributors map book.
This Example was delivered to a Paris S. P. L 4X4 Land Rover dealer in 1988 however has resided in the south of France all it's life. with its Registration being maintained in the town of Castelnau-Magnoac south of Toulouse,
Overall its in really fantastic condition with minimal surface rust on the chassis and a substantial amount of original paint and no tears in the upholstery.
The vehicle drives and pulls well. However it is evident that the steering box needs a rebuilt as the rack becomes firm on full lock in both directions.
Would make a fantastic vehicle for an enthusiast looking for a sympathetic project that they can do as time allows, while still using the vehicle.
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Other Thoughts
The vehicle is fully US import compliant.
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Price: $14, 500
