Highlights
- 3.9-litre V8 fitted with an Edelbrock carburettor
- Galvanised rear quarter chassis and new rear suspension
- Runs and drives really well
- Finished in Metallic Black
The Appeal
Land Rovers and V8 engines make excellent bedfellows and there’s something rather fun about ambling along in a tall, bouncy off-roader with a burbling eight cylinder soundtrack. This 1987 Land Rover 90 displays plenty of patina, although it is a mechanically healthy example with a sound chassis and smooth running 3.9-litre engine.
The vendor informs us that it drives really well with ample performance both on and off the beaten track. Early Land Rover 90s (often referred to as Defender) are a practical modern classic and a great thing to have in the garage for when the mood takes you.
The History and Paperwork
- MOT valid until June 2023
- Acquired by the vendor in january 2022
- Recent new rear quarter chassis
- Numerous new mechanical and electrical components
- Previously painted green
- V5C present
- Collection of paperwork, including invoices for past work and servicing
- Two sets of keys
The Interior
- Utilitarian and in fair condition
- Vinyl mat set covers the bulkhead and transmission tunnel
- Carpeted seat box
- Vinyl seats present well with some light wear
- Aftermarket storage cuddy between the front seats with a built-in cup holder
- The door cards are in reasonable condition for their age
- Aftermarket, smaller sports steering wheel
- The clutch pedal rubber is missing
- The dashboard presents really well
- Headlining present and in fair condition
- All of the instrumentation appears in good order
- Front facing folding rear seats are a practical and convenient accessory
- Chequer plate has been added to the rear loading compartment
The Exterior
- Formerly green, now painted Metallic Black to a good standard
- The bodywork has a few dents and scrapes as is not uncommon with a land Rover of this vintage
- No major panel damage we could see
- The bulkhead appears very solid
- Underneath, the chassis appears sound and the rear crossmember has recently been replaced with a galvanised item
- Five new tyres fitted to later Defender alloy wheels
- Separately hinged spare wheel carrier takes the weight off the rear door
- Some electrolytic corrosion to the door skins and some rust in the lower frames means they will require repair or replacement at some point
- Chequer plate has been applied to the front wing tops and the rear corners of the tub
- The sills have been reinforced with ‘rock sliders’
- External cage around the windscreen
- New lights fitted
The Mechanics
- 3.9-litre V8 with an Edelbrock carburettor
- New rear coil springs
- The brake pipes have been replaced
- New rear shock absorber bushes and bump stops
- New starter motor
- Equipped with power steering
- The vendor informs us that it starts easily and runs well
- Great to drive, with ample power in all gears
Summary
This is a good example of the revered Land Rover 90 and with a 3.9-litre V8 under the bonnet, it is a particularly usable example that is really entertaining to drive.
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