Description
Ex-British Army Land Rover 90 – 1987 (DEFENDER)
Original left-hand drive – British Army based in Germany
2. 5-litre DIESEL engine
Registered in France with a standard vehicle registration document in my name.
Fully restored ///////////////////////////////
I am offering this 1987 ex-British Army Land Rover 90 for sale, restored to its original specification.
This is a particularly rare version, notably due to its original left-hand drive, reflecting its service with the British Army whilst stationed in Germany.
Following its demilitarisation, the vehicle was imported to Portugal by an English friend. Its time in Portugal, in a particularly dry climate, has ensured that the chassis remains rust-free and the aluminium bodywork free from oxidation, providing an exceptional basis for restoration.
A restoration carried out over two years ///////////////////////////////////////////////
As a Land Rover enthusiast, after purchasing the vehicle I undertook a complete restoration from start to finish, which took nearly two years.
The Land Rover was completely dismantled so that every component could be restored to the best possible condition.
The chassis was fully treated, both inside and out, as were the axles, using high-quality Restom products.
The bodywork was completely dismantled before being repainted in its original colour.
The restoration was carried out with particular attention to the quality of the work and the details.
Mechanics fully restored ////////////////////////////////////////
The engine has been completely rebuilt and has now covered less than 1, 000 km since its overhaul:
- New cylinder head and new valves
- Crank shaft inspected by a machining workshop, with supporting invoice
- New bearings
- Pistons replaced
- Engine block rebored by a machining workshop,
- New timing belt
- New clutch
- Gearbox replaced with a new unit / standard exchange unit
- Transfer box fully overhauled with replacement of seals and main shaft
- All SPI seals and axle bearings replaced
- Left and right front axle housings refurbished to new condition
- New brake discs and pads
- New shock absorbers and springs
- Tyres in near-new condition
- New bolts and nuts
- And numerous other components replaced or refurbished as part of the restoration…
Parts worth over €15, 000 were purchased directly from England, with supporting invoices, in order to keep restoration costs under control. This represents the equivalent of over €20, 000 spent on parts in France.
Since the restoration was completed, the vehicle has covered only around 1, 000 km, mainly to run the engine regularly and keep the vehicle in perfect condition.
The mileage since its restoration can be verified via the MOT certificates, which show the vehicle’s mileage.
It has not been used off-road, has not been driven on dirt tracks and has not even been driven in the rain!
It has always been stored in my garage since its restoration.
It is currently in exceptional condition.
All invoices for the parts fitted are available.
I am selling it solely because I have no use for it – I already own several other Land Rovers, which I actually drive very little, and I need the space.
