1988 Land Rover One Ten Station Wagon Soft Top 300 Tdi Auto
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1988 Land Rover One Ten Station Wagon Soft Top 300 Tdi Auto
Winning bid
£29,250
*** Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a CAT C insurance loss in 2003 ***
Highlights
Substantial restoration and modification carried out with extensive use of galvanised and stainless steel components
Galvanised chassis, bulkhead, doors, cappings, and B & C posts fitted
Recently inspected by a local Land Rover specialist and reported to be in fine order
Approaching historic vehicle status (will be road tax and MOT exempt)
MOT valid until 3rd March 2027 with no advisories
The Appeal
The 1980s were a time of significant change for Land Rover. The decade saw the end of leaf-sprung Series production and the advent of coil-sprung Ninety and One Ten models, later to be called the 'Defender'.
This 1988 One Ten Station Wagon has been comprehensively restored and extensively modified. It is powered by the robust 300 Tdi engine and, unusually, an automatic gearbox, offering a far more relaxed driving experience than most Land Rovers of this vintage.
The car has been subject to a comprehensive ground-up rebuild, with corrosion resistance at the heart of the project. A galvanised chassis, bulkhead, doors, cappings, B and C posts, and heavy-duty hood sticks form the structural foundation, while stainless steel hinges, a Heritage stainless steel front bumper, and a stainless steel nut and bolt set throughout speak to the thoroughness of the work. Inside, nine Heritage cream and ebony leather seats by Exmoor Trim set a premium tone, complemented by a luxury carpet set, Motolita steering wheel, and JVC DAB radio. The soft top roof on a five-door Station Wagon is a real rarity and a nice feature.
Underneath, all-new Terrafirma components, including a full polybush kit and braided brake hoses, ensure the running gear matches the quality of the bodywork. The vehicle has recently been checked over by a local Land Rover specialist, and the vendor informs us it was found to be in very good order. With a valid MOT until March 2027 and historic vehicle status on the horizon, this rebuilt and tastefully enhanced Land Rover is well worth a closer look. 230726 Land Rover Defender E284 GPD 001.JPG1.78 MB
Key Information
Mileage: 182,100 miles (indicated)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
MOT status: valid until 3rd March 2027 (no advisories)
Paperwork: no specific documentation detailed by the vendor
Invoices showing over £8000 spent in the past two years on servicing and further personalisation
Notice to bidders: prospective buyers should note that the vehicle has previously been declared a CAT C total loss
The full ground up restoration by the Land Rover Specialist was carried out after the Cat C notification; it is effectively a new Defender built around a new chassis and bulkhead.
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