Vehicle Description
Price slashed over $10k for quick sale!Believe it or not, Right
Hand Drive (RDH) for this vehicle is valued about 10% higher than
LHD. The current owner, a local collector, needs to trim his
stable. Very substantial restoration work was recently completed
and is listed near the bottom of this ad. Be sure to see the
Hagerty Insurance survey result - it's the 2nd photo in the ad:
Generation X's most desired vehicle is the 1983-1990 Land Rover
Defender.The year 1984 saw a new short-wheelbase version of the
110, the Land Rover 90 (Ninety). The wheelbase was actually 93
inches, but all of the improvements of the 110 were added to the
new model, including a stronger frame, bigger windows and larger
payload. Axles were located by radius arms and a Panhard rod up
front and trailing links at the rear. Approach and departure angles
also improved. This Defender 90 has Land Rovers first-ever
turbocharged engine. This TDi engine helped Land Rover redress a
decline in European sales. It was the biggest and most potent
version of the basic Series units, and the final incarnation of the
most enduring in-house Land Rover diesel engine.The continued
resilience of the 2.5-litre diesel formula would surely cope with a
Garrett AiResearch T2 turbocharger, which was needed to match the
performance of European competitors. Land Rovers engineers
bolstered the engine for turbo performance with improved crankshaft
bearing lubrication (which also helped cool the components), and
with new pistons and exhaust valves to withstand the higher
combustion temperatures. An oil cooler further controlled
temperatures and a viscous fan and lighter components contributed
to marginal gains on fuel consumption. The turbo set up provided
increased low speed torque, which could be tapped instantly thanks
to negligible turbo lag. But the bottom end proved unsuitable for
the stresses associated with turbocharging, resulting in cylinder
block cracking and crankshaft bearing failures until a redesign of
the block and crank bearings in 1988.According to Hagerty Valuation
Tools the value of this model is up 25% in the last 12 months to #1
Concours $105,000, #2 Excellent $73,000#3 Good $50,700, #4 Fair
$22.900. We offer this iconic vehicle at $29,500 for quick sale at
a far below fair value.Note: Just before the vehicle was delivered
to us it was picked up from a local paint/body shop - with the
right-side door repaired in a distinctly different green. We have
been using a top South San Francisco shop for over 17 years that
serves mostly dealers and wholesalers. Their painter is very
talented and is not color blind. Their rates are substantially
below normal retail. Photos were taken after a 2-day Dust Bowl-like
wind storm; we apologize for the dust. Recent Repairs and
Modifications (very little use since):Front bulkhead bead blasted,
and all rusted areas repaired with new metalRear load area Raptor
linedChassis pressure washed, all rusted areas repaired with new
metal, treated with rust converter, primed & paintedNew rear main
seal in engineThree new UK made doorsNew outer front fenders
(wings) and headlight panelsAll new door hingesNew galvanized body
capping on rear tubNew aluminum side skirtsReplace seals & gaskets
in gearboxAll new lighting including head lights, turn, stop,
license, front & side marker lights, interior dome lightAll new
body seals for all doors, all windows, roof & windshield
(windscreen), & vent flapsNew station wagon side sliding windows
and new safari windowsNearly all fasteners replaced with either
zinc plated or stainless-steel hardwareAll new fluids in engine,
gearbox, transfer box, axles, cooling system, brakes, clutch
etc.New engine oil and fuel filtersNew switchgear for steering
column for turn indicator, hi/lo beam, horn, wipers, & windshield
washerNew windshield (windscreen)Three front seats recovered with
new seat fabric and all foam replaced with new cushionsThree new
door panels (door cards)New fitted carpetNew radiator grill and
headlight surroundsFour new wheel archesNew door pulls (handles)New
air cleaner & heater fresh air intake grillsNew clutch master &
slave cylindersNew rubber pedal pads for brake, clutch &
acceleratorThree new wiper bladesBrand new alternator and new V
beltNew rear axle sealsNew front bumperNew fuel tank level
senderNew speedometer cable and wiper motor park switchEngine: 2.5L
turbo diesel, 86 hp, 150 lb-ft torqueTransmission: LT77 5-speed
Transfer Case: LT230 2-speedOdometer: 139,300 milesColors: Green
with Beige clothVIN: SALLDVAB7FA430812/Vermont Registration Visit
My Car Guy online at www.mycarguy-sf.com to see more pictures of
this vehicle or call us at (415) 860-1505 today to schedule your
test drive.
