1997 Land Rover Defender 90 Soft Top

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We are here for you at MotoeXotica Classic Cars and will ensure your online buying experience will be a pleasurable one from start to finish. We are now in our 10th year selling on Ebay with over 1,300 positive feedbacks! MotoeXotica was one of the Pioneer Classic Car dealers on Ebay and have seen a lot of dealers come and go. We have a brick and mortar 30,000 sq. ft. building on 5 acres in St. Louis, MO to serve you; we like to sell our cars the same way as we would like to purchase them, fairly and honestly. We ask for a nominal $500.00 credit card deposit and give you a 7 day grace period to inspect the car. If you find the car not to your liking we will refund your deposit with no questions asked should you get here and not like the vehicle.

We all know that the financial times right now are tough. With the stock market being so volatile and investments becoming less valuable, many people are turning to the classic car market to invest their money. Putting your money into a hard asset that you can enjoy everyday is becoming a very popular option, especially now when the marketplace is lower then it’s been in many years. We invite you to put your money into a vehicle that is fun to own and brings back memories of when you were younger.

We offer financing through two of the best lenders in the industry. If you visit www.jjbest.com or www.woodsidecredit.com they are currently offering very attractive rates for all collector and special interest automobiles. With loan amounts from $10,000 to $500,000, and flexible terms of up to 12 years, you can get financed for as low as 6.99%.

Please feel free to contact us at anytime during the duration of the auction with any questions you may have.

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• Lowest Mileage Defender 90 in known EXISTENCE!! (NAS)
• 50 ORIGINAL MILES!!!
• COMPLETELY Original!
• ONE Owner!
• Babied and Garaged in a Climate Controlled Garage!
• COMPLETELY Serviced for Safety & Vehicle Integrity!
• Incredible Investment Vehicle!
• ONCE IN A LIFETIME Find!

MotoeXotica Classic Cars is ecstatic to present the “Holy Grail,” an incredible 1997 Land Rover Defender 90. This beautiful SUV, number 1459 to be exact, is literally in showroom condition and is THE lowest mileage Defender 90 known to exist (by NAS Standards)!! This SUV is SO original that it still is covered in factory cosmoline. It's safe to say that it is EXTREMELY UNLIKELY that another vehicle of this caliber will come up for sale to the public!

This handsome Defender comes to us under unfortunate circumstances. We have been given the honor of liquidating this Defender on behalf of our local Commerce Bank Trust Company, who is the conservator for the selling party. The seller, a die-hard automobile collector of ALL sorts, has fallen ill in an untimely fashion. This gentleman has a fine assortment of impeccable vehicles, including this Land Rover, a 1954 MG TF, 1949 MG TC, 1957 Ford Thunderbird and a 1969 Jaguar E Type, amongst others that we will be selling soon. Please know that this incredibly preserved and 100% correct vehicle has been babied and garaged in a climate controlled garage since he took delivery of the vehicle over 17 years ago. That’s right – he took delivery of this fine British SUV, backed it into his garage, parked it and NEVER drove it again.

Finished in the rarely seen "Monza Red," this Defender 90 Soft Top is one of only 183 Monza Red D90's ever built, starting in 1997 when the color was introduced. When delivery was taken on this vehicle, there was never a PPI done on the D90, the ORIGINAL, NEVER MOUNTED window sticker is still intact on its ORIGINAL paperback and there is still cosmoline covering parts of this SUV as shipped from the Solihull factory. This vehicle is a literal TIME CAPSULE! The black canvas soft top is in impeccable condition – as in the top has NEVER been down and the factory tool is still sealed in its original packaging! The vinyl windows are also in excellent condition - however; there is a very slight mar on the left rear side vinyl window, which is the ONLY flaw we’ve been able to find on the entire vehicle. As mentioned before, this is literally a once in a lifetime opportunity to get an extremely sought after British SUV!

Inside, the interior still smells BRAND NEW. The entire interior is pristine, down to the rubber floor mats. The center Tuffy box contains an AM/FM/Cassette player and appears to have been opened maybe once. The seats are wrapped in gray Duragrain and show absolutely zero signs of wear or imperfection. Duragrain is a durable, vinyl material that is weatherproof and was designed to be easily cleaned up. The doors are also in phenomenal condition, as well as the dashboard. The dash houses the original Land Rover gauges as well as a clock and 12 volt receptacle.

Under the hood, the D90 boasts the 241 cubic inch, 4.0L V8, capable of 182 horsepower. Attached to the engine is a ZF 4-Speed automatic transmission with transmission oil cooler and permanent 4-wheel drive. It comes complete with power steering, air conditioning 4-wheel disc power brakes. It sits upon a set of 7” x 16” cast aluminum alloy “Freestyle” Land Rover wheels wrapped in BF Goodrich All Terrain LT265/75R16 tires that still have some of the factory “teets” from new . There is a matching full size spare on the back of the SUV that is covered with the OEM tire cover.

When we took it in on consignment, we wanted to be 100% positive that the vehicle was in perfect running shape and safe – the truck was transported to Plaza Land Rover in St. Louis to have it serviced. Let it be noted that Plaza Land Rover is the dealership which took delivery of the D90 back in 1997 and sold it to our client! On the included invoice, you will see that the “IN” mileage is 41 and the “OUT” mileage is 49. Further, Plaza Land Rover verified the mileage on the Defender to be real and actual. They drained and cleaned the fuel tank, installed a new fuel pump and seal, changed the original oil out for fresh oil, flushed the coolant, power steering fluid and both differentials, bled the brakes and put in new fluid and then they even entered the original radio code so that the radio would work. All of this necessary work for safety was done at a cost of over $2,200 so that you may be assured that the integrity of the D90 and its future driver will remain intact!

This truly is a once in a lifetime find. As mentioned before, it is extremely unlikely that another MINT, ONE OWNER ’97 Land Rover Defender 90 of this caliber and this low of mileage will ever be up for sale in the public eye ever again! This is the REAL deal as it is the lowest mileage D90 know to EXIST by NAS Standards! The VIN is SALDV2240VA115223 and the mileage currently shows 50. It is being sold on a clean and clear Missouri title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!

INCLUDED WITH PURCHASE OF VEHICLE
• Safety Devices Paperwork
• Full Set of Factory Keys
• Land Rover Defender 90 VHS with Original Packaging
• OEM Soft Top Case
• Soft Top Instruction Manual
• Factory Sealed Door Top Removal Tool
• OEM Rear Spare Tire Cover
• Factory Tools and Case
• Accessory Trailer Hitch Kit
• ’97 Land Rover Defender 90 Owner’s Manual
• Warranty Card for BF Goodrich Tires
• ’97 Land Rover Product Line Catalog
• Land Rover Gear Catalog

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Terms & Condtions
TO BID YOU MUST BE OVER 18 and pay with a money order, cashiers check or wire transfer. Please do not bid without the intent to finalize this transaction. Winning bidders that do not finalize will receive negative feedback. Sorry, NO bid retractions allowed in the last 24 hours of the auction, ask questions BEFORE you bid. IF YOU SHOULD GET HERE AND NOT LIKE THE CAR FOR WHATEVER REASON, I WILL PROMPTLY REFUND YOUR MONEY WITH NO QUESTIONS ASKED. Documentation Fee: There will be a $195.00 fee added to each car sold. This includes title transfer, inventory tax, holding costs, vehicle preparation, storage and overnight documentation delivery. ALL SALES ARE FINAL WITH CAR BEING SOLD WHERE IS, AS IS. ! ...Please, ASK if you have a question! Seller reserves the right to end auction early. Cell phone provided below and all Email will be answered PROMPTLY. Bidders with less than 10 feedbacks MUST email us before bidding showing their intent to purchase the vehicle. Due to increasing non-paying bidders, we reserve the right to cancel your bid if you do not have more then 10 feedbacks. Sorry. WE WILL NOT TOLERATE BID INTERFERENCE! The vehicle is offered with a right to a personal inspection by any bidder or agent of any bidder. Whether a buyer decides to inspect a vehicle themselves/have a 3rd party inspection or no inspection at all, feedback MUST be left before the vehicle is released to the buyer/agent/shipper. This is due to our generous refund and return policy. Motoexotica Classic Cars has been a part of eBay Motors since 1999 and has maintained a great reputation. We would like to keep it that way for future customers! The Vehicle is being sold by a Licensed State of Missouri Dealer (Motoexotica Classic Cars). Any Missouri resident must pay local MO sales tax and licensing fees. All other will do so in their home state. All used vehicles should be assumed to have some degree of wear. No vehicle is perfect to everyone. Each vehicle has its strengths, styles, tendencies and shortcomings. Therefore, despite our best efforts to verify a vehicle's mechanical condition, we are not able to warranty a manufacturer’s workmanship or previous owner’s diligence in care. It is for this reason that all vehicles are sold "AS IS". We have described the above mentioned vehicle to the best of our ability. However, with all pre-owned automobiles, the condition is subjective. Please be advised that no oral or written statements concerning any vehicle constitutes a representation or warranty of the condition of the said vehicle. You need to check with your local goverment for any special rules regarding these older vehicles passing inspections. We are not liable for any vehicle not passing inspection for your country. If for any reason you recieve your vehicle and have buyers remorse, are not happy with the vehicle or just don't want it for any reason we will purchase the car back from you. You WILL be responsible for a restocking fee that will equal 20% of the purchase price of the vehicle. You will also be responsible for shipping the vehicle back to our shop at your expense. The vehicle is available for inspection prior to bidding. If you are the high bidder and unable to inspect said vehicle before auction close, you or an agent will have seven(7) days to inspect said vehicle after the close of auction. I encourage a physical inspection strongly to avoid any misunderstandings or representations. All disputes arising out of or resulting from this sale shall be finally determined by binding arbitration in St. Louis, Missouri in accordance with the commercial rules of arbitration of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall be carried out by one or more arbitrators in accordance with said rules. Any award shall be enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction in the same manner as judgments. This agreement to arbitrate shall survive the sale of the automobile described herein. Buyer and Seller hereby agree that Missouri law shall control for all purposes under this Bill of Sale. Buyer and Seller hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts of Missouri to specifically enforce the agreement to arbitrate and to enter judgment of and enforce the award of the arbitrator. All above terms and conditions are applied to vehicle sales, whether through Ebay or otherwise. Sorry, but in all fairness to the bidding process, I will NOT disclose my reserve price until the auction has ended.

Payment Terms
Payment must be made by Cashiers Check, Money Orders or Wire Transfers payable in US Dollars. A Refundable deposit in the amount of $500.00 must be received within Twenty-Four(24)hours of the auctions close either by Master Card, Visa or PayPal. The buyer has seven(7) days from close of auction to inspect the vehicle. If the vehicle is not to your liking within this seven day inspection period then your deposit will be refunded 100%. If an inspection or decision takes longer then seven days and you find the vehicle not to your liking, your deposit will be forfeited and the car will be relisted. Final payment must be received within ten (10) days of the auction close. The refundable deposit only applies if you or an agent inspect said vehicle in St. Louis and find it not to your liking. I will not be responsible for buyers remorse or problems found to said vehicle once they have left my property. I am just being realistic, most of the cars I deal in are vintage and by their very nature will need TLC and some degree of attention sooner or later. These are not new cars and should not be treated as such. Once full payment has been received, Seller will fax a copy of clear title, Bill of sale, Buyers guide and additional DMV forms to the Buyer to sign and return via fax. The forms must be returned to the Seller prior to the shipment of said vehicle. Original paperwork will be sent to Buyer Via overnight mail seven(7)days from date of final payment. Transportation will commence only after final payment and signed documentation are received. Once a car is picked up from our premises, you will NOT be able to return the car.

Transportation
For a quote on shipping any where in the world, please feel free to email us at Heath@Motoexotica.com. We will give you a cost for open and/or enclosed transport as well as overseas shipping if necessary. International Transportation We are happy to accommodate our overseas buyers! Over the last 10 years we have exported cars to Norway, Germany, Estonia, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Alaska, Costa Rica, Brazil, British Columbia, Canada and other locations around the world. Overseas shipments will be placed into a steel container for safe sea passage. We take care of all the details and paperwork. All you have to do is collect the car at port and enjoy!

Financing
We offer financing through two of the best lenders in the industry. If you visit www.jjbest.com or www.woodsidecredit.com they are currently offering very attractive rates for all collector and special interest automobiles. With loan amounts from $10,000 to $500,000, and flexible terms of up to 12 years, you can get financed for as low as 6.99%. www.jjbest.com www.woodsidecredit.com

Warranty
ALL SALES ARE FINAL WITH CAR BEING SOLD WHERE IS, AS IS. ! ...Please, ASK if you have a question! Seller reserves the right to end auction early. Cell phone provided below and all Email will be answered PROMPTLY. The vehicle is offered with a right to a personal inspection by any bidder or agent of any bidder. The Vehicle is being sold by a Licensed State of Missouri Dealer (Motoexotica Classic Cars). Any Missouri resident must pay local MO sales tax and licensing fees. All other will do so in their home state. The vehicle is available for inspection prior to bidding. If you are the high bidder and unable to inspect said vehicle before auction close, you or an agent will have (7) days to inspect said vehicle after the close of auction. I encourage a physical inspection strongly to avoid any misunderstandings or representations.

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