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1984 Land Rover Defender 90, Rhd on 2040-cars

Year:1980 Mileage:70499 Color: Blue /
 grey
Location:

Hesperus, Colorado, United States

Hesperus, Colorado, United States
Advertising:
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:diesel
Fuel Type:Diesel
For Sale By:Private Seller
Transmission:5-speed manual
Condition:
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VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: NCS90386
Year: 1980
Make: Land Rover
Model: Defender
Options: 4-Wheel Drive
Power Options: Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 70,499
Exterior Color: Blue
Interior Color: grey
Trim: 2 door convertible
Number of Cylinders: 4
Drive Type: Four Wheel Drive

This is a 1984 Land Rover Defender 90 soft-top with 70,499 miles. It is full-time four-wheel drive with right hand drive. 

Has the Rover 300TDI (turbo diesel) which, according to many enthusiasts, was the best engine Rover made. I consistently get 30mpg.
R380 5-speed gearbox with a few hundred miles on it. Rebuilt at the factory by Rover.
LT230 transfer case.  High and low.  This case has the 1:22 Discover gear ratio, but I have another case with the 1:44 Defender ratios that needs a rebuild and will come with the truck.
New muffler
New battery
Rear tires are fairly new. Spare has never been used. Front tires have a fair bit of life left in them.
Tow hitch, class III
New Exmoor Trim cubby box
New Exmoor Trim seat cover kit installed.
Rear has single jump seat with harness. I have the bench seats as well.
Radiator muff
High-Lift jack mounted to front bumper
Exmoor Trim soft top is in good shape with new windows. 
Chassis in excellent shape with no rust.

Slight axle grease leak on right rear side. Otherwise, this defender is mechanically sound.

It needs a new paint job, but I'm leaving that to the new owner. The original British paint didn't like the Southwest sun. There is fading and cracking. There is some slight bubble rust on the firewall and doors. There is also some hail damage on the right door and wing. I have the news skins for the door and wing. I don't have the money to continue with this project.

Finances are forcing me to sell. I still owe on this vehicle, so I will need to pay off the bank before title is sent. My selling price is firm.

I have described this Defender to the best of my knowledge/ability. It is sold as-is.

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Wed, Jun 5 2019

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