jediwhite

There seems to be a number of so-called garages who profess to be 'experts' yet just give a quick respray with loads of black overspray on the rusty bits, add a few bits of chequer plate, some shiny wheels and a sticker kit and suddenly the price is over 10 grand Not an easy market it seems

Has anyone come across these guys; UK Custom Land Roves in Shepperton https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202103120077148?model=90&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=Used&advertising-location=at_cars&year-to=1990&postcode=sl66jg&radius=1500&sort=price-asc&make=LAND ROVER&include-delivery-option=on&page=1

Has anyone ever come across this one or have any thoughts on the engine mods? https://www.autotrader.co.uk/van-details/202009214013965?fromSavedAds=true&advertising-location=at_cars

I think I'm going to leave that (I was only tempted by the thought of a set of open pipes and the noise !!) I've decided to wait until I can get to view them Cheers

Good points, I'll have to check with registration department but i think they are fairly easy going. At least for registration it need to be pre 91 for tax free import anyway

I'm not looking specifically for a 200/300 tdi, I just asked which you thought was better Do I need to start another thread ?

What do you think of this one I'm fairly sure I'm going to get told to run a mile but I've always loved the sound of a V8 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1960-LAND-ROVER-SERIES-V8-HYBRID-DEFENDER-4x4-TAX-EXEMPT-MOT-EXEMPT-LOW-MILEAGE/224378368981?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l9372

Anyone have any thoughts or experiences on Walton Motors in Cranleigh Pennine Motors in Wakefield or T & T Motors in East Ardsley All have a number of reasonable looking ones but some seem to be sold when you go one on their websites

Can anyone recommend someone selling restored ones or any for sale that they know of

Seems like the general opinion is; Original is best Chassis doors and bulkhead are prime rust spots go and view, checker plate can hide a lot and mods are often hiding problems (or causing them) 200tdi and 300 tdi are good but 300 easier to get parts There seem to be a few companies selling tarted up ones around the 10 grand mark but some of the pictures show the chassis oversprayed with stone chip and some dodgy looking resprays too, so I'm assuming probably good to give a miss to those too I think I'm going to up my budget and find one with a refurbed or good chassis and then do the mods myself after reading all the posts on the forum, or maybe find one from someone reputable on here!! (hint hint!!)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Defender-90-BMW-3-0-M57-conversion-chassis-restored/393217463387?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l9372

Does anyone know anything about the 1987 with M57 conversion for sale on the 'bay', looks very nice

Great response and many thanks so far Use will be mainly schlepping around the local area but I've got fields to play on and plenty of stony tracks over the mountains when bored of tarmac Defender is on my radar (not so keen on the disco) as I don't want to mod a 'classic' but can't help myself when I see shiny bits in magazines and other peoples upgrades. I fancy a lift kit and bigger wheels but happy to do the work myself and get the angles correct etc hence why I'm on here! to learn from the guys who've done it before Pre 91 as the Irish charge huge import duty and as noted, good chassis and bulkhead Thanks again for advice and I'll keep looking. I'm not in a rush and its hard to travel at the moment

Good day all I'm a virgin Landy wannabeee owner (but had an L322 in the past and also 'shhh' a couple of Q7's) and looking for some advise I'm looking for something pre-1991 to make it easier to import into Ireland and trying to decide what to go for Not too worried about quality paint or straight panels but have just finished a restoration on a 1979 triumph dolly and I've had enough of rust!!! Should i pay more for accessories or is it better to go standard and modify myself. 200 or 300tdi, whats the better engine? I fancy rear seats and windows but can you get the rear body if i buy a soft top or single cab? Your help and advise will be much appreciated and a prospective new landy owner is looking forward to joining the 'gang' !!