1984 Land Rover Defender 90 LHD Manual Original Diesel Engine

THIS VEHICLE IS IN THE U.S.
No need to wait for international shipping.
Truck is located in Los Angeles, California
This is a rare find in the US - a 1984 Land Rover Defender 90, the first year in production, with original red paint. Left hand drive with manual transmission and 4 wheel drive. Original solid diesel 2.5 NA engine. This truck was imported from the UK. It has just undergone a major restoration and has a brand new Richard's Chassis, so no rust there! It has also had the following major improvements:
Parts alone cost over $15,000

Brand new Richard's chassis (shipped from the UK, made from OEM specs)
New Old Man Emu suspension with a 1 1/2 lift
New fuel tank
New coils and springs fitted with rubber rings
Brand new custom made exhaust system
Rewired with new lighting and lenses
New battery
New brake lines
New custom interior - three front seats made with waterproof black marine vinyl, perfect for off roading
New bolts
Fluids changed
Allparts were sourced from Paddock Spares, Rovers North, Rovah Farm, British Atlantic, etc.
Receipts available.
Still has opportunity to make it your own and put on your preference of detailing while the major repairs have been taken care of for you. Some dings in the body and chips in the original red paint that add to the character. Footwell has a bit of rust deterioration. Minor repairs needed: regulator on driver's side door, installation of rear side window that comes with the car, ordered from Masai. Also needs a rearview mirror. Tires in good condition, still has original wheels. This is a great iconic four wheel drive...if interested, please contact via email. Would be happy to share photos of the intense restoration project. SOLD AS IS.

European VIN:

SALLDVAC8AA218371

SAL Manufacturer code: Land Rover

LD Model: Defender (for early models: Ninety, or One Ten)

V Wheel base: 92.9 inch, but designated 90

A Body type: 2-°©??door: Pickup, hood cab, truck cab, or soft/hard top

C Engine type: 2.5 litre diesel (model 12J)

8 Steering and transmission: Left-°©??hand drive (LHD), 5-°©??speed manual (LT85, LT77, LT77S, R380 or other)

A Model year: 1983, 1984

A Assembly location: Solihull, UK

218371 Serial number

SOLD AS IS