1955 Land Rover Series 1 - Galvanized, 200tdi Diesel, Full Restoration Defender

Condition:	Used
Make:	Land Rover
Model:	Defender
SubModel:	86in Soft Top
Type:	SUV
Trim:	Soft Top
Year:	1955
Mileage:	3,000
VIN:	000000000000
Color:	RAF Blue
Fuel:	Diesel
Transmission:	Manual
Drive type:	4WD
Interior color:	Galvanized
Vehicle Title:	Clear
Item location:	Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, United States

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4-Wheel Drive, Convertible

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Description of 1955 Land Rover Defender 86in Soft Top

Year: 1955 (EBAY does not recognize old, onstandardized VIN)
Model: 86"
Configuration: Soft Top currently, ut factory original Station Wagon setup (roof, ides) included
Engine: 200tdi, ill cruise all day long at 70mph, 5-28mpg
Transmission: 4 Speed Synchronized Gearbox
Miles: About 3000 miles on the complete restoration.
PRICE: $50,000 as a pictured in soft top configuration and including complete station wagon setup.
Location: Martha's Vineyard, A. I will happily transport on the ferry to the mainland to arrange pickup.
Restoration Work- completed approximately 3000 miles ago.
-200tdi Diesel rebuilt
-S3 fully synchronized rebuilt unit
-NO rust on the usual trouble areas with endless "rover chrome" =GALVANIZEDbulkhead, hassis, ear cross member, utriggers, attery box, oor frames, indshield frames, ll capping.
-New leaf springs
-New Old Man Emu Shocks-New Radiator and hoses-New clutch, echanical pedal assembly
-New fuel tank, askets, nd lines
-New throttle cable
-New brakes and lines with Front disc and rear drums-New Exhaust-New Tom Woods custom driveshafts mated to 4.1 gears
-Like galvanized rock sliders from Pangolin 4x4-New custom galvanized roll cage-New rims-New custom wiring harness with modern fuse box and NO lucas electronic gremlins-Newer Factory Tires - 5 Michelin XZL-New Paint, atching inside and out. Complete respray. RoyalAirfare Blue.
Use: This was my daily driver during summer months on Martha's Vineyard. I have put 1,000 trouble free miles (26-28mpg) on her this summer since purchase; my 2013 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon saw less than 150 miles of use this summer. I depend on my car for making 5-10 house calls per day, nd this car was an absolute blast to drive and a hit with the clients. I checked and change all fluids regularly.
Condition: Fully restored, ERO rust on chassis, utriggers, ootwells, oor bottoms, nd bulkhead. Mechanically working 100%.-Given the more modern 200tdi and the front disc brakes, he truck will run comfortably at 70mph. I have cruised at 85mph. That said, his was designed in 1955 to be one step better than a farm tractor. Do not expect the ride of a Range Rover.-History: the truck was purchased new in CA in 1955, irst registered in 1956, nd spent her entire existence on a ranch in Tucson, Z (zero rust on original doors,bulkhead, hassis). The original dents and dings were not pounded out. The body panels are original but repainted. This is a real truck, ot a trailer queen.
Reason for sale: I have a 1993 110 restoration project and a 1994 conversion project in the works, oth of which I would like to complete over the winter for island work next summer. As such, need to clear the plate and get to work.
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