Land Rover Defender 110, newly replaced 200 Tdi, electrical system upgraded
1989 Land Rover Defender White Description
1989 Land Rover Defender 110, imported from Italy through Houston port of entry in 11/2015. I hold all paperwork. Has original Colorado emissions report showing a pass in 12/2015. I bought the truck out of Denver 11/2016. Since then, the truck has undergone extensive restoration and upgrades, including:
VIN: SALLDHMB8FA392545
- 200 Tdi Conversion with remanufactured engine. ~2,000 miles on the new odometer. Work performed by Defenders Northwest in Gig Harbor, WA. Starts right up, runs great, and is a dependable daily driver.
- New Land Rover complete exhaust system installed 11/2019
- Upgraded to new 285/75/16 BF Goodrich AT KO2 tires x5, still in like-new condition
- New custom front bull bar bumper
- New headlight surrounds
- New Grille
- New LED headlights
- New LED brake, marker, and parking lights
- New LED dome light
- Mechanic-updated engine ground wire and wiring to exterior lights
- Rear wiring upgrade including power and ground wires (Defenders Northwest Clean Bum wiring kit)
- Several yards of previous-owner wiring removed
- Fuse panel upgrade to blade-style fuses
- New rear class 3 receiver step bumper
- New wing top diamond plates and metal air intake vents
- Full length roof rack from Frontrunner Vehicle Outfitters, with ladder mounted for access. Can mount nearly anything on the rack, including rocket boxes, RTT, expedition gear, etc
- New Tuffy Box locking security console installed between front seats
- New seatbelts front and middle rows. Cargo area seats and seatbelts have been removed for utility storage, but I have them and they can go back in easily. Rear cargo/sleeping platform with Bedrug and underneath storage currently in the cargo area.
- New dashboard to match the center console and seat covers
- New Knightsbridge Overland seat covers front and rear seats
- Old carpet removed and replace with new carpet kit from Rovers North, after applying acoustic/heat insulation (Dynamat Extreme)
- New rubber floor mats front and rear
- New aluminum footwell panels driver and passenger front footwells
- Old rear sliding windows replaced with Frontrunner Vehicle Outfitters Gullwing windows. I have the original windows still plus new rubber gaskets
- I have a new windscreen and gasket in packaging (currently not installed)
- I bought a stainless steel fastener kit to replace all existing non-stainless fasteners in the truck. I’ve been replacing them as I work on certain projects. The remaining fasteners to go with truck
- New rear door gas strut recently installed, with original retained for backup.
- Front driver and passenger and rear hatch door all lined with Dynamat Extreme
- New steering wheel shroud installed, and all steering column and dash switches upgraded/replaced
- New rubber door seals on all passenger doors
- New hood latch and catch
- New heater and new actuator cables
- New power steering belt
- New starter motor
- New horn
- Operable sunroof, although currently leaks water in a heavy rain/carwash
- New water temperature gauge installed. I have new EGT gauge, tachometer, and fuel gauges yet to be installed
- I have some additional new parts to be installed if wanted (Raptor Engineering dash console, which would house the new gauges)
- Over $20,000 in upgrades, including engine. I have a spreadsheet with all additions, part numbers, and part costs.
- The only thing I know of that doesn’t work is the rear wiper motor. The wiring going to it is functional. I have part numbers for a replacement wiper motor, but have not yet purchased it
- Weeps small amounts of fluid as all Land Rovers of this vintage do, but I check fluids regularly and have not needed to refill between service intervals
- Has some galvanic corrosion on the door sills, typical of these vehicles
- Very clean overall, with minimal body rust and no frame rust
- Windscreen has a crack, but I have a replacement
- Some glue residue present in middle row footwell where I tore out old carpet
- $400 non-refundable deposit due within 48 hours of successful purchase. Balance due at vehicle pickup or with cashier's check before release for shipping. Buyer will coordinate shipping, and I will ensure the vehicle gets on the truck.
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