I saved it from the scrapyard, now ideally looking for someone to take it to the next level project. I am 75 and struggling with arthritis.
Paint work rough and faded now but I did hand paint it. The petrol tank has rotted out on a seam and needs replacing. £130 from Paddocks. I've got it running on a gravity fed tank for demonstration purposes as per video.
Engine rebored to 0.040, new pistons, new bearings, new big ends, camshaft and gearbox overhauled but now slight whine on 2nd gear over run. Front brakes are 3'' wide 109, rear brakes are front brakes originally. The original rear brake backplates are in the spares. Has a brake booster/servo fitted.
Tow hitch, reversing camera, swing away spare carrier, 4 very good tyres, spare unused. tail gate for soft top in with spares if wanted, has under passenger seat tool store, roof ladder, leather seats from Rover saloon, (original seat frames in spares box) seat belts, rear tub seat with belt, rear step and central cubby box.
Fairey overdrive, was told it was quiet, well it does have a sweet spot at about 48 mph, either side of that well not so quiet, wheels are 6.5 x J x 16 (defender wheels)
Loads of spare too many to list. Various carbs, original Zenith, Weber 341ch and SU carb (never used) running on a cheap Zenith copy at the moment.
I've put through MOT every year from 2019 to 2025, can't do this year due to petrol tank. 2 workshop manuals and other Landrover books, binder with receipts of spending.
I am 5 minutes from junction 28 M6 Leyland, you will need trailer to transport.
On 24-Feb-26 at 11:51:05 GMT, seller added the following information:gearbox was overhauled but now has a whine on second gear over run, I have plenty of spares and extensive information regarding overhaul procedures that go with the sale. chassis and bulkhead were repaired using repair section parts welded on.