Land Rover Defender 110, 1981, Diesel Light project car

Price: - Item location: Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, United States
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1981 Land Rover Defender

1981 Land Rover Defender 110 right hand drive 5 door Station Wagon.
Light project vehicle once owned by british airwaysImported from UK by me around 1 year ago, with clean NM title in my name. i imported 2 and am working on the otherImportation documents available.The VIN number is SALLDHMC7BA260048, this decodes as a 1981 110 5 door right hand drive Station WagonThere is oxidation on all the doors, very common in a Rover of this age.It does have a few dings.Needs new paint workIt has a 4 cylinder 2.5, diesel engine hrc 1474 on engine block which was installed before shipping to US. Previous engine had a blown piston so was removedIt has 5 speed gearbox and it shifts smoothly through all the gears. 4x4 works great in high and lowIt does not have power steering and i have an extra steering kit for itRadiator leaks and i will include a replacement used radiatorThe driver, passenger and second row seats appear to be the original cloth type and do have some wear.The chassis, outriggers, bulkhead and footwells are solid showing with surface rustThe rear crossmember is solidBull bar with place for winch - not includedExcellent set of newish tiresNew lights all round installed by myself- headlights still originalNew heat plugs installedBulkhead has rust on it, footwells were replaced by myselfIt shows 110000 kmAll gauges workDoors and hinges solid, doors lockOnce engine is warm after 20 min it idles erratically. I believe it is the injector but haven't had time to resolveInspections are welcome, tire kickers and low ballers are not.Buyer is responsible for shipping.