1987 Defender 110 LHD Frame Off Restoration
1987 Land Rover Defender 110
Here is a beautiful, true frame off restoration of a 1987 left hand drive Defender 110. Started with a solid donor from a 1987 left hand drive 110 with an original 3.5 V8 and manual transmission was replaced with a rebuilt, powerful 4.6 liter V8 motor with auto transmission. All new head gaskets with a new bosh block and high compression pistons installed. Truck was stripped down to the frame and sanded and coated. Interior completely and professionally bed lined for long term protection. New bulk head and take off doors, exmoor seating, wheels and tires installed. Alpine white paint professionally carried out and looks sharp. Frame and cross member solid as can be. No rust anywhere. New exhaust, fan clutch and O2 sensors. All new VDO gauges installed all work flawlessly. All lights and switches work as they should. Truck is stunning in person and drives incredibly.
Additional detail on the rebuild below as well as links to over 100 pictures of the restoration progress and finished product.
Chassis:
Wire brushed any surface rust on frame, apply POR 15
Apply Waxoyl Hardwax
Waxoyl inside of frame
Replaced bushings
Terrafirma 2” lift
HD front brake calipers
SS brake lines
Sandblasted steel wheels, prime and paint Alpine White
New A/T 235/85-16 tires
Replace front axle bearings and seals
Drive Line:
4.6 liter V8 gas motor
All new fluids,
New head gaskets
New bosh block
Rebuilt auto transmission
Exterior:
Sand, prep and paint body panels
Replacement take off doors
New door locks
New window tracks
New fender flares
Stainless steel door hardware
New rear tire carrier
New windscreen
New bulkhead
LED rear lighting
Waxoyl body cavities
Interior:
Bulletliner applied to footwells, floor pans, seat box, and rear tub
New Exmoor seating
New door panels
New Land Rover floor mats
New auto transmission console
Two year process of work with nothing over looked. Work completed by well known Rover shops and Master Land Rover technician. This build is very, very nice and is stunning in person. You can cruise easily at 75-80 mph and will be a great daily driver. Truck is turnkey and needs nothing to go to its new home. Over 60 build progress pictures and 30+ finished photos to view. You can see the detail of the build and the beauty of the truck that is ready for the trail or the country club and everything in between. I’m more than happy to answer any questions. Links below to additional hi-res images.
Progress Pics
Finished Pics
- Condition: Used
- Make: Land Rover
- Model: Defender
- SubModel: 110
- Type: SUV
- Trim: 5 Door Station Wagon
- Year: 1987
- Mileage: 325
- VIN: SALDV3240VA127698
- Color: White
- Engine size: 4.6L V8 Gas Motor
- Number of cylinders: 8
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: Automatic
- Drive type: 4WD
- Interior color: Black
- Vehicle Title: Clear Want to buy? Contact seller!