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ian series 1

Member Since: 17 Nov 2014
Location: south
Posts: 3127

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Bonatti Grey

At last I have picked up the S1.

Evening all.

For anyone who read my posts regarding buying this new Series one, PAYPAL WORRIES
It was worth all the grief!

What I have now is a February 1950 ex military 80"
One of the last of the original lights behind, "full grille" models, all original matching 1600cc engine, gearbox, chassis numbers.

She's Been stored in a lock up since 1984 and not seen the light of day for a long time.
Everything the owner had removed over the years that needed replacing, he had the foresight to keep the original parts,
So I have all original rear lights, ignition coil, fuel pump etc, as all these parts carry the manufacture dates that makes the vehicles history.

As I finished loading it on to the trailer, he came out with 4 large plastic boxes, and said I'm not sure if you want these?
These consisted of a whole heap of NOS parts, worth a fortune on their own!
Various Land Rover books.
Genuine original 1949 workshop manual.
Genuine series 1 tool kit!!
Many many old spanners, sockets, etc
A pewter model af a series 1 still in its box.
Over 30 mint series one club magazines,
A whole ring binder full of receipts and I mean masses of them!
Unused roof canvas
I have the original buff log book, every Mot since 1964 when it was decommissioned from the military.

To be honest I was blown away with what I had been given!
Upon hand over I'm sure he had tear in his eye

I've promised to keep in touch and let him know what I am upto with the old girl!

So my plan?

Over the winter take the body off, restore running gear, and all necessary items, which will be most things.
Galvanize chassis.
Strip engine and box but not painting any of it.
Remove the overcoat of nasty thick green paint, and get her back to factory paint/bare alloy.
I'm going to try to keep her a bit rough and ready, and put the canvas back on.
Then use her!

I've had her running today for the first time in years!

Just for a bit of Defender content, when I was collecting my trailer, the clutch master cylinder decided to dump its fluid all over my shoe and footwell, so that got fixed yesterday afternoon!

Here she is

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Click image to enlarge 80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.

21st Jun 2015 8:19pm

LR90XS2011

Member Since: 05 Apr 2011
Location: bickenhill
Posts: 3618

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green

that looks nice glad it all worked out DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy

21st Jun 2015 8:27pm

Greggster

Member Since: 16 May 2015
Location: Surrey
Posts: 94

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HT Alpine White

That's brilliant, not bad for 65 years old

21st Jun 2015 8:29pm

JJ

Member Since: 18 May 2009
Location: Winchester
Posts: 932

1987 Defender 110 V8 Petrol CSW Corris Grey

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Just to show the diversity of these pages we go from super cool to a horrible thing all on the same forum.

I wonder which one we are most jealous that we don't own ?

21st Jun 2015 8:47pm

Ellisboy

Member Since: 13 Oct 2013
Location: Deep South
Posts: 539

1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi CSW Epsom Green

Very nice mate

21st Jun 2015 8:48pm

GREENI

Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
Location: staffs
Posts: 10367

I'm happy that turned out for you. Congratulations, that's a beaut.

21st Jun 2015 8:54pm

jomara

Member Since: 26 Oct 2009
Location: Lanarkshire
Posts: 1765

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

What a beauty!!! Glad it's got a good home

2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon
1971 Bowler Tomcat 88 4.2 V8 Auto
2022 110 250D XS

21st Jun 2015 9:07pm

CatherineF

Member Since: 22 Nov 2014
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 762

Can I ask how much? 2015 Audi Q3 Quattro S Line Plus 184 TDI Stronic
2010 90 SMC Over Land Nero Edition - Santorini Black Metallic (Now Departed)

21st Jun 2015 9:08pm

ian series 1

Member Since: 17 Nov 2014
Location: south
Posts: 3127

Enough!

80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.

21st Jun 2015 9:15pm

strang

Member Since: 16 May 2012
Location: Happy Valley
Posts: 1365

2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green

Very nice - are you taking it to Ashbourne next weekend? Euro-Leafing to infinity and beyond.....

21st Jun 2015 9:16pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 16960

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

Very nice, great find,

Is that a genuine 80" hardtop or a cut-down 86/88"? If is gen, it is exceptionally scarce!

21st Jun 2015 9:18pm

ian series 1

Member Since: 17 Nov 2014
Location: south
Posts: 3127

Strang.
no,she won't be on the road for a while, but we are driving up in our 52
Hope to meet up with you!

Blackwolf,
Yes she has an original 80" HT! Always wanted one!

80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.

21st Jun 2015 9:24pm

Fabio

Member Since: 05 Aug 2011
Location: Somerset
Posts: 589

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black

Very ,very nice!!
Well worth the worries!!

21st Jun 2015 9:25pm

GREENI

Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
Location: staffs
Posts: 10367

@JJ..... You tainted a good thread, with that 'thing'

21st Jun 2015 9:32pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 16960

ian series 1 wrote:
...Yes she has an original 80" HT! Always wanted one!

An original hardtop with an original tropical roof! Exceptional!

Narrow front springs (of course). 0610 series chassis or earlier? (I have a '53 which was rebuilt c.1970 onto an 0610 chassis (!) but is interesting because the chassis number is between some of the RR B40 vehicles).

As a mil vehicle I'm a little surprised it doesn't have the full width vent under the screen.

It really is an exceptional find and I can understand your excitement! Thanks for sharing, please keep the pictures coming.

21st Jun 2015 10:15pm

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