LOT 198

1986 Land Rover Defender 90 V8 Canvas Registration no. D429 BDU Chassis no. SALLDVAV8BA259884

Estimate: £25,000 - £30,000

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Lot 198

1986 Land Rover Defender 90 V8 Canvas
Registration no. D429 BDU Chassis no. SALLDVAV8BA259884

Bonhams MPH September Auction|26 September 2019, 13:00 BST|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

1986 Land Rover Defender 90 V8 Canvas
Registration no. D429 BDU
Chassis no. SALLDVAV8BA259884

*Full canvas soft top model
*Rover 3.5-litre V8 engine
*Highly original
*One of only 2 remaining

Left Hand Drive
MOT Expiry 01/05/2020
Mileage 136,500

Built by Land Rover UK in 1986 as a US export model, this 90 is an original soft top example. Fitted with the legendary Rover 3.5-litre V8 and 5 speed manual gearbox, this Land Rover has seen service in the Middle East armed exhibitions and shows which explains the multi-coloured livery. One of only 2 left in the world, the other is in the Imperial War Museum. Running and driving very well, 'BDU' comes with full documents, photographs and press release pictures along with a V5C registration document.

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Vendor Score Total: 53/100

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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 15/25
Body Work: 3
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 3
Glass: 3
Paint: 3
Wheels/Tyres: 3

INTERIOR TOTAL: 9/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 2
Headlining: 2
Seats: 2
Trim: 3

ENGINE TOTAL: 11/20
Mechanical components: 3
Running: 2
Starting: 3
Under Bonnet: 3

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 12/20
Axles: 3
Brakes: 3
Gearbox/Clutch: 3
Suspension: 3

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 6/10
Ancillary components: 3
Main components: 3

Car History File: 5/5

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1986 Land Rover Defender 90 V8 Canvas Registration no. D429 BDU Chassis no. SALLDVAV8BA259884

1986 Land Rover Defender 90 V8 Canvas Registration no. D429 BDUChassis no. SALLDVAV8BA259884

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1986 Land Rover Defender 90 V8 Canvas
Registration no. D429 BDU Chassis no. SALLDVAV8BA259884

1986 Land Rover Defender 90 V8 Canvas
Registration no. D429 BDU
Chassis no. SALLDVAV8BA259884

Offered from the 'Somerset Hoard', barn stored since circa 1939
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