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LOT 199

1985 Land Rover Defender 110 V8 SOV Truck Utility SAS Registration no. C10 SOV Chassis no. SALLDHV1BA236929

Sold for £48,375 inc. premium
Lot 199

1985 Land Rover Defender 110 V8 SOV Truck Utility SAS
Registration no. C10 SOV Chassis no. SALLDHV1BA236929

1985 Land Rover Defender 110 V8 SOV Truck Utility SAS
Registration no. C10 SOV
Chassis no. SALLDHV1BA236929

Military no: 10FG50

*One of 39 built to military specification
*Rover 3.5-litre V8 engine
*Extensive military service
*Fully equipped


MOT expiry 01/04/2020
Mileage 31,600

10FG50 is one of 39 built to requisition number 85/86B017, Military contract number F.V.E.22B/695, incorporating a heavy duty chassis, Rover 3.5-litre V8 engine and manual gearbox. Having served in the first Gulf War, Africa and Oman it is one of 2 of its type in private ownership in the world and is the 2nd privately owned. Fully equipped with copy GPMG fifty calibre machine gun it also comes with full original documents with ID, photographs, plates and original registration plates. A much reported example 10FG50 has featured in documentaries, books and magazines and has been photographed with Princess Anne. Offered in highly original condition, running and driving very well with previously mentioned history and V5C registration document.

Footnotes

Vendor Score Total: 55/100

Bidders should note that the automated 100-point Seller's Assessment is provided by each Seller at the point of consignment using the guidelines below, and is not provided, assessed or verified by Bonhams MPH. Accordingly Customers (Bidders) are on notice that each vehicle is offered "as is / as seen" subject to the Conditions of Sale for the auction, and Customers (Bidders) are strongly recommended to view the Lot(s) being offered, before bidding, in order to satisfy themselves as to their condition; Bonhams MPH will not entertain disputes over Sellers' Assessments.

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: 14/25
Body Work: 3
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 3
Glass: 3
Paint: 2
Wheels/Tyres: 3

INTERIOR TOTAL: 8/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 2
Headlining: 2
Seats: 2
Trim: 2

ENGINE TOTAL: 15/20
Mechanical components: 4
Running: 4
Starting: 4
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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