1980 Land Rover Other Defender

1980 Land Rover Santana Series III "Defender"

Clear CA title in hand
CA Registered through 2018 (Smog Exempt. VIN verified and Fed. Safety Certified)

Factory left hand drive built for North America Export

Documented. Verifiable 42 k original miles

All docs including original purchase agreement. books. repair manual etc. included

4 Cylinder 2. 25 5 Main Bearing Diesel Engine
Recently replaced brake booster
Many late series III improvements over earlier Rovers (power steering and brakes. factory sound deadening. larger brakes. synchro (all 4 gears) gear box)

4 speed transmission. Locking transfer case provides 8 forward gears in 2 wd/4 wd

Doors. door tops. windshield and roof easily removed
Steering box. relay and tie rods recently serviced
Brake fluid replaced and drums adjusted

Rust free condition (solid frame. bulkhead and seat boxes needing no repairs)

New interior from Rovers North (comes with factory rear seats)

Brand new Mud terrains w/ spare (spare can be fitted to hood w/ brackets or in the rear)

Radiator recently re-cored. new water pump. thermostat. hoses. sender and fluid

Upgraded front grill from Rocky Mountain Products (steel rather than plastic. OEM grill was saved)

All new fluids/filters including Royal Purple synthetics in trans. transfer case and differentials (spare filters and binder with all manufacture information included)

Dash is in like new condition (no discoloration. fading or cracks)
All lights. gauges. horn. wipers etc. work as they should

Rims were powdercoated to match "limestone" roof

Upgraded NGK glow plugs

"Dog Cage" seen in photos behind seats is easily removable

A box of maintenance items. spares and owners manual included

Excellent mechanical condition - Paint has been resprayed (high quality respray but there are some small imperfections) and galvanizing redone (galvanizing is in excellent condition and not painted like many "restorations")

Runs and drives excellent and is extremely reliable

Rare to find one in this original condition. left hand drive. rust free (especially the bulkhead. seat box. foot panels and frame that are normally problem areas). documented low mileage and CA DMV compliant.

Vehicle is for sale locally in Orange County. CA and seller reserves the right to end the auction early. Feel free to contact me with any questions. I am a Land Rover enthusiast 6 th Land Rover and currently have 3 Series vehicles and would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Cheers. Steve

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