Highlight
- Completely restored and repainted
- The original nautical/aeronautical instruments have been retained
- Recently fitted with new wheels and tyres
- Original number plates
- Equipped with autoclave and water tank
The Attractions
The Defender is renowned for its versatility and unparalleled ability to cope with the toughest trails and heaviest use. There are not many off-road vehicles that are as iconic and well-known - and this is at least partly due to the fact that for decades it has been adopted around the world by countless public and private bodies, agencies and operators to bring relief or operate in particularly hard-to-reach areas.
This Defender is a truly unique specimen, originally used by the Civil Defence in Bolzano, and features a rather unusual set-up. Although it no longer sports its original livery and the sirens have been removed, it still has an original set of nautical and aeronautical instruments, and was most recently used by the Alpe de Siusi Park Rangers. Completely restored and repainted, it is a very interesting example of a very usable modern classic - with a very interesting history.
History and Documentation
- Registered in 1995
- The seller believes it has had no more than 4 owners from new
- Original number plates
- No major accidents or damage reported to us
- It has undergone a lot of work, but the relevant invoices and receipts are not available
- Overhaul expired
- Odometer currently shows 288,040 km
- It is a 110 pick-up and registered as a truck.
- Tensioned and valid until April 2025
Condition
- Cream-coloured exterior with beige soft top
- The bodywork appears to be in excellent condition without dents or other significant damage
- The paintwork looks good
- Some work has been carried out to remove traces of corrosion
- Recently fitted with new wheels and tyres
- Solid underbody with only slight signs of wear and tear
- Seats upholstered in black faux leather, requiring some attention in places
- Original nautical/aeronautical instruments and working radio
- Long rear aluminium body with autoclave and water tank
- Homologated tow hook
Mechanics
- 4-cylinder turbodiesel engine of 2,495cm³
- Manual gearbox
- Engine compartment is in good condition
- Slightly raised suspension
- The seller reports that the mechanics of this car are solid and work as they should
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