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1987 Land Rover 90 Turbo Diesel
Highlights
- A very honest Land Rover 90 in an unusually original condition
- Boasting just one previous owner and an original mileage of under 56,000
- Equipped with the range sweet-spot 2.5L Turbo Diesel engine
The Appeal
The Land Rover Defender needs little introduction and the history of the Wilks brothers’ involvement in creating this utilitarian icon is now the stuff of automotive legend. The replacement for the Series Land Rovers happened along in 1983 but started out simply known as the Land Rover 90 and 110 in reference to their respective wheelbases.
The “new” car remained reassuringly faithful to the Series III vehicle it superseded. Main changes were the move to more compliant coil springs, permanent four-wheel drive and a taller, single piece windscreen.
The “new” car remained reassuringly faithful to the Series III vehicle it superseded. Main changes were the move to more compliant coil springs, permanent four-wheel drive and a taller, single piece windscreen.
Our example has an amazingly straight forward provenance for a 37-year-old Land Rover. It is in the keeping of just its second owner, having covered just 56,000 miles, and remaining refreshingly unmodified and unmolested. Definitely one for the Land Rover connoisseur.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1987 in just the fourth year of 90 production
- This example has been used and enjoyed by just 1 previous owners
- This ownership accounted for around 20,000 miles of the total
- By the end of this period the mileage was up to around 53,000 miles
- In current ownership less than 3,000 miles have been covered
- Today this 90 appears in a clearly used but very original condition throughout
- A healthy archive of paperwork is on hand
- This includes V5 in the owner’s name
- The current advisory free MOT valid until August 2024 is also present
- Many previous MOTs are also included in hard copy
- These help to validate the low original mileage of the Land Rover
- The original owner’s manual is present
- So is the all-important service booklet
- This covers 12 services spanning the period from 1987 to 1999
- A number of service and maintenance invoices are also included
- Recent ones document a new battery and a new set of tyres in 2023
- The original build sheet is unusually present as are numerous tax disks
The Condition
- This example is configured in true farm specification of truck cab and pickup back
- The 90 appears to be wearing its original Bronze Green paintwork
- The cab roof and steel wheels are finished in contrasting Limestone
- For enthusiasts this 90 probably has the perfect level of patina
- The original paint is faded in places with a matt appearance in others
- The odd dent and scuff are present but surprisingly few for the age and type of vehicle
- There’s a minor degree of reaction-based blistering in places
- Our Land Rover is fitted with 16 inch, eight-hole steel wheels
- These appear to be in decent condition and are finished in Limestone
- A matching set of chunky off-road tyres are noted and were fitted in 2023
- Large, reinforced plastic wheel arch extensions are fitted
- An adjustable height tow ball is fitted with accompanying single electrics
- Large Land Rover branded mud flaps are fitted at the rear
- The cabin of our Land Rover will appear very familiar to those of a certain age
- The familiar three-abreast seating arrangement is noted
- These seats are finished in black and are in an excellent condition throughout
- The rest of the cabin condition is very good indeed whilst remaining utilitarian
- Hard-wearing textured rubber matting adorns the floor
- The dashboard is standard, and minimal, Land Rover fare
- An original, four spoke Land Rover embossed steering wheel is fitted
- Door cards are dressed in hard wearing, black vinyl
- A fitted fabric headlining panel is fitted to reduce noise and maximise heat insulation
- The rear pickup bed is appropriately patinaed and home to the spare wheel
The Mechanics
- Fitted with the trusty and torquey 2.5L turbo diesel engine
- Noted for providing a great combination of power, economy, and longevity
- Originally rated at around 85bhp and a generous 150Ib-ft of torque
- This Defender is also fitted with the five-speed manual gearbox
- The usual transfer box offer low range and diff locking is present
- Given the original low mileage and maintenance history mechanical condition is considered very good
- The engine bay looks as original as the rest of the 90
- The expected data plates are present and correct
- The underside looks to be in good, undamaged condition
- The corrosion present appears to be just of the expected surface variety
- If required, further improvement could be wrought via wire brushing and spray treating
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1987
- Make Land Rover
- Model 90
- Colour Green
- Odometer 55,934 Miles
- Engine size 2500
Listing Details
- Seller type Private
- Town Chelmsford
- Location Essex
- Country United Kingdom
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