1988 Land Rover 110 Wolf Tithonus
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Highlights
- Reworked in 2007 to Wolf specifications as part of the Tithonus project
- Fitted with Wolf hard top and inner/outer roll bars
- Only 107,760 km indicated (approximately 62,000 miles)
The Appeal
By the mid 2000s, the Ministry of Defence had a problem. It relied on a vast fleet of Land Rovers for a variety of roles, but the trouble was, they were getting rather long in the tooth. Some were over thirty years old - so not really p to the rigours of active service. Replacing the whole fleet would be an enormous strain on the national purse strings. So they hatched a plan called "Tithonus" in which the older Land Rovers would undergo a comprehensive refurbishment programme.
The 1988 110 Defender Wolf received the Tithonus treatment in 2007 when it was upgraded to contemporary Wolf specification. Finally retired in 2012, it has been used sparingly in civilian life, with the odometer now showing 107,760 km (approximately 62,000 miles.
While it has been off the road since 2020 and requires some light recommissioning, it runs and drives, presenting a fantastic opportunity for enthusiasts looking to own a piece of military history with the potential for further.
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The 1988 110 Defender Wolf received the Tithonus treatment in 2007 when it was upgraded to contemporary Wolf specification. Finally retired in 2012, it has been used sparingly in civilian life, with the odometer now showing 107,760 km (approximately 62,000 miles.
While it has been off the road since 2020 and requires some light recommissioning, it runs and drives, presenting a fantastic opportunity for enthusiasts looking to own a piece of military history with the potential for further.
History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1988
- Originally made for the Ministry of Defence
- Reworked in 2007 as part of the Tithonus project
- Sold to civilian use in 2012
- Off the road since 2020
- Offered without current MOT
- V5C present
- Only 107,760 km (approximately 62,000 miles)
The Condition
- The alloy bodywork appears in commendably straight for its age and vehicle type
- Military-type Wolf hard top and external storage boxes fitted
- Equipped with inner and outer roll bars
- Factory-correct steel wheels
- The paint has accrued a rich patina which some may wish to preserve
- There is corrosion evident to the chassis and running gear as the photos show in detail
- The rear door frame is heavily corroded at the bottom - a common weak spot
- highly original interior with military-grade fittings still in place
- The cabin would benefit from a deep clean, but the upholstery looks in good order
The Mechanics
- 2.5-litre four-cylinder NA diesel
- Five-speed manual gearbox
- Equipped with low-range and four-wheel-drive
- Runs and drives, though off the road since 2020
- The vendor recommends some recommissioning and the car will require MOT before resuming on-road use
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1988
- Make Land Rover
- Model Defender
- Colour Green
- Odometer 107,760 Kilometres
- Engine size 2500
Listing Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Hinckley
- Location Leicestershire
- Country United Kingdom
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