1989 LAND ROVER 90 V8 SOFT TOP

KEY FACTS

• A rugged but stylish 4x4, with a resprayed Bronze finish, a re-trimmed brown leather interior and which has been kept in excellent shape throughout.
• Under the bonnet sits the 3.5-litre Rover V8, producing around 134bhp, coupled with a five-speed manual transmission.
• It has undergone a complete restoration at Land Rover specialist South Motors in Athens, Greece.

EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS

• Now finished in Bronze, its exterior has been enhanced to give it a more contemporary appearance, with a gloss black grille and headlight surrounds, new windows and windscreen, Defender badging, LED lights, and 16-inch ‘Boost’ alloys with brand-new tyres.
• All of the exterior fixtures, hinges, and soft top tie-downs have been refinished in gloss black.
• It features seven seats – three in the cabin, and four occasional flip-down seats in the rear - with re-trimmed brown leather upholstery, a smart four-spoke steering wheel, and a grey canvas roof.
• The front doors are as fitted to an earlier Land Rover Series model, and the windows can therefore be removed to open the cabin even more for summer weather.
• It has a safety-bar to hold the new seatbelts, which have also been changed to a brown colour to match the overall colour theme.

CONDITION

• No bodywork damage. A complete restoration was concluded in early 2021 and it is rust-free.
• Refinished in metallic Bronze as part of the restoration, it presents superbly, with a deep lustre all around the body.
• The canvas roof appears to fit very well, and the new vinyl windows are free of any clouding.
• The brown leather upholstery is pristine, featuring smart black piping and presenting immaculately throughout. Door locks have been renewed, and the dashboard also features a bespoke leather trimmed top panel.
• All of the floors have been carpeted with a contemporary weave, bound with brown leather to match the rest of the cabin.
• All of the switchgear is believed to be in good working order.
• The vendor reports that the engine and mechanicals work exactly as they should, with a wonderful V8 exhaust note.

SUMMARY

This Land Rover 90 V8 Soft Top is a comprehensively restored and enhanced example of the breed, with seven seats, an attractive Bronze finish and smart re-trimmed brown leather upholstery. It remains in excellent mechanical condition following its professional refurbishment, is ready to be thoroughly enjoyed through the summer months – wherever the next owner chooses to go.

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