Land Rover Disco Special Edition XD

ajkh

New member
Hi everybody!:smiley_drive: I am finally ready to say good-bye to my beautiful Disco XD. Two years ago I bought it from my next-door/friend neighbor, and enjoyed driving it as it is truly a gem. However, it is too much of a "toy" to have for me!! I don't do it justice just driving it around the neighborhood, taking my kids to school and baseball games. He's been sad for the past few months, and I know he deserves a life filled with more excitement than the one I can provide!

It is a 1997 Yellow/Black Decals XD. It's in absolutely the BEST condition anyone can dream of. One of a kind. I don't need to list all that's included as you aficionados probably know better than I do.

I am sure this is indeed one of a kind because it only has 38,800 miles!! I got it with 28K two years ago, and since I only drive it around the neighborhood, only added barely over 10K. The only previous owner, my neighbor, had it parked in his garage for maaany years as he separated from his wife and left it years ago. Then, in 2009 he allowed her to finally sell it since he had moved back to Europe, where he is from.
Tires are new: Michelin XC LT4. I also made sure to replace every possible hose and gasket when I got it since it had been parked for so long.
It has the rack, ladder, roof lights, and we even installed an Anti-Theft Gas Cut-Off switch as the reason I had to get a new vehicle at the time was because my Van had been stolen. Interior is in mint condition, except the waterproof seat covers are somewhat stained -but that's only because they've protected the actual seats. It has the back flip-up seats. All in perfect upholstery. I even will provide the original Land Rover coffee mugs, as well as the LR Key Chain!
I was advised the value is around $18K, but open to consider offers.
See pics below:
 

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Chazz Layne

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The American flags are backwards on both sides. Why did you make the effort to find a reversed flag decal, only to put them both on the wrong side?
 

ajkh

New member
Well... I am sorry... I just got it that way. As I said before, I purchased it from my neighbor 2 ys ago, and he bought it new from the dealer. As far as i can remember, the truck always looked this way... btw, I am just a "Mom" and no "expert"...
Maybe this would be an interesting topic to start a new thread. I will do that in the pertinent section... I am sure someone with enough expertise on the subject should have a reasonable answer.
 
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Rovertrader

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If I am not mistaken, the '96 TReKs had graphics applied by LRNA while the '97s had a couple graphic options and were dealer applied??
 

Dendy Jarrett

Expedition Portal Admin
Staff member
I hate to call you guys out on this, but indeed the flags were applied at the factory facing the wrong way.
I often wondered about this, but was told that it had something to do with the same reason ambulance is spelled backwards on the front of an ambulance.

I have seen three of the true 96 event vehicles and in all three cases, the flags were as seen on this guys truck.

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ajkh

New member
Well, thank you for your input! I started a new thread on this topic in a different area. Do you mind if I quote you there to clarify? :bowdown:

I just got a reply from the original owner. He confirms the decals came this way from the factory.
 
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Dendy Jarrett

Expedition Portal Admin
Staff member
Sure- Quote me!
PS: Super nice rig. Wish I had more room in the stable!
I am already on thin ice around here.

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