1999 Defender 110 Td5 LHD Many Upgrades. Titled in California.

[KyleT]

I've seen a few legitimate 98+ trucks in the US legally. It is super rare though. Loopholes and fancy paperwork. I would trust roverdude. He's been around long enough to know the ins and outs. I'm assuming he's just advertising for the owner though.


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[calicamper]

Even if its some how legal. Dont get tagged by a texting Nanny driving a Mini Van. All bets are off when the insurance companies figure out what you were in. Self insured, and have a umbrella policy for personal injury coverage. Or you could be up crap creek with out a paddle or defibulator.

 

[puravida73]

Can you convert in California after 80k miles or something like that - maybe it is not an original diesel

 

[VinceAtReal4x4's]

Can you convert in California after 80k miles or something like that - maybe it is not an original diesel

No, mileage has nothing to do with it. This is all about the year and EPA and/or CARB engine laws, unfortunately.

 

[puravida73]

there are 1 year exemptions but must be destroyed or exported after. import broker loses bond if proof of export/crush not provided.

there are no long term US military exemptions and there are no embassy work exemptions.

Any state that requires a physical VIN inspection to register the vehicle (not Florida) may be tricky. VIN not found is interesting convo

 

[Arten Fab]

Curious that there is no reply from the "roverdude". I'd love to have TD5 powered defender if only they were legal...

 

[TechMOGogy]

Look up Europa G Wagons from 1999 - they are legal in the US
Perhaps it did go through all the hurdles but who knows?
A buyer needs to do a lot of homework

 

[ScottReb]

Europa paid a ton of money to get they legalized and the cost reflected it, then MB brought them in at significant less cost.