Decent 110's
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glr
Observer
I have a client in PA who brought 2 110's from me, He is keeping his LHD and selling the RHD. He wants $18,000 with a clear title.
its a 1983 110 V8 3.5 gas 110, His number etc. is : bill cooper on 1 973-219-5903.
Here's what he wrote to be about what he has done to the vehicle since he brought it.
New Clutch
New exhaust
new trans seals
new transmission mounts
rear dif pinion seal
driveshaft u-joints
front panhard bushings
radius arm bushings
tie rod ends
engine mounts
new swivel balls
resealed housings
new bearings
distributer cap/roter/wires
added locking center console with radio
probably some other minor stuff.
Not a great pic, taken in the UK befores the vehicle was shipped early last year.
its a 1983 110 V8 3.5 gas 110, His number etc. is : bill cooper on 1 973-219-5903.
Here's what he wrote to be about what he has done to the vehicle since he brought it.
New Clutch
New exhaust
new trans seals
new transmission mounts
rear dif pinion seal
driveshaft u-joints
front panhard bushings
radius arm bushings
tie rod ends
engine mounts
new swivel balls
resealed housings
new bearings
distributer cap/roter/wires
added locking center console with radio
probably some other minor stuff.
Not a great pic, taken in the UK befores the vehicle was shipped early last year.
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Z O O R O P A
Explorer
a few things we are considering:
these guys post videos of their 110s & 90s on youtube with walk around and test drives. they seem to get a steady stream, just another resource to look at
http://www.motodrome.co.uk/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv-DYppVqEU
lots of sold cars of theirs on youtube, many 84/85 110s
something you may want to consider is looking for a nice 110 that is a year ahead of the import. store it for a while then head over to the UK pick it up and travel around before shipping it home.
you could use a service like ruggedguide.com or something if you wanted support or were unsure about travel in North Africa etc. or around Europe. they usually meet up in Italy or something and it is fairly cheap
good luck!
these guys post videos of their 110s & 90s on youtube with walk around and test drives. they seem to get a steady stream, just another resource to look at
http://www.motodrome.co.uk/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv-DYppVqEU
lots of sold cars of theirs on youtube, many 84/85 110s
something you may want to consider is looking for a nice 110 that is a year ahead of the import. store it for a while then head over to the UK pick it up and travel around before shipping it home.
you could use a service like ruggedguide.com or something if you wanted support or were unsure about travel in North Africa etc. or around Europe. they usually meet up in Italy or something and it is fairly cheap
good luck!
bobtail4x4
Adventurer
You could even take in Billing, the Landrover show to blow your socks off:wings:
bobtail4x4
Adventurer
In fact ebay uk finds 17 110s from 1983 to 1986,
including this one
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1983-110-Coun...ewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item3a57da021f
or an 87 one
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Land-Rover-De...ewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item4a9f0ab21c
including this one
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1983-110-Coun...ewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item3a57da021f
or an 87 one
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Land-Rover-De...ewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item4a9f0ab21c
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glr
Observer
yes but do you realy want a 2.25 petrol 110 for $25,000 incl shipping when some companies offer upgraded tdi varients for the same money?
bobtail4x4
Adventurer
I was always taught to buy Landrovers on condition, not age etc?
morerunner
Member
I actually have been thinking more about going over and picking it up and driving it around before I ship it. What better time right?
bobtail4x4
Adventurer
good plan.
as I said you should try to be here in july for the Billing show.
as I said you should try to be here in july for the Billing show.
Z O O R O P A
Explorer
maybe we could put a group together
Z O O R O P A
Explorer
found these guys on an ebay auction, Canadian imported 85/86+ "new" 110s all good to go for $60K!!! yikes nice trucks though
http://www.roverdefenders.com/
I also read that Foleys sv UK shop is going to be selling "new" 110s for $42K US imported
so if you compare Global L.Rovers, Copleymotorcars, roverdefender ( the Canadian Copley hah jk jk ) RoversOutEast, East Coast Rovers, DividingCreekRoverimports, and more there seems to be plenty of sources
the interesting part is there seems to be a trend of Canadian imports coming up frequently for sale
i wonder if prices will get less expensive as time goes on and the availability gets easier. seems you can get a nice rig for about $15-20k right now, might not be exactly what you want but Defenders are like snap together models - you can change anything
ebay.co.uk you can pick up a nice 110 for $6k US and ship it for another 2k. But then your work is cut out for, but when isn't it with a Rover
Might be a good option for those who are short on funds or have rough credit for a loan. my bank said the car has to be in the country and they need an appraisal by a shop/dealer. no price limit but 10-20% down and slightly higher than normal rates
still think your best bet is find a decent rig in the UK, get it checked out or serviced so its reliable and go adventure before shipping it
http://www.roverdefenders.com/
I also read that Foleys sv UK shop is going to be selling "new" 110s for $42K US imported
so if you compare Global L.Rovers, Copleymotorcars, roverdefender ( the Canadian Copley hah jk jk ) RoversOutEast, East Coast Rovers, DividingCreekRoverimports, and more there seems to be plenty of sources
the interesting part is there seems to be a trend of Canadian imports coming up frequently for sale
i wonder if prices will get less expensive as time goes on and the availability gets easier. seems you can get a nice rig for about $15-20k right now, might not be exactly what you want but Defenders are like snap together models - you can change anything
ebay.co.uk you can pick up a nice 110 for $6k US and ship it for another 2k. But then your work is cut out for, but when isn't it with a Rover
Might be a good option for those who are short on funds or have rough credit for a loan. my bank said the car has to be in the country and they need an appraisal by a shop/dealer. no price limit but 10-20% down and slightly higher than normal rates
still think your best bet is find a decent rig in the UK, get it checked out or serviced so its reliable and go adventure before shipping it
really depends what your looking to do with it. I just got back from the UK, looking for 110's. They drive Defenders like a Ford trucks, all around use and they can get pretty beat up.
If you looking for a fixer upper or a decent runner importing your own isn't a bad idea. I know a guy who's done that and is loving the restoration process.
You'll have to contend with RHD if you go that route or find something in ROW that is a LHD. Doing your own LHD conversion is becoming more difficult as the parts are becoming hard to find, so that needs to be considered too.
If you're looking for a mint one (aka the above list) then you'll want to work with a UK importer or one of the North American importers who know where and how to get the right quality and parts. Keep in mind that most of the parts and accessories originate there so it's nice to get it outfitted and sent over ready, often those accessories are a better price when bundled with the purchase.
If you looking for a fixer upper or a decent runner importing your own isn't a bad idea. I know a guy who's done that and is loving the restoration process.
You'll have to contend with RHD if you go that route or find something in ROW that is a LHD. Doing your own LHD conversion is becoming more difficult as the parts are becoming hard to find, so that needs to be considered too.
If you're looking for a mint one (aka the above list) then you'll want to work with a UK importer or one of the North American importers who know where and how to get the right quality and parts. Keep in mind that most of the parts and accessories originate there so it's nice to get it outfitted and sent over ready, often those accessories are a better price when bundled with the purchase.
morerunner
Member
Ok, so I sold my truck and am one step closer. Currently my only vehicle is a 84 Mercedes 300D Turbo. It keeps eating parts so I am interested in getting a 110 very soon but that means my budget has dropped to 15K max and a refurb is out of the question obviously. "Rovers Out East" is very close to me and I will probably at least look at some 110's he has this weekend.....so a few questions:
1) I tried searching but with no avail for tips on looking/buying an already imported 110 (even on d-90). Any big things to look for (most common rust spots on frame, bulkhead, etc...)?
2) Will 15k or less get me a 110 that could be a reliable DD (with proper up keep)?
3) Has anyone purchased from "Rovers Out East?" He has a blue 3 door with 147k miles on it that I'm interested in. Pics: http://s237.photobucket.com/albums/ff251/draaronr/85-blue110-3door-200tdi/
Or link to site: http://roversouteast.com/Current_Vehicles.html
Any thoughts on that one?
1) I tried searching but with no avail for tips on looking/buying an already imported 110 (even on d-90). Any big things to look for (most common rust spots on frame, bulkhead, etc...)?
2) Will 15k or less get me a 110 that could be a reliable DD (with proper up keep)?
3) Has anyone purchased from "Rovers Out East?" He has a blue 3 door with 147k miles on it that I'm interested in. Pics: http://s237.photobucket.com/albums/ff251/draaronr/85-blue110-3door-200tdi/
Or link to site: http://roversouteast.com/Current_Vehicles.html
Any thoughts on that one?
rugbier
Adventurer
Do you remember at the beginning of the thread someone posted " THERE IS A DOCTOR out of Wilmington NC " ?
Well your question #3 would be him, Aaron ( Doc ) .
You should call him and get any questions you might have addressed by him
Well your question #3 would be him, Aaron ( Doc ) .
You should call him and get any questions you might have addressed by him