Maverick1701
Adventurer
I am jumping the gun on this thread just a little..... but if the deal falls through at least we can all enjoy some landrover pics. I have been keeping an ear to the ground for a 110 or 109 LR for quite some time. Unfortunately I live in the boonies of west TX where LRs were/are not popular 4x4s. That makes this find even more mind-blowing.
the story:
I work for a sheriff's office in the rural tx panhandle. I was stuck doing a xport today... 8hr round trip. As I was driving through a small town approx 2hr from my house, out of the corner of my eye. I noticed the unmistakable stare of land rover headlights peeking out from behind a boat in a small shop/garage/old building. I immediately made a mental note of my location and decided to stop by on the way back through and take a closer look (obviously I can not stop with a prisoner in the car).
On the way back through (without prisoner) I stopped at the local store to fuel up. I asked some of the old men in the store if they knew the owner of the Land Rover...and as luck would have it, it was the cousin on of one of the guys in the store (god I love small towns). I asked if he knew if his cousin was looking to sell. He stated that, yes, his cousin was looking to sell. I gave the guy all my contact information (he stated he would pass along to his cousin) and then asked if I could run over the shop and snap some pictures. He said that would be no problem.
No idea on year. I have a tough time differentiating between land-rover series models but it looks vaguely reminiscent of a LR Perentie (with the flat nose, flat paint, pintle hitch, military style trailer plug, and slat grille) . The interior was packed with bits/pieces including the window uppers, soft top, what looked like a half-cab, and a few more cool parts.
The truck has license plates from Belize. No idea on title or anything at this point. It looks pretty much all there (especially the drivetrain).
The drive-train looked to be a 4spd mated to a 2.25 I4 diesel (assuming diesel due to no carburetor in the obvious locations and the presence of fuel lines routed to injectors). I am hoping the owner calls me and I can make it my own ASAP.
If you guys see anything noteworthy (good or bad) please speak up. The majority of my knowledge comes from ford diesels and early Jeeps (CJ2-CJ7). I have limited knowledge of all things land rover (outside of my basic research while searching for a 109/110).
I will keep this thread updated when (not IF) the owner calls *fingers crossed*
In the mean time, enjoy some of the eye candy of what will hopefully turn out to be my new project/labor of love.
the story:
I work for a sheriff's office in the rural tx panhandle. I was stuck doing a xport today... 8hr round trip. As I was driving through a small town approx 2hr from my house, out of the corner of my eye. I noticed the unmistakable stare of land rover headlights peeking out from behind a boat in a small shop/garage/old building. I immediately made a mental note of my location and decided to stop by on the way back through and take a closer look (obviously I can not stop with a prisoner in the car).
On the way back through (without prisoner) I stopped at the local store to fuel up. I asked some of the old men in the store if they knew the owner of the Land Rover...and as luck would have it, it was the cousin on of one of the guys in the store (god I love small towns). I asked if he knew if his cousin was looking to sell. He stated that, yes, his cousin was looking to sell. I gave the guy all my contact information (he stated he would pass along to his cousin) and then asked if I could run over the shop and snap some pictures. He said that would be no problem.
No idea on year. I have a tough time differentiating between land-rover series models but it looks vaguely reminiscent of a LR Perentie (with the flat nose, flat paint, pintle hitch, military style trailer plug, and slat grille) . The interior was packed with bits/pieces including the window uppers, soft top, what looked like a half-cab, and a few more cool parts.
The truck has license plates from Belize. No idea on title or anything at this point. It looks pretty much all there (especially the drivetrain).
The drive-train looked to be a 4spd mated to a 2.25 I4 diesel (assuming diesel due to no carburetor in the obvious locations and the presence of fuel lines routed to injectors). I am hoping the owner calls me and I can make it my own ASAP.
If you guys see anything noteworthy (good or bad) please speak up. The majority of my knowledge comes from ford diesels and early Jeeps (CJ2-CJ7). I have limited knowledge of all things land rover (outside of my basic research while searching for a 109/110).
I will keep this thread updated when (not IF) the owner calls *fingers crossed*
In the mean time, enjoy some of the eye candy of what will hopefully turn out to be my new project/labor of love.
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