66Landy
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Suggested/Estimated Prices!
Hi All,
Well, Madelyne is gone, and I'm looking into the possibility of building a Defender Dormobile. I've spoken with Bruce, (a friend over in England) who is now helping out at Land Rover Enthusiast, and we may have developed an approach that will work. :luxhello: If anyone is interested, a rough estimate is $25,000 to $30,000 for a re-built 1983 110 with factory Dormobile roof, seats and fridge (no wardrobe, add it if you like from the factory, but most add an engel fridge/freezer and more storage). This is only an estimate, and this is only in the brainstorming stage so nothing is permanent.
Basically, any vehicle 25 years or older can be imported without Federal or State government red tape. Petrol engines have a 1973 or 1975 cut off date for running in the US without EPA and DOT approval. However, diesel engines are not yet regulated and can be imported as the engine in 25 year or older vehicles without any hassel at all.
As you may know, I bought off of UK ebay a 1981 109 with a 2.5 diesel out of a 110. It made it into the US without a single problem. Even California allows diesel imports without any hassel. Since they do not require smog testing, it is easier than petrol engines.
Bruce knows of many garages that are suitable for re-builds, and here are some of his estimates. Remember, these are estimates only.
>A 110 around that age is £3000, engine gearbox and mods £3000, dormie bits >£4000 around £2000 for labour say £12,000 although depending on condition >could be cheaper add £2000 for shipping.so around $25000 - $30000 would be >a good start. for that it would be a virtually rebuilt car. A 90 or 110 >without dormie bits would be around the $20,000 including shipping. there >are a lot of 1983 age around and with high mileages so new bits would be >required. If a workshop had a production line then it might be possible to >do a real deal. there are a number of garages in England that could do it >and since I am doing regular trips for the mag and they are all advertisers >it would be fairly easy to keep things monitored.
Since Bruce works for LRE now, the magazine is even considering doing an article on a Defender into Dormobile rebuild. He mentioned that the 60th anniversary is coming up and this might be an interesting tie-in for the celebrations.
Well, let me know if anyone is interested. I've started talking to my wife about it, but she seems pretty set about re-building our second floor before I re-build a Defender. I'm very persuasive though, I did get her to agree to owning two 109s at the same time once!
Cheers,
Carey
:clapsmile
Hi All,
Well, Madelyne is gone, and I'm looking into the possibility of building a Defender Dormobile. I've spoken with Bruce, (a friend over in England) who is now helping out at Land Rover Enthusiast, and we may have developed an approach that will work. :luxhello: If anyone is interested, a rough estimate is $25,000 to $30,000 for a re-built 1983 110 with factory Dormobile roof, seats and fridge (no wardrobe, add it if you like from the factory, but most add an engel fridge/freezer and more storage). This is only an estimate, and this is only in the brainstorming stage so nothing is permanent.
Basically, any vehicle 25 years or older can be imported without Federal or State government red tape. Petrol engines have a 1973 or 1975 cut off date for running in the US without EPA and DOT approval. However, diesel engines are not yet regulated and can be imported as the engine in 25 year or older vehicles without any hassel at all.
As you may know, I bought off of UK ebay a 1981 109 with a 2.5 diesel out of a 110. It made it into the US without a single problem. Even California allows diesel imports without any hassel. Since they do not require smog testing, it is easier than petrol engines.
Bruce knows of many garages that are suitable for re-builds, and here are some of his estimates. Remember, these are estimates only.
>A 110 around that age is £3000, engine gearbox and mods £3000, dormie bits >£4000 around £2000 for labour say £12,000 although depending on condition >could be cheaper add £2000 for shipping.so around $25000 - $30000 would be >a good start. for that it would be a virtually rebuilt car. A 90 or 110 >without dormie bits would be around the $20,000 including shipping. there >are a lot of 1983 age around and with high mileages so new bits would be >required. If a workshop had a production line then it might be possible to >do a real deal. there are a number of garages in England that could do it >and since I am doing regular trips for the mag and they are all advertisers >it would be fairly easy to keep things monitored.
Since Bruce works for LRE now, the magazine is even considering doing an article on a Defender into Dormobile rebuild. He mentioned that the 60th anniversary is coming up and this might be an interesting tie-in for the celebrations.
Well, let me know if anyone is interested. I've started talking to my wife about it, but she seems pretty set about re-building our second floor before I re-build a Defender. I'm very persuasive though, I did get her to agree to owning two 109s at the same time once!
Cheers,
Carey
:clapsmile
