Detail Info for: Land Rover : Defender OTHER MAKES 1975 LAND ROVER SERIES III CONVERTIBLE DIESEL 4X4 SUV WITH OVERDRIVE

Transaction Info
Sold On:
09/26/2012
Price:
$ 8950.00
Condition:
Mileage:
10000
Location:
Boca Raton, Florida, 33431
Seller Type:
Private Seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1975 Land Rover Defender
Submodel Body Type:
OTHER MAKES Convertible SUV
Engine:
4 CYLINDER
Transmission:
4 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION WITH OVERDRIVE
VIN:
90606824A
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Diesel
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
PLEASE NO EMAILS....CALL PLEASE PLEASE NOTE: I AM HARDLY EVER NEAR A COMPUTER SO RESPONDING TO EMAILS IS DIFFICULT. I AM ONLY ONE MAN TRAVELING AROUND THE COUNTRY AND FOR THIS REASON PLEASE CALL ME AT (954) 444-0850...EARL 1975 LAND ROVER SERIES III DIESEL 4X4 (There are 60+ photos below. Please give them time to load) CLICK ON ARROW > ON PICTURE BELOW TO WATCH VIDEO OUR DRIVING FORCE IN BUILDING THESE LAND ROVERS IS TO KEEP THE PRICE AFFORDABLE. THESE TYPES OF VEHICLES RECENTLY HAVE BROUGHT UPWARDS OF $35,000 TO $60,000. WE ARE NOWHERE NEAR THAT NUMBER. WE DO NOT SPEND $8,000 FOR PAINT JOBS; WE DO NOT SPEND THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS REBUILDING THEM GROUND UP MECHANICALLY. BUT WE START WITH A VERY GOOD PERFORMING TRUCK. AS YOU CAN TELL FROM THE VIDEO AND STILL PICTURES WE GO TO GREAT LENGTHS TO TRANSFORM THESE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS INTO THE VERY ATTRACTIVE AND UNIQUE PRODUCTS YOU SEE HERE. WE REPLACE THE HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS, DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS, MARKER LIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS WITH BRAND NEW FIXTURES. WE REPAIR ANY OTHER WIRING ISSUES WE DISCOVER. SOME OF THESE LAND ROVERS HAVE VERY SMALL RUST ISSUES THAT WE SEEK OUT AND REPAIR, KNOWING THAT THE BODIES ARE ALL ALUMINUM AND THE CHASIS ARE STEEL. THIS WOULD BE ONLY NATURAL FOR A 30-40 YEAR OLD ANYTHING EVERY SO OFTEN, WE HAVE MORE WORK COMING IN THAN WE CAN POSSIBLY HANDLE DOING THESE FRAME ON RESTORATIONS FOR VARIOUS LAND ROVERS. THAT’S THE SITUATION I HAVE NOW. I JUST RECEIVED THIS 1975 SERIES III LAND ROVER. IT’S POWERED BY A LITTLE 4 CYLINDER DIESEL HOOKED UP TO A 4 SPEED GEAR BOX WITH A FAIREY OVERDRIVE. I’M GIVING EVERYBODY THAT WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A LAND ROVER, ONE OF THE MOST UNIQUE SUV’S ON THE ROAD HERE IN THE STATES, A CHANCE TO OWN THIS ONE. I’M GOING TO PUT A BUY-IT-NOW PRICE OF $9,750. ONE OF THESE TRUCK COMPLETED IN OUR SHOP, WOULD BE VALUED UPWARDS OF $19,000. IF YOU JUST WANT A BEACH CRUISER…..OR A TRUCK THAT WILL GO THROUGH ANYTHING IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE, UP AT YOUR CAMP IN THE MOUNTAINS…..OR JUST ABOUT TOWN, THIS IS ALL YOU COULD ASK FOR. AS MOST OF THESE COME OVER FROM ENGLAND ESPECIALLY THE OLDER ONES, PEOPLE IN ENGLAND MERELY BRUSH OR ROLL PAINT ON THEM. IT IS A COMMON PRACTICE DUE TO THE ALUMINUM BODIES, WHICH MAKES IT MUCH MORE DIFFICULT AND EXPENSIVE TO SEND THEM TO A PAINT AND BODY SHOP ONCE THEY GET HERE. SO THEREFORE, WHEN YOU GET THIS ONE, BUY YOURSELF THE COLOR YOU WANT, GET YOUR FINE BRISTLED BRUSH, AND PAINT AWAY. I PERSONALLY MUCH PREFER THE DARKER, FLAT COLORS, AND THEY HOLD UP SURPRISINGLY WELL. ALL THE LIGHTS WORK ON THIS TRUCK; THE HORN WORKS, SPEEDOMETER ENGAGES. TIRES ARE ABOUT 70%. VERY, VERY ECONOMICAL FROM OTHERS I HAVE DRIVEN ABOUT 30 MPG. THE FRAME APPEARS TO BE VERY SOLID, AS DOES THE REST OF THE BODY. THIS TRUCK IS IN YOUR HANDS TO DO WITH AS YOU WILL. BUT YOU CAN DRIVE IT JUST THE WAY IT IS FOR MANY, MANY MILES. I'M SURE MANY OF YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE QUESTIONS. PLEASE CALL ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR OFFERS. I REMIND YOU, THIS 37 YEAR OLD TECHNOLOGY WILL REQUIRE MAINTENANCE AND TWEEKING. DON'T EXPECT TO HAVE A MAINTENANCE FREE "NEW CAR" EXPERIENCE ...AND WORKING ON THESE OLD CLASICS IS HALF THE FUN. THANKS FOR LOOKING! IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR WOULD LIKE A MORE IN-DEPTH DESCRIPTION PLEASE CALL ME, EARL I CAN BE REACHED AT (954)444-0850 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR WOULD LIKE A MORE IN-DEPTH DESCRIPTION PLEASE CALL ME, EARL I CAN BE REACHED AT AREA CODE (954)444-0850 A $750.00 DEPOSIT WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 24 HOURS AFTER CLOSE OF AUCTION IF THE WINNING BIDDER DOES NOT CONTACT ME WITHIN 24 HOURS AFTER THE END OF THE AUCTION, I WILL AUTOMATICALLY CONTACT THE SECOND HIGHEST BIDDER WITH A SECOND CHANCE OFFER FOR FINANCING, CONTACT CHRIS LAGANELLI AT J.J. BEST BANC & CO. (800 872 1965). TELL HIM EARL SENT YOU. FOR DOMESTIC SHIPPING NEEDS, CALL MIKE O'SULLIVAN AT RITE WAY AUTO TRANSPORT (954) 369-4493 WE HAVE USED HIM FOR MANY YEARS AND FIND HIM TO BE RELIABLE, FAST, PROFESSIONAL AND AFFORDABLE. FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING NEEDS CLICK HERE WIL LINES...VERY PROFESSIONAL AND WE BELIEVE THEY HAVE THE BEST RATES (full service shipments to any destination in the world. Ask for Jessica or Richard) PLEASE NOTE! THE CARS THAT I REPRESENT ARE JUST LIKE THE CAR YOU MIGHT FIND IN YOUR SUNDAY NEWS PAPER WANT ADS FROM PRIVATE PEOPLE WHO HAVE TAKEN THE BEST CARE THEY COULD. I DO NOT REHAB OR RECONDITION THESE AUTOS SO YOU MIGHT HAVE TO SPEND A DAY WAXING AND TINKERING TO MAKE IT THE WAY YOU WANT IT. THANK YOU FOR LOOKING. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR WOULD LIKE A MORE IN-DEPTH DESCRIPTION CALL ME...EARL... AT (954)444-0850 IF YOU ARE THE WINNING BIDDER PLEASE BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION, IF YOU FAIL TO DO SO WE WILL USE EVERY MEANS ALLOWED BY EBAY TO COLLECT OUR MONEYS, ALSO ANY INSPECTIONS ARE TO BE DONE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE END OF AUCTION. THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK BIDDING. I WOULD LIKE TO MENTION WHEN BUYING A USED CAR YOU CAN EXPECT SOME WEAR AND TEAR. A USED CAR THAT IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD WOULD SHOW MUCH LESS WEAR AND TEAR THAN ONE THAT WOULD BE 10 YEARS OLD ECT, ECT. CONDITIONS OF THIS AUCTION IF YOU CANNOT ADHERE TO THESE TERMS PLEASE DO NOT BID WINNING BIDDERS MUST CONTACT US BY TELEPHONE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF AUCTION CLOSURE AND SEND A $750 DEPOSIT TO CONFIRM YOUR PURCHASE OR THE VEHICLE MAY BE RELISTED OR SOLD TO ANY OTHER QUALIFIED BUYER. ALL FUNDING MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF AUCTION CLOSE OR WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RELIST OR SELL TO ANY OTHER QUALIFIED BUYER. WE ALSO RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END THE AUCTION AT ANY TIME THESE ARE THE PAYMENT METHODS THAT ARE ACCEPTABLE AT THIS TIME BY US. PAYMENT METHOD MUST BE ONE OF THE METHODS LISTED. CASH (in person), CASHIERS CHECK, OR BANK-TO-BANK TRANSFERS (sometimes called wire transfers). NOTE! HERE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA CASHIERS CHECKS CAN TAKE UP TO 5 BUSINESS DAYS TO CLEAR. PLEASE GOVERN YOURSELF ACCORDINGLY. BANK-TO-BANK TRANSFERS ARE THE EASIEST AND MOST SECURE AND MOST TIMES I AM NOT ABLE TO RECEIVE CHECKS IN THE MAIL BECAUSE I AM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY AND I CAN CONDUCT MY BANKING FROM ANY COMPUTER. VEHICLE CAN NOT BE SHIPPED UNTIL FUNDS HAVE CLEARED OUR BANK. RESERVE AUCTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO THE RESERVE BEING MET. NON-RESERVE AUCTIONS WILL BE SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER AT END OF AUCTION AND IF BIDDING ON A NON-RESERVE AUCTION BID TO OWN. NO BID RETRACTIONS WITHIN 24 HOURS OF END OF AUCTION EACH VEHICLE COMES WITH CLEAN TITLE UNLESS OTHERWISE MENTIONED IN DESCRIPTION AND IS SOLD AS IS WITHOUT GUARANTEE FROM SELLER. THERE ARE IN SOME CASES A FACTORY WARRANTY OR AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE MAY ALSO BE ELIGIBLE FOR WARRANTY THRU A WARRANTY COMPANY. BY BIDDING ON THIS AUCTION YOU ARE AGREEING TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS IN THIS AUCTION. PLEASE IF YOU ARE USING A FINANCING METHOD HAVE THE FINANCING ARRANGED BEFORE HAND. WE DO NOT SHIP VEHICLE OR SEND TITLE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS PAID FOR IN FULL. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THESE TERMS FEEL FREE TO CALL ME RATHER THAN EMAIL ME AS I AM AN AGENT FOR SELLING THESE VEHICLES ONLY AND NOT THE ACTUAL OWNER I CAN BE REACHED AT AREA CODE (954)444-0850