1977 Land Rover Defender

Series IIA / D-90 Hybrid Wagon

2.5L Turner Engine

Manual

Clear

Gasoline

Here we have an almost completed marriage of the classic Land Rover Series IIA from 1972 to a 1994 Defender 90, complete with uprated 2.5L Turner engine, mated to the original (and strong) series IIA gearbox & transfer case. Here are some of the highlights that make this a very special vehicle including Power Steering and Air Conditioning: Series IIA chassis completely rebuilt with the following: New front and rear springsNew Bushings all aroundNew Front & Rear shocksNew Front & Rear brakesNew Front Warn manual hubsNew Front Swivel balls and axles New Rear Axles Body consists of: Series IIA tubSeries IIA rear sides with fixed glassSeries IIA rear tailgate-lift-gate with new glass and keyed lockD-90 Roof (shortened) with sunroof & alpine windowsD-90 bulkhead dipped and paintedD-90 Front windscreen matched to bulkheadD-90 Front wings with wheel wellsD-90 front bonnet (hood)D-90 front grill mated with Series III radiator mountD-90 doors with aluminum Rocky Mountain sliding window topsD-90 dash/instruments, seats with new Exmoor coverings, center consoleCustom center instrument panel with fuel gauge, compass, clock, oil temp, air/fuel ratio, air pressureWindshield Wiper-variable delay systemD-90 Air Conditioning unit (unfinished)D-90 heater/blower systemD-90 fold-down Rear seat (forward-facing)Lockable storage cabinet in rear cabinRubber floor mat/cabin matD-90 front headliner with sunroof trimD-90 rear headliner (untrimmed)Electrical connectors for external powering/charging Driveline consists of: Turner 2.5L engine with no miles on it since rebuild (yes it starts and runs)Series IIA gearbox/transfer case (all synchro)D-90 Power steering mated with GM Saginaw pump/reservoirD-90 Windshield washer systemNew Steel wheels with 265/75R16 tires also brand new Items to finish vehicle:Exhaust system is installed but not clamped and finishedFront doors need alignment, Paint and door trimsCarb may need return tube to fuel tank (not sure about this)Hand Brake lever needs to be connected to drive shaft drum brake, cable is there, just not connected.A/C system needs compressor mounted/connected/charged & electrical connected (harness is in place)Alpine windows installed (may have this done locally prior to vehicle sale)Second fuel opening on driver side need to be finished/closedFront wheel well flares installed (they are new) I have the original Series IIA California title and commission plates...somewhere, but I have not located them as of the time of this auction start.