- 4.7/5
1987 Land Rover Defender V8 (fully restored)
- 2 hours
- 38 views
- Co. Dublin
Vehicle Overview
Description
Find us at deanemotors.ie What the Land Rover Defender lacks in refinement, it more than makes up for in character, and this Defender 90 certainly has that in spades…plus a pleasant surprise under the bonnet. This 1987 model has been treated to some very tasteful upgrades during its life including a fresh paint job in Ferrari Rosso Rubino, black chequer-plate trim, Goodyear Wrangler all-terrain tyres, headlight guards, removable “rag top” plus lots more besides. The keen-eyed Defender fan will also notice that the a later Puma bonnet has been fitted along with some Series style doors with sliding glass and completely removable door-tops if you want the air conditioning up full. Inside hasn’t escaped the same attention, either, with fully retrimmed, and impressively supple, black seats with red trim (3 up front and 2 bench seats in the rear) plus a tasteful wood-rimmed steering wheel. That very pleasant surprise under the bonnet, however, is the real triumph – a 3.5 Rover V8 mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox which are original to the car. The torque, performance, reliability and beautiful soundtrack completely transform this Defender from a lumbering off roader into a street friendly cruiser – it really is the engine that should have come in all Defenders. Bonus points are given for the addition of power steering, too, so you don’t have to muscle your way around a three-point-turn, plus there are disc brakes all around to for added safety. With the majority of the work carried out by renowned specialists, Vintage Reborn, this is a beautifully presented Defender that has been done right, and has all the benefits that come with being a classic. **Viewing strictly by appointment. All cars supplied with valid NCT where appropriate.**
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Deane Motors
Location
Dunboyne, Meath
Website
Deane Motors
- 4.7/5
- 162 Google reviews
Julian Dale
- a month ago
I recently purchased an e46, 320Ci off Simon from Deane Motors. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience from start to finish. From the first call on Tuesday to picking up the car on Friday, the process was seamless! Someone who really knows their stuff and values his customers. Would highly recommend to anyone in the market.
Joe Moynihan
- a month ago
I just got my Ferrari back from Simon and the lads today after a serious engine out service. They got straight into the job when the took in the car and had it back in a very reasonable timeframe. The lads kept me up to date throughout with videos, photos and general updates. You wouldn't get this level of transparency from a Main Dealer. There were unforeseen issues along the way but they just got on with it and were able to order awkward parts where possible and had parts made where they were not available or too expensive to buy. Very few mechanic operations left of this type in Ireland with this wealth of knowledge and experience and they are not afraid to work on the higher end old cars. I will definitely be back to them for any future maintenence. Now all I need is a dry day to enjoy this V8 on the backroads again!!
Vladimir Babushkin
- a year ago
I’ve bought already 3 cars from Simon and Simon - such a stunning selection of cars for nearly any budget, and more importantly amazing after sale customer care. All 3 cars were in great condition with low mileage, ready to go to any car show. The latest one - Mercedes w201 has only 78k km (less than 50k miles!) in its 34 years, what a find by Simon and team! I had a small mechanical issue with one of the cars after the purchase - we arranged a repair and I was immediately provided with a replacement car (a wonderful experience on its own - a powerful beast with 250 bhp!). Was receiving updates on the repair and timing along the way in text messages, which was really nice. Always feeling welcomed and respected even buying comparatively cheaper cars. I could really feel their love to cars, knowledge and professionalism. I will for sure be back again and trade in for the next car!
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