Land Rovers That Suck

[rocky]

1993 Model Land Rover Defender 110 4×4 Full Maintenance

www.buydefender.com

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That’s painful. Turkish registration. Have a relative currently stationed there. He bought a ten year old diesel Wrangler in the UK, drove it to Ankara where he’s based.

Inflation over 60%, interest rates 25%.
Foreign currency on any deals is definitely preferred if you want awesome deals.

 

[Angus]

At one point when I was stationed there, the exchange rate was about 340,000 Turkish Lira to the dollar. Car prices were shown in scientific notation they were so large.

 

[SCRover]

if Barbie moved to South Florida and developed a coke habit

 

[pl626]

if Barbie moved to South Florida and developed a coke habit


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Should be easy to fix...

 

[rocky]

Who dares, fails…..

 

[FlyersFan76]

Who dares, fails…..

 

[rocky]

This is not the “restoration “ you are looking for.

 

[donb]

My friend just sent me this pic. On first look, it's nice and clean and I like the softtop and half doors. But then the 8 lug axles and it seems it's on a completely different chassis. Then of course the LS swap. The interior is completely different including the dash (and not just to the Puma style either). I'm sure it drives great and looks the part but when is a Defender not a Defender anymore?


And the same shop did this NAS 90 mods:

The poor NAS. Besides the cosmetic changes who needs 750hp in an NAS 90? And converted to 2wd?

 

[Z.G]

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My friend just sent me this pic. On first look, it's nice and clean and I like the softtop and half doors. But then the 8 lug axles and it seems it's on a completely different chassis. Then of course the LS swap. The interior is completely different including the dash (and not just to the Puma style either). I'm sure it drives great and looks the part but when is a Defender not a Defender anymore?


And the same shop did this NAS 90 mods:

The poor NAS. Besides the cosmetic changes who needs 750hp in an NAS 90? And converted to 2wd?

Black Bridge essentially builds new vehicles, there's not much Defender about them besides the VIN & appearance. They are on Wrangler Unlimited chassis IIRC

 

[rocky]

Hmmm. Several years of parts hoarding at work.

 

[erover82]

That Range Disco looks fun. May have been a roll-over salvage. Standard grill would look much better though.

 

[LRNAD90]

Hmmm. Several years of parts hoarding at work.

Reminds me of Johnny Cash's song, "One Piece at a Time"

 

[donb]

Black Bridge essentially builds new vehicles, there's not much Defender about them besides the VIN & appearance. They are on Wrangler Unlimited chassis IIRC

That was my guess with the Wrangler chassis. Ample axle and suspension configurations available so I can see why they go that direction. And they must be using the body kit that bolts onto the Wrangler chassis (the brand name is escaping me). I'm sure it drives great and the workmanship looks really good but if the only part that can be purchased at Rovers North is the badge then it is not a Defender anymore.

 

[pfshoen]

Hmmm. Several years of parts hoarding at work.

It's prob exactly what he wants, so kudos. Bonus points for the Bul on the bumper.

 

[brdhmltn]

And they must be using the body kit that bolts onto the Wrangler chassis (the brand name is escaping me).

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[jymmiejamz]

MOTORIOT on Instagram: "We’ve all got that one friend who has an unhealthy obsession with vintage Land Rovers. Unfortunately, that also happens to describe us. Have you ever bought a car like this? Congratulations - you might also have a problem!

788 likes, 13 comments - wearemotoriotDecember 6, 2023 on : "We’ve all got that one friend who has an unhealthy obsession with vintage Land Rovers. Unfortunately, that also happens to describe us..."

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The Alpine Element strikes again

 

[FlyersFan76]

MOTORIOT on Instagram: "We’ve all got that one friend who has an unhealthy obsession with vintage Land Rovers. Unfortunately, that also happens to describe us. Have you ever bought a car like this? Congratulations - you might also have a problem!

788 likes, 13 comments - wearemotoriotDecember 6, 2023 on : "We’ve all got that one friend who has an unhealthy obsession with vintage Land Rovers. Unfortunately, that also happens to describe us..."

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The Alpine Element strikes again

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If you ever have a chance to look at one you should. I will bite my tongue now. Forget about sheet metal screws holding a roll bar to the body.

 

[rocky]

Ratrod anyone?

Rangerover / Defender / Ratrod | eBay

Simplicity was my aim and although there's no windows you do stay dry and fairly warm ( coat and woolly hat in winter ) it's very easy and smooth to drive. Chassis very solid, discs, caliper and lines all new 4000 miles ago.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Frobisher]

No Reserve: 1973 Land Rover 88 Series III

Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: 1973 Land Rover 88 Series III at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #133,486.

bringatrailer.com

It probably seemed like a good idea at the time...

 

[LRNAD90]

Well, somemay disagree (?) but this one definitely falls under this thread's title IMHO..

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1995-land-rover-defender-90-95/#comments-anchor