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Land Rover Defender 110 CSW LHD that has had extensive restoration & modernization work 1984 Left Hand Drive ROW imported in early 2014Paintwork and Diesel engine conversion completed in USA 2014/2015TD5 drivetrain with roughly 48000 miles - this is a fantastic upgrade that provides a smooth and capable engine - one that can keep up with traffic, tackle the roughest off-road terrain at tick over, and get a real world 25mpg - for those familiar with the 200tdi or 300tdi engined Defenders the Td5 performance is very similar while in the low RPM range however the Td5 continues to provide power well beyond the upper RPM band of the 200tdi or 300tdi making it far friendly for hilly and highway driving. This truck is well appointed as a ready to go adventuring platform for spring trips to Baja, Summer adventures in the Rockies, Fall camping in the Deserts, or winter ski trips to Tahoe - or use it around town as the one-of-a-kind SUV with a commanding view and timeless styling. Additional upgrades and modifications completed after import:New Paint including roof, grill surround and hinges painted gloss blackUpgraded interior to TD5 Spec Dash including Air ConditioningNew black Exmoor carpets, Sound reducing Dynamatt throughoutNew front and rear brakes (rotors and pads)New black Badger Coachworks custom seat coversNew genuine Land Rover sawtooth wheelsNew Goodyear mtr tires 235/85/16New type galvanized rear door and push-button roll-up front and middle row doorsImported in early 2014 then fully rebuilt, painted, upgraded, maintained, and serviced; with continued use the vehicle will have approximately 48000 miles on the odometer at time of auction closing. The vehicle is being sold as is .The TD5 5-cyl Turbocharged engine is the pinnacle of Land Rover engine design:By the mid-1990s the Rover Group was looking to rationalise its engine ranges and produce new designs that would be able to meet emissions legislation for the foreseeable future. The 300Tdi could not be fitted to any of the car range and was about to fall foul of the upcoming Euro III emissions standards.It was decided to design a new diesel engine family that could be produced in various capacities and states of tune suitable for all of Rover' s needs. The development was codenamed Project Storm and design responsibility was given to Land Rover who were to build the engines. The result was a range of engines using the L-Series as a base—the bore/stroke dimensions were the same and the Storm engine used the same piston and connecting rod assemblies.
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