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sharkey964



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France 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
Introducing "Bluebell"
I discovered this little beauty around 18 months ago,but couldn't come to an agreement with the previous owner.
Unexpectedly,just over a month ago,I foound it still for sale,& managed to secure it.
It's a very early 1958 Series 2.
So in the first month.I have replaced,with a good second hand front axle,fully rebuilt with new bearings, seals,swivel balls & joints etc.Shocks,Ball joints.Rear brake shoes.The tilt was missing,so sourced a S/H canvas with good pattina.

This was just to get it to drive in a straight line & stop. Rolling with laughter
Replace the silly 265 wide tyes on modulars with origional spec steels & 750/16.
The plan is a rolling resto, use it & enjoy it.
Marc



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Grenadier



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You lucky, lucky b@§t@rd. Bow down Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

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discomog



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Is there a reason why it has a 1963 registration plate? Defender 90XS SW
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sharkey964



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France 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
I don't know. Confused
I was wondering the same thing myself.
Can anyone else shed some light on why it has a later Reg!
Marc
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discomog



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Marc, just looking at your photo of the axle, it looks like the leaf springs could do with a good coating of penetrating oil Defender 90XS SW
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
That is lovely! And not helping my yearning for a Series Soft Top Big Cry James
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sharkey964



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Yes...It's on the to do list.
Though the rears look a little saggy,so a new (second hand) set are on order.
Very Happy
Marc
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sharkey964



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France 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
JOW240725 wrote:
That is lovely! And not helping my yearning for a Series Soft Top Big Cry


Thanks James...
Its an itch I've been needing to scratch for a while now.
Thumbs Up
Marc
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williamthedog



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I like it a lot Thumbs Up
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CarMan



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Lovely Thumbs Up Rob

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GREENI



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Yes, she's a beaut.
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defender9



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Lucky chap, just how a S11 should look Thumbs Up
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defender9



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sharkey964 wrote:
I don't know. Confused
I was wondering the same thing myself.
Can anyone else shed some light on why it has a later Reg!
Marc


Possibly the original registration was sold off. I had an A plate on a Land Rover issued by the then DVLC which had the plate sold and was on a farmers Merc.
Post #704452 30th Apr 2018 10:37pm
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