Description

This 1985 Land Rover Santana Super Turbo has has spent its entire life in the Canary Islands and was acquired by the previous owner from the original owner in 2015. The seller acquired the truck in 2016, and over the past year has serviced the 2.25L turbodiesel inline-four with a new fuel filter, oil sump seal, emission hose, cooling system flush, and an oil and filter change. Other mechanical work performed includes new rear end balljoints, overhauled hand brake and rear brake drums, and the front end transmission oil seal was replaced. The interior has benefitted from new upholstery on the front seat, new rear sliding window tracks, upgraded Defender front door hinges with a door alignment, and more. Emergency flashers were installed and the heating system, interior lights, and rear wiper motor were all overhauled.  Currently located in Malaga, this Santana has passed the Spanish emissions and safety inspection and is sold with all recent service records and a Spanish registration.

The aluminum body is finished in off white and was repainted in the original color several years ago. The seller notes that the foot-wells are in good condition but the doors were once treated for oxidation. The fiberglass roof and front fenders show some signs of previous damage but have been repaired and the roof antenna was removed. The windshield hinges have been repaired by welding and can no longer be folded.

Factory correct Super Turbo stripes have been added and the aftermarket alloy wheels wear Cooper All Terrain tires that were installed under 500 kms ago in 2015. Used primarily in the mountainous region of Guimar, the seller believes it was kept in covered storage.

During the sellers refurbishment, the 40/60 front bench seat and transmission tunnel were reupholstered, seat belts added, and custom rubber floor matting installed. The folding rear seats still have the original upholstery and appear to be in good condition. The hand brake, heating system, interior lighting, and rear wiper motor were all recently overhauled. Drilled alloy pedal covers were added by the previous owner. The odometer reads 62,687 kilometers and is corroborated by available records.

The 2.25-liter turbo diesel 4 cylinder is coupled with an LT85 5-speed manual transmission. Recent work performed by the seller includes new rear ball joints, overhauled rear brake drums, the front transmission seal was replaced, a new fuel filter, a cooling system flush, and an oil and filter change. The seller notes that first gear can be difficult to engage and the larger  wheels require a little extra throttle to start from a dead stop. Fifth gear is reported to be a bit noisy and both the engine and gearbox have minor leaks that are noticeable if parked for extended periods.

The chassis shows some signs of corrosion on the exhaust and leaf springs. 15 inch alloy wheels wear 2 year old Cooper All Terrain tires.

All service receipts from the previous two owners as well as recent vehicle inspection forms are included. A walk around video and test drive have been provided by the seller