Defender 90 and 110s, here on the ground.

    Passed through customs,  no more problems there to worry about.    On the ground,   200tdi-ed,   solid and sound.    Many Rovers and other cars too.       Send me an email if you are interested in something here like an engine kit for your Defender or Range Rover Classic/ Discovery 1 or 2?     zak@zombiemotors.net

    

Another new arrival : 1989 Land Rover Defender 110 double-cab 'Doka' - Tough Enough?

    Just got this in yesterday  - -  About as mean-looking as they get, in my opinion.      This is going to be awesome on the streets of Portland soon!

  

1989 Range Rover tdi diesel & 5-speed, DEFENDER 90 yellow! Nice, low miles, ready soon:

    Like the ad says, I have this 1989 Bright Defender 90 yellow Tdi-powered 5 speed Range Rover Classic I will be selling soon.    I have said this before, and I shall repeat myself again here now;  I like the Classics even more than Defenders, personally.    These trucks, once converted to diesel and 5-speed are ridiculously reliable,  get fantastic mileage (25-30 MPG a reality), are arguably more fun to drive,   and unlike the Defender 90 or 110,  they have air conditioning,  a heater that really works,  comfortable seats,  more leg room,  and your wife will not complain about riding around in it.    Which may or may not be a good thing...

    Plus, there are no importation worries, and being more than 25 years old and non-OBD you have no registration or DEQ issues to worry about conforming to.

   This truck has been repainted recently,  and I would call the paint job about a 8 or 9 out of 10.   The only real problem is a couple of areas where paint got on a door seal/ etc.     The truck looks fantastic.   Grey leather, power seats are in excellent condition.   Doors and locks all work.  NO RUST AT ALL.   Hole cut in dash for more convenient radio head unit mounting, and some of the gauges have been converted to mechanical for more accurate readings, otherwise very stock inside.   truck has what I think is a 4" lift.    Springs and shocks are relatively new with very little miles on them.    Tires are BIG and appear NEW.     This truck looks like a Tonka Toy.    Definitely as close to a Defender you can get without spending $30K - $40K, and under the skin they are the same vehicles now.

    Engine has been massaged and mated to a 5-speed transmission with all OEM factory Range Rover parts.    New clutch and radiator, timing belt, seals, etc etc.   New headliner.    Will be as-new, mechanically. 

   This is a great truck,  possible for sale at a not-good time of year.     I think this truck will be worth  worth close to $20K once all finished and ready to go, and be a lot more bang for the buck than a $20,000 Defender will give you.      I DO like Defenders, do not get me wrong,  I just think, being honest,   they may be slightly over-valued in today's US market as far as what you get for your money.


      Let me know if you have any questions about this truck, I anticipate it being ready to go to its new home later this month (December, 2014) -  Thanks...

   If you would like to discuss this truck, call me at 503-810-4713,  or email me at zak@zombiemotors.net -    I also have diesel engine conversion kits for sale, too for your own Discovery 1, Discovery 2,  Range Rover Classic or Defender 90/110 Series 88/109 

     On another note,   the NEW BABY is expected to be here in about 6 weeks,  so I am not taking on any more work for several  months here at the shop.     Olive.    The new baby's name.    OLIVE.    Pretty cute, huh?

  

   

Just Purchased! Citroen GS from Europe - Hydraulic suspension, air-cooled flat-four, great MPG and VERY COOL!

    Sorry to not have many new posts lately, I have been busy trying to get work done, and THIS AWFUL BABY   now is able to walk and reach, and can no longer be placed in the bouncy-thing or the corral and remain silent or prostrate/supine,  but must be UPRIGHT and always screaming to be lifted,  especially when her daddy is trying to return an email or type something on his laptop.    It has put a real dent in the listing things online thing.      But,  she is pretty cute.    ANYWAY,   WHAT WAS I SAYING?

    I recently bought this 1980 Citroen GS,  a car not officially imported to the USA -    But relatively common in Europe throughout the 1970s and 1980s.   *I* personally think it is very cool,  it looks like a smaller Citroen CX,    and has the same smooth ride quality thanks to its hydropneumatic suspension (It raises up when you start it) but gets great mileage from its 1000cc flat-four front mounted/ front wheel drive air cooled engine.    Fun to drive ! Great MPG !   Looks cool!   Be the only one in your time zone to own one! 

    Due into Portland in the next two weeks,    I am looking forward to it.  

   More cool cars coming in soon.   I'll bet all the only examples you will be able to find of their kind in the US  -  Searching especially for fuel-efficient 'fun' cars that were never available here in the USA like the Peugeot 205 Gti I recently purchased, too.     I especially like diesels,  but several new acquisitions have been regular gasoline cars.  

   Stay tuned for more~~~       Zak
 

    

Pre-Sale-SALE on inbound Land Rover Defenders - 1988 110, 1988 90 turbo diesels

    I have more pictures and details of both of these trucks below in previous posts,    but as of now they are in Containers and on their way to me here in Portland.       As usual,  I am offering them up for sale now to see if anyone is interested in being 'first in line' for when they arrive.    These are both stock trucks with original engines and frames,  and as always I guarantee arrival and clear Oregon titles on the trucks arrive and I submit the paperwork on them.     To remind you -  I am a licensed and bonded/ insured car dealer here in Oregon,  (Oregon License # DA4226)

so you are guaranteed a title and arrival of your vehicle.     I can also help you bring in your own Land Rover Defender 90/110 if you have been thinking about buying your own and having it shipped into the USA,  but are nervous about the process.

   This Blue Land Rover 110 has spent a long while in Africa,  and was set up for a hot climate -  It has had air conditioning added,  and has the benefit of being much more solid than some trucks which have spent their entire lives in the soggy UK climate.    

    We would have to discuss your exact specifications for these trucks to arrives at hard prices, but the 110 is going to start at $25K  in its current condition, and go up from there as far as upgrades to engine/ etc etc are concerned.     The white Land Rover 90   has had some welding done to make the chassis solid, and will be a fun, sound truck -  Also fitted with its original 2.5L turbo-diesel engine it is economical to run.     Interior was replaced and looks very nice,   has sat up for the last two years in the UK, so once it arrives I will be going through the brakes/ etc to make sure everything is ready for a road trip should someone want to fly out and drive it home.    I am going to offer this one up for $14000 now as it sits,   and price can also go up   for your desired upgrades.

     Basically,   if you have been wanting a classic turbo-diesel Land Rover 90 or 110,  here is an opportunity to get your hands on one for a reasonable price,    and you will not have to deal with import or registration issues or concerns, I take care of it all for you.

    I have more options here on the ground for each truck too - Soft top kits, Boost alloy wheels, new interiors or different seats -    A lot to think about,  or if you have your dream truck in mind already,  let me know what you want and I can get it here for you.

   Once these trucks are here,  landed, and titled I will be asking substantially more for them.    I offer them for less money when they are still in transit.  I have many references of buyers who have purchased their trucks from me this way. 

     A deposit of $4000   will hold either truck for you until it arrives, and you have the opportunity to examine it and make sure it is 'as described' , and at that time the remainder will be due in full.   If you find you are not satisfied with the truck for any reason, your deposit will be returned. 

      If you are seriously considering buying a Defender,   give me a call at 503-810-4713 or message me at zak@zombiemotors.net and let me know what questions you may have.   Send your phone # if you would like a call back.       I am sure if anyone is serious about one of these,  there will be a lot about the truck or process you would like to discuss.

    Thanks, and here are a quick couple of pictures of the trucks,  you can find more information in my previous posts below -        ZM

  

1988 Citroen 2CV 6 Special 'Dolly' - Coming soon for sale - Cool Euro RHD Classic!

   I recently purchased this (in my opinion)  very COOL 1988 Right Hand Drive Citroen 2CV6 'Special'  Dolly -     Car is in very good condition overall,  and I appreciate the 2-tone paint and utilitarian nature of the vehicle.  For those of you who are not familiar,  it has a 2-cylinder air-cooled engine in the front, driving the front wheels,   and a 4-speed manual gearbox operated from a small lever that sticks out of the center of the dash.      Full roll-top canvas when open makes this thing look like a sardine can in profile  (Or,   as it is otherwise know, the 'Tin Snail') -    And it truly returns 50MPG or better from its tiny engine.  

   this may not be the car you want to load your wife and baby into and head off onto the freeway at 70MPH,   but I suppose it would do it.      Would be a treat for running errands around town,  and of course will garner a lot of attention wherever it goes.     

   These were designed,  as legend goes,  shortly after WW2  in France to be an affordable car that a farmer could 'haul all his eggs to market in, over plowed fields,  without breaking one egg'  -   As well as being a car easily accessible to the population that can offer economy,  space,  and in French tradition a high degree of style...    

   These cars have a big following, and were very popular ,  selling a couple of million units.  Here in the USA they are highly collectible and sell for a lot more now than when they were new.   

   I am excited to get my hands on this and drive it for the short time I intend to own it-      I am going to be branching out here soon and bringing over a number of more unusual vehicles in addition to the Land Rovers -  This is what makes my 'Job' fun for me ~ 

    I will be selling this car for $8000 USD  -   If any of you are interested in buying it,   I may be offering it for sale soon with a small deposit to hold it for you until it arrives here at my shop in the USA.    Let me remind you I am now a licensed, bonded car dealer and guarantee delivery and title for this car ~    Oregon Dealer License # DA4226

   If you have any questions call me at 503-810-4713 or message me at zak@zombiemotors.net -  Thank you & enjoy the pictures !