1988 Land Rover 90 County V8

This Land Rover received its first UK registration on 1st February, 1988 and has been enjoyed by eight former keepers before the current owner acquired the car in November 2013. At that time, the mileage was recorded at around 105,000.

It is currently SORNed and has a valid MoT to 15th February, 2022. However, the current keeper has stated that the car will come with a full 12-month MoT.

The car has undergone a gradual but sympathetic restoration and refurbishment over the years and presents in very good condition throughout. The invoices are a testament to the love and care put into returning this example to its former glory, with a gentle increase in power over the standard 135 BHP thanks to a significant engine rebuild, of which more below. After almost ten years of enjoyment, this Land Rover County 90 is being sold to make way for an evolving collection of British automotive classics.

Along with the V5C registered in the current keeper’s name, there is the MoT certificate, the original folding owner’s wallet which includes the Handbook and Service book. In addition, there is an expansive Lever Arch file of parts, service and maintenance records.

The bodywork is all in very good order and each panel presents in its intended shape and condition. The paintwork and decals were refinished this year, presenting remarkably well. Overall, its condition is indicative of the appreciation and care afforded the car during the past decade. We are told that the custodian has kept the car in a garaged state when not in use.

The vehicle rides on original 16-inch Rostyle white steelies which appear in very good condition. They are shod with an almost-new set of General Grabber tyres, the ‘go-to’ choice for the off-roading lifestyle.

Both front and rear light lenses are clear and show no hint of the sun-bleached fogging usually associated with a car of this age. A cursory glance down each flank of the car reveals no evidence of damage.

There is some age related marks and wear, however this is to be expected with a working vehicle of this age.

The interior of this 1988 Land Rover County 90 is a delightful throwback to an altogether different automotive era when things were simpler, less complicated and far easier to live with.

The furniture is clad in original-spec loose-weave fabric upholstery, with brown carpeting covering the front of the cabin and a more utilitarian rubber matting lining the rear seating area.

The dashboard, sun visors and door cards present in good condition for its age and mileage, as does the overall condition of the roof liner. We are advised that all the switchgear works as originally intended.

Minor interior niggly nagglies include wear and tear to the centre arm-rest/storage bin and a rear-view mirror that is showing signs of delamination around the edges.

The aircon components are not fitted but most parts do come with the vehicle.

This particular Land Rover 90 is the more desirable County V8 model fitted with the strong Rover-sourced 3.5-litre V8 petrol engine paired with a five-speed manual gearbox.

The engine compartment is clean and tidy and the custodian reports this Land Rover to be in very good mechanical condition with steering, brakes, mechanical 4x4 system and engine performing as well as their respective engineers intended.

Underneath, the car presents very well for its age and mileage with just a little discolouring due to natural oxidation.

It’s evident from its appearance that this tidy example has been maintained to a high standard. To back this up, the vendor has invoices for the vehicle amassing to over £10,000. The work carried out includes a full engine rebuild and power upgrade to the tune of 162 BHP, as shown by a Rolling Road printout. This provides a subtle but healthy power boost to ensure the car can easily keep up with modern-day traffic demands.

Underneath, work has also been carried out to galvanise the bulkhead and fit new chassis outriggers, shock absorbers, brakes and numerous other parts. The gearbox and steering box have been rebuilt too. As stated, the car is currently SORNed but will come with a full 12-month MoT.

If you’d like to inspect the car prior to placing a bid then please use the Contact Seller button to arrange an appointment. The car is currently located near Axminster in Devon.

1988 brought us cinematic treasures such as Die Hard, Beetlejuice, Mississippi Burning, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Rain Man. It also brought us the floppy disk, ‘A Brief History of Time’ by Stephen Hawking and the new Olympic sport of table tennis.

In January of that year, this fine and lovingly used example of the Land Rover County 90 V8 rolled off the production line at Lode Lane, Solihull.

The ultimate incarnation of a British institution, the Land Rover combines incomparable workhorse toughness and unbeatable off-road fun. Incredibly durable and built like a tank, the accompanying tank-like driving experience is an acquired taste, however.

Out of production since 2016, demand for good and well-care-for examples is increasing and are equally hard to find. The new keeper of E26 KDU will have a tough act to follow in maintaining the remarkable condition of this car.

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We estimate for this Land Rover 90 to reach anywhere between £16,000 - £26,000.

Viewing is always encouraged. This particular car is located with the vendor near Axminster, Devon; to arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.