Chieftain01 Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 (edited) Hi folks. What would be the best means for somebody based in the US to source an UK ex-mil Land Rover Defender? I seem to remember that such items were sold off at auctions, but it’s a long way to come to be potentially outbid. Is there a website where you can now bid on such things? I’m a British ex-serviceman now settled in the US. I’ve been looking for a Land Rover Defender 110 for sale this side of the pond, but they are pretty thin on the ground. So shipping one over might be an option, especially given the current exchange rate. If anyone can point me in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated. Also, does anybody have any idea how much I should expect to pay for an ex-mil Land Rover? Thanks in advance for any pointers. Edited September 21, 2016 by Chieftain01 typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1950 Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 (edited) Try Witham Specialist Vehicles. you can bid on line and they can arrange shipping.Also Jacksons the old rocket site Bawtry. Not far from Robin Hood Int. Airport. Good luck John. Edited September 20, 2016 by john1950 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matchlesswdg3 Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 There are a few suppliers of ex military land rovers who buy from the MoD's agents and renovate them to sell on to the public, so possibly a ready (if expensive way) to buy a reasonable vehicle. Some suppliers just sell them as cast by the Army. Have a browse through Milweb. In my opinion, you get the best vehicles at reasonable cost by buying from a private enthusiast. Making contact with the ExMilitary Land Rover Association is a good way to tap into private owners. They have a website with vehicles for sale. Milweb also will have a selection of privately owned vehicles for sale. Price? How long is a piece of string? But you should be able to get a good basic vehicle for around the £5000 mark these days.........less money for vehicles needing work........much, much more for more exotic beasts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matchlesswdg3 Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Never bought direct from Withams, but unless you have inspected the vehicle or had someone check it over, buying direct from them suggests that a large dose of luck will be useful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m109a3uk Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Ben Gott is moving to the US and starting up Retro Rovers he may well be worth a call!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 There are very specific issues with regard to Year Of Manufacturer that dictate eligibility to import a vehicle to the US of A. Make sure you do your homework on that first before you get too fixated on a vehicle. Buy from someone in the UK who will do all the due diligence for you so you dont end up with a green Land Rover with a twisted chassis and brakes that don't work and and engine that doesn't run, that is how ex military Land Rovers come out of service sometimes. I recommend a phone call and quick chat with Les Parker at Rovers North in Westford Vermont might help also, nice company and he is very knowledgeable and helpful. Also joining the Defender Forum and poking around and asking a few questions will get some useful answers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 You could try here: https://www.pablanchard.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chieftain01 Posted September 21, 2016 Author Share Posted September 21, 2016 Thanks for all the pointers chaps. I'll follow up on all these leads and pieces of advice and let you know how I get on. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Johns Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Ben Gott is moving to the US and starting up Retro Rovers he may well be worth a call!! http://www.retro-rovers.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Berning Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Hello I have a Landrover Defender 110 for sale ex army 1995. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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