viking Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 thought id treat my self to this as iv had a good month and iv wanted one for a while, its a belter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST3V3 Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 NICE MOTOR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesman Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 I want one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 9R Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 that is really nice, is it still that clean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Lookin' good! Welcome to the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesl2000 Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Very tidy does it still have its original engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lee Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 That looks spotless from that picture. Any more pics for us? Think the lightweight is a cracking motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeylove Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 sweet! wish mine was as clean as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted February 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 still as clean os the photo as iv only had it on the roads so far, original engine and everything else, just been refurbed by jake wright land rover specialist, not ready to get it dirty yet, i love it, :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzy518 Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Now that is very nice mate...I love the lightweights. :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbart Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 It is mint, but how did you get the trees and bushes to go green in the background ? Must be awfully mild in leeds in february :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted February 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 a true believer, am i being accused on not being honest hear :unsure: thats is the phot of it jake wright had on his website of it for sale, when i get chance i will be taking more than 1 photo of it, and i will post them, cheers, Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepe Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 What a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12guage Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 It is mint, but how did you get the trees and bushes to go green in the background ? Must be awfully mild in leeds in february always one aint there :unsure: nice 4x4 though mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted February 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 always, :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king cj Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 nice find, if you look after that it will probably only go up in value! not many cars you can say that about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 Very tidy - I like the wheel nuts against the black paint. What age is it? See, I really want some sort of offroad vehicle, but I don't really NEED one... Can I be rude, and ask roughly what something like that would cost? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 I want one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 See, I really want some sort of offroad vehicle, but I don't really NEED one... Can I be rude, and ask roughly what something like that would cost? Between £1.5K & £4.5K depending upon condition. There's a lot curently on the fleabay which should keep prices down a bit, come summer they'll be up again. And they're still breaking them, those that remain can only increase (slowly) in value. That's what I keep telling SWMBO, it's an investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Thanks Chris. Tempting, tempting... I aready have one classic car which, while I doubt it's gaining value, is not depreciating much. And I do most of the work on it myself. But I still couldn't really afford two, so I'd have to get a 4X4 that would do everything, including motorway runs and occasional short journeys to work without hideous fuel consumption... :s Hmm, back to the drawing board I think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 cheap jap motor is what you're after, something with a reasonable TD engine so economy plus ability to travel a few miles in comfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 Tempting, tempting... I aready have one classic car which, while I doubt it's gaining value, is not depreciating much. And I do most of the work on it myself.These really are "nuts and bolts" machines, working on them is easy and most parts are still freely available.But I still couldn't really afford two, so I'd have to get a 4X4 that would do everything, including motorway runs and occasional short journeys to work without hideous fuel consumption... :s Hmm, back to the drawing board I think!They don't really like motorways, 50mph is about the best maximum, above this and you'll quickly go deaf, however fitting overdrive is a possibility, haven't experienced it myself so can't really comment. Plus it's not much fun watching the juggernauts closing fast from behind! Fuel consumption = 16 - 20 mpg depending upon tyres fitted and other considerations, not really recommended for regular long journeys. On the other hand it's amazing just how much junk you can carry around in one of these. Add a Sankey trailer and you've really got carrying capacity plus they go together so well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 These really are "nuts and bolts" machines, working on them is easy and most parts are still freely available.They don't really like motorways, 50mph is about the best maximum, above this and you'll quickly go deaf, however fitting overdrive is a possibility, haven't experienced it myself so can't really comment. Plus it's not much fun watching the juggernauts closing fast from behind! Fuel consumption = 16 - 20 mpg depending upon tyres fitted and other considerations, not really recommended for regular long journeys. On the other hand it's amazing just how much junk you can carry around in one of these. Add a Sankey trailer and you've really got carrying capacity plus they go together so well. Thanks Chris, I'll bear it in mind. And yes, I think cheap Jap would be better than an old landrover, though I do like the looks of the old defenders. I saw a Korean(?) 4x4 for sale on the way into work yesterday - a Ssangyong I think it was. 55 plate, £2,500 - cheap as chips for a car that new! (Didn't check the mileage or anything though, I suppose it could have been thrashed in 4 or 5 years). Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chally2 Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 more photos please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevb Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 Hi Viking, I know for sure you don't have THAT lightweight in your garage ...............because its bloody parked in mine!! I rebuilt that 1972 lightweight with a 200TDI motor in it.I know that for a fact as its pictured in my yard.Anyone wants to see any more pictures search my old topics and there are a few on the thread (including the one at the beginning of this thread).......... Cheers Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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