[{"id": 3649584, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Definitely a potential to be a record for an Import Defender on here for 2019. the record this year is 93k for a NAS. I would take this over a NAS any day. pretty much close to perfection. The only thing I would do is swap the wheels and adjust the stance. Amazing rare 130.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1568740408, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3649631, "authorName": "Buyrovers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buyrovers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone maybe educate me. This is not a Hi Capacity Bed on this 130 so why are we referring to it being a HiCap?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1568741118, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3649632, "authorName": "kaldocheimport (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaldocheimport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wagonboytd\r\nSir, I am a fan of yours for your expertise.\r\nHope it will go for a record as this is the #1 of 3 that I offer for sale.\r\nWill chat with you soon", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1568741144, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3649635, "authorName": "AlpineElement", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alpineelement/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the real deal.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568741152, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3649636, "authorName": "Chattanooga", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chattanooga/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anything that needed to be restored with frame or underside during the refurbishment?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568741167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3649641, "authorName": "copleymotorcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/copleymotorcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "as @buyrovers noted, not a hicap. way cooler. i have not seen any factory built examples with this body, only done by foley or other third parties. by far my favorite defender configuration. adam", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1568741236, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3649647, "authorName": "kaldocheimport (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaldocheimport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@buyrovers\r\nThe Hi Cap referred to the cargo weight you can load.\r\nThis is a Hi cap as you can load 1.4T instead of 1T for a regular bed\r\nThanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568741274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3649652, "authorName": "OllieinAZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ollieinaz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kaldocheimport, one insanely cool offering after an other...\r\nThank you!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568741315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3649655, "authorName": "Buyrovers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buyrovers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I figured you guys knew something I didnt. I have owned 4 130's over the years and by far my favorite of all the defenders. I personally prefer the hicap bed but agree this is a cool ride.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568741337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3649681, "authorName": "Buyrovers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buyrovers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So what did they do different to the Non HiCap bed to make it HiCap in weight as you mentioned?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1568741720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3649683, "authorName": "OllieinAZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ollieinaz/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by OllieinAZ", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568741731, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3649689, "authorName": "sammyeurocar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sammyeurocar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great Rover", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568741810, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3649684, "authorName": "OllieinAZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ollieinaz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am more a Toyota guy but this one....\nAt least this first bid should get the auction halfway there.\nMaybe!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1568741815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3649748, "authorName": "BarryO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barryo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568742548, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3649754, "authorName": "kaldocheimport (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaldocheimport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I will be posting those highlights throughout the auction.\r\nThis is why this Def 130 is so rare.\r\nRare unibody instead of the bed bolted on chassis.\r\nOnly 3 made. All accounted for. All in my garage.\r\n* Factory A/C. \r\n* Leather seats. Only those 3 \u201cSpecial Vehicle\u201d have leather. \r\n* Alloy \u201cBOOST\u201d Rims. First year alloy rims were offered on Defender + WOLF and 5 spokes rims.\r\n* Metallic British Racing Green Color Code LR617 and FIRST YEAR that color was introduced.\r\n* LAND ROVER Radio CD player. First year it was introduced.\r\n* Factory installed NOKIA 2110 phone (UK assembled) with dash mounted speaker. (Removed due to US regulation)\r\n* LAND ROVER remote controlled alarm. First year available.\r\n* HELLA Yellow headlights. Last year authorized in Europe.\r\n* LAND ROVER Safari Fog lights with HELLA yellow bulb.\r\n* LAND ROVER mud flaps.\r\n* LAND ROVER rear bench seats, all with seat belts.\r\n* Rear taillight guard.\r\n* Front light guard.\r\n* Factory fender plate.\r\n* Factory snorkel.\r\n* A bar.\r\n* Soundproof tunnel above gear box/transfer case and additional rubber mat.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1568742627, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3650197, "authorName": "k84jkee73", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/k84jkee73/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice truck but two things to fix in the ad :\r\n\r\nThis isn't a hicap it's a standard 130 quad cab.\r\n\r\nThis has a r380 transmission not a lt77.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568745887, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3650295, "authorName": "DKS2814V", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dks2814v/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With no additional value to add regarding this vehicle and its spec...other than I purchased a vehicle from this seller in the past. Great guy. Honest and very easy to deal with. Other than a few small issues with my truck, I couldn't be more pleased with mine and how the seller made it easy to do business with him. FWIW, I get more looks and thumbs up in my 130 than ever. One of the \"coolest\" vehicles I've ever owned. Highly recommend!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1568746572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3650412, "authorName": "MPMartin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpmartin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Define \"Rare unibody instead of the bed bolted on chassis.\" the photos seem to show the \"bolted\". Unibody to me is what the new Defender / Freelander is - this is clearly a traditional latter frame defender. Thanks -", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1568747450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3650733, "authorName": "kaldocheimport (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaldocheimport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MPMartin\r\nThis is not my first Def and if you look the other Def I sold. they have a cab, a little gap and the bed. So 2 pieces.\r\nThis is one is one piece all attached and of course, it's bolted on the chassis.\r\nThanks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1568749602, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3650743, "authorName": "kaldocheimport (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaldocheimport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DKS2814V\r\nThank you Sir\r\nI bet you are the KING on the highway out there.\r\nMy thumb up.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568749684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3651120, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think there is some lost in translation going on here. The term unibody is what most people think is the body and chassis are ONE, where as the term unibody here is referring to is ONE full body as mentioned by the seller not the 2 body parts cab and bed. but 1 piece body. I think is what the confusion is. maybe", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1568752327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3651128, "authorName": "Prins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prins/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is not so rare as you might think. For tax purposes this model was sold in the Netherlands between 1994 and 2000. Also more then three were made, I personally own and have owned three of this model already. The wheelbase is actually a few inch longer then the regular 130.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1568752571, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3651154, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Prins\r\nwouldn't those have the TD5 and be 2 parts vs the 1 body 300TdI. I've seen those in Brugge in Belgium and Amsterdam.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568752700, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3651291, "authorName": "Prins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prins/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Untill 1998 the 300 Tdi and after that Td5, all Same body and no gap between cab and bed, one body. The Dutch manuals in the pictures shows its origin and sure it was one of them. Still looks like a nice car and most (including mine) didn\u2019t survive that well.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568754112, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3651631, "authorName": "VbRover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vbrover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! \r\nAll I have to say is that right hand turn in the video (2:16) hit that apex just right! Love the action videos!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568756689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3651645, "authorName": "92Defender", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/92defender/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice - also believe there are more around than 3, but none the less great truck", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568756782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3651694, "authorName": "sr31aj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sr31aj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve got to remember to buy lottery tickets this week!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568757754, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3651726, "authorName": "Buyrovers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buyrovers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Definitely more than 3. White one for sale in holland and was one in Michigan for sale just a couple months ago.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568758444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3651728, "authorName": "Buyrovers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buyrovers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is less definitive is how many rolled off the assembly line this way versus ones that were outfitted this way after the fact.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568758500, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3651772, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Prins\r\ngood to know, ok so just rare in the states then a '94 130, 'Unibody\" All I know is I do't see any in the states that are legit.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568759825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3651773, "authorName": "kaldocheimport (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaldocheimport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Prins\r\nYou might be the man I need to talk to for my missing information.\r\nTo start, the original owner was Dutch and used the car over there.\r\nI am still in touch with him since he moved close to my hometown and we were together a couple weeks ago.\r\nThe body style is rare in the US.\r\nBut with all the options listed such as leather interior, Nokia phone, LR Safari, LR radio/CD .... all factory installed and appearing on the COC .... I assure you that there is only 3 cars made like this.\r\nI bought all 3 from the same guy I am talking with.\r\nThe body style is still unusual. If anyone clicks \"Defender 130\" on a search engine, just about ZERO will show up.\r\nWhere I need you @Prins, is for your knowledge.\r\nYou owned one, that's good.\r\nThe guy who sold me is truck in 2009 told me about the same production date of 1994 to 2000.\r\nI have been recently contacted about 2 Def 130, same body style, but from 1993 with a 200 TDI. \r\nThought it started in 1994 too but wait, I saw the last time I was in my hometown a 2007 Def 130, same body style with a TD5, electric window and the all thing and I have seen the registration.\r\nTo comfort my knowledge, I invite you to reach me outside the blog since I do not to start a lengthy chat. \r\nThanks for joining BAT.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568759853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3651786, "authorName": "kaldocheimport (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaldocheimport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Buyrovers @92Defender\r\nYou are correct as more than 3 have this body style but where I emphasize the rarity is, there is only 3 made with the options listed on the COC and factory installed and all 3 were contracted by the same owner.\r\nThank you all for your comment. Truly appreciated.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568760524, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3652274, "authorName": "56Nomad56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/56nomad56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm guessing even 25 years old now, that this can not be registered in the great communist state of California?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1568773838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3652623, "authorName": "CanAmSteve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/canamsteve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LT77 gearbox? The shift pattern shown in photo 85 would imply the much-more-likely R380. LT77 use ended with the 200tdi AFAIK, although anything is possible", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568794891, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3652741, "authorName": "supermiles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/supermiles/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "HOW DARE THEY COPY THE JEEP GLADIATOR", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1568809146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3652750, "authorName": "MPMartin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpmartin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So as a one piece cab & bed bolted onto a frame - The question is - why would this be better? Part of the advantage of these rigs is the ability to bolt on and off options. \r\n\r\n@supermiles - the Gladiator came from the Jeep Scramble which came from the SIII-109 - LOL!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1568809329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3652819, "authorName": "AlpineElement", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alpineelement/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can someone enlighten me on what a Hi-Cap is and what makes them so much more sought after / rare? I can\u2019t seem to find any info on line", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568810835, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3652993, "authorName": "cidevco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cidevco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love those Mother-in -law seats in the back. Might be bidding on this one...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568814420, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3653021, "authorName": "Jjensen0305", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjensen0305/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any pictures of the frame prior to restoration? Underside of doors or hinges?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568814970, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3653440, "authorName": "2hecknback", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2hecknback/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi-cap refers to the type of pickup bed, not the gvwr, which is around 7,500 lbs. for the 127/130. Hi-Cap pickups were built in 110 and 127/130 wheelbase, and the beds hold more cubes than standard. This truck is missing the small horseshoe shaped rings used to tie off the canvas hood at the rear. There is only one tailgate retaining cable. Tool/storage boxes can be installed in the squared off rear wheel wells. @Prins As far as I know, all 127/130's had the same wheelbase. This vehicle is actually not as long overall as a Hi-Cap 130. Listing shows roof as fiberglass. That doesn't appear to be correct, but hard to tell for sure from the pics. The presence of a seam would indicate alum. The headlight guards are mounted a little off. They should be positioned slightly lower so that the bottom mounts to the body like the top ones.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1568821759, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3653536, "authorName": "kaldocheimport (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaldocheimport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The roof is aluminum NOT fiberglass. Misunderstanding might happened while doing the draft, when I described the same Def but the #2 having a fiberglass shell.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568823504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3653578, "authorName": "kaldocheimport (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaldocheimport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CanAmSteve\r\nThis Def has a R380 transmission.\r\nTo engage the reverse on a R380, you have to go all the way to the right and below the 5th.\r\nOn a LT77 you have to go towards the driver and up parallel to the 1st.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568824235, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3653883, "authorName": "k84jkee73", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/k84jkee73/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@alpsupra this truck isnt a hicap. its a 130 quad cab. Hicap refers to the bed type, this had a standard 130/110 bed.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1568828438, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3654596, "authorName": "k84jkee73", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/k84jkee73/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kaldocheimport i think you are getting this question because in the ad above it says LT77", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1568832733, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3654764, "authorName": "kaldocheimport (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaldocheimport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Napalm00\r\nThanks for letting me know.\r\nWith all respect to you, this Def is in fact a Hi Cap. \r\nPayload is 1.4T versus 1.02T for a regular bed.\r\nCertificate of Conformity shows a Hi Cap description.\r\nPeriod.\r\nAgain I respect your knowledge, I respect your comment but have to clear up the debate.\r\nAnd I am giving you a thumb up.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1568833778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3654802, "authorName": "Seatosky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seatosky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very rare indeed. Those saying \u201cthere were more than three\u201d aren\u2019t looking closely. This is a 130 yes, but not a HCPU as we are used to seeing, which is probably what most people are thinking of when they imagine a 130. All 130 HCPUs had a separate bed piece with full width tailgate. The bed was also stronger, with additional cross beams, mounting points, and a thicker ribbed side and bottom. This is what you could call a 130 DCPU, because it shares more with the 110 DCPU, which was basically a 110 without the rear roof and rear door and without a heavy duty bed. (No relation to the 110 HCPU which had two doors and a separate bed which was actually longer than a 130\u2019s.)\r\n\r\nI\u2019m sure the certificate of conformity says Hicap, or the vin may decode as such, but that is only because LR did not have a vin code for this body style and they had to start with \u201csomething\u201d off the line when they modified it - it\u2019s ok, seller... this just makes it more valuable! I just would not expect the rear load bed to hold much. The tailgate is a DCPU style which is weaker, and the paneling will not withstand heavy loads very well. \r\n\r\nGLWTA!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1568834084, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3654931, "authorName": "kaldocheimport (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaldocheimport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seatosky\r\nGiving you a thumb up my friend.\r\nAgreed with you that things don't always make sense but Just got to go with the COC when I am making my claim. It's the build sheet for the truck.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1568834827, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3654934, "authorName": "Seatosky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seatosky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kaldocheimport You can also look at digit 7 of the VIN, if it were a Hicap this would be H not F, have a look around to decode...so I retract my previous statement, it is indeed considered by LR to be a DCPU and not HCPU. Again, not a detriment to the value - it will make it more valuable because of rarity. But it would be good to see a seller taking advice left here and not arguing. There are other differences with the GVW of a proper HCPU which this one may not have, the pictures are not detailed enough to tell.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1568834837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3654971, "authorName": "Seatosky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seatosky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kaldocheimport COC is not the same as a build sheet. There\u2019s no full VIN on it, it is just a manufacturer specification for submission to vehicle authorities around the world. You should contact a LR dealer for a TOPIx print out or something similar. It may even have the engine and gearbox serial numbers listed in their system as well as the build date. My 2000 does.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1568835085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3660438, "authorName": "Roverguy67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roverguy67/", "bidAmount": 52000, "content": "$52,000 bid placed by Roverguy67", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568935467, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3661129, "authorName": "1bid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1bid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "AC, that's more like it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568957898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3662576, "authorName": "Mlivin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mlivin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can this truck be registered in any state", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569003122, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3663200, "authorName": "kaldocheimport (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaldocheimport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Roverguy67\r\nThank you for your bid\r\nTruly appreciated", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569006832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3665753, "authorName": "Mlivin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mlivin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The canvas top looks really sloppy....more like a bad tent\r\n\r\nWhere can a better fitting too be ordered and one with windows in the side?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569076704, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3665787, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am sure Badger can make you one for $$$$$$$$$ but the canvas looks right to me, plus do you really want people seeing you have the Lost Ark in the back?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569077597, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3665973, "authorName": "k84jkee73", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/k84jkee73/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's a very new canvas by the looks of it . They shrink around 3-5% after the first few rains and fit much tighter. If you want a snug top you can go badger as suggested. Or exmoor/allwheel trim can make you one in stayfast/mohair that will fit like a glove but, they require boat style twist locks on the edge .", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569082987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3667507, "authorName": "Mlivin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mlivin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am not sure I am following all the posts. \r\n\r\nYou need a VIN to get licensed. So does this Truck have a VIN number so it can be properly licensed. Sorry if a dumb question", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569179734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3667875, "authorName": "kaldocheimport (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaldocheimport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@WAGONBOYTD @Napalm00\r\nThank you guys for your post.\r\nThe canvas is original to the car but was almost never mounted on the car.\r\nStraps, buckles and hooks are 100% original.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569198754, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3669607, "authorName": "kaldocheimport (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaldocheimport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mlivin\r\nQuite not sure if you refer the license as to the Title and Registration and if so, yes, there is a VIN and it shows on this page, top right corner, right below the main photo.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569265765, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3671216, "authorName": "Slapshot22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slapshot22/", "bidAmount": 53000, "content": "$53,000 bid placed by Slapshot22", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569285472, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3671727, "authorName": "AlpineElement", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alpineelement/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Final hours, I'm sure a lot of people will be closely following this auction including myself. Good luck, I hope its a very eventful auction!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569326191, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3672224, "authorName": "Seansinkule", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seansinkule/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It always amazes me what people will pay for these road going tractors, compared to something like a similar aged GQ Patrol they are truly archaic. Don't get me wrong I've imported and owned a ton of them, but since started importing the similar agead Patrols, Pajeros, just cant tolerate the rusted, leaking, tractors of GB.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569338257, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3672478, "authorName": "2hecknback", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2hecknback/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My previous statement re the mounting of the headlight guards was mistaken. They are mounted properly. My apologies. The 127/130's are among the few Defenders that warrant the \"Special Vehicles\" decal, since all of this era were built by SVO.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569343204, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3672886, "authorName": "kaldocheimport (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaldocheimport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pfshoen\nSurprisingly I am giving you a thumb up because .... you made a mistake.\nWe are not robot. It's a genuine, sincere opinion, legit and honest mistake that we all make all day long.\nI personally appreciate your wealth of knowledge and hope to read you soon.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569348466, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3673035, "authorName": "kaldocheimport (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaldocheimport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Slapshot22\r\nThank you for joining BAT and very much appreciated your bid.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569349319, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3673051, "authorName": "GBRBIll", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbrbill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Surprised that this hasn't been bid up higher but then again there are 20 minutes left! I prefer this style to an actual Hicap personally unless I was going to use it as a load carrying vehicle. I have a D130 also but it is an actual African Special. Bet no one knows what that is.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569349409, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3673076, "authorName": "kaldocheimport (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaldocheimport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GBRBIll\r\nIs it the one with a BMW engine?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569349530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3673100, "authorName": "gocuse1981", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gocuse1981/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GBRBIII, I'm a long time Land Rover fan and have owned/own many Land Rovers, including a Defender 110 that I put a LS3 Corvette engine in, but I've never heard of that one. Please enlighten us!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569349664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3673135, "authorName": "kaldocheimport (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaldocheimport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gocuse1981\r\nAlong with your compliment, here is some highlights from other BATer.\r\n\r\nFrom WAGONBOYTD 9,610 \r\nDefinitely a potential to be a record for an Import Defender on here for 2019. the record this year is 93k for a NAS. pretty much close to perfection. Amazing rare 130.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569349835, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3673141, "authorName": "kaldocheimport (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaldocheimport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From AlpSupra with 734 thumbs up\r\nThis is the real deal.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569349881, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3673148, "authorName": "kaldocheimport (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaldocheimport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From Seatosky 14 who pointed it out correctly that it's a NON hi Cap Def\r\nVery rare indeed", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569349931, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3673152, "authorName": "AlpineElement", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alpineelement/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Surprised this isn\u2019t higher than $53,000 at the moment.. maybe it will be an eventful auction the last few moments.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569349965, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3673159, "authorName": "kaldocheimport (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaldocheimport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From OllieinAZ with over 3,107 rating \r\none insanely cool offering after an other\u2026\r\nThank you!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569349993, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3673168, "authorName": "gocuse1981", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gocuse1981/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, this is a totally cool vehicle. I'd go after it for sure, if I didn't already have a Defender 110.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569350039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3673172, "authorName": "gocuse1981", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gocuse1981/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And I'd expect this priced closer to six figures!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569350076, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3673175, "authorName": "kaldocheimport (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaldocheimport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And for the last reader in those last 10 mins\r\nRare \"unibody\" instead of the bed bolted on chassis.\r\nOnly 3 made. This is the #1. All accounted for. All in my garage.\r\n* Factory A/C.\r\n* Leather seats. Only those 3 \u201cSpecial Vehicle\u201d have leather.\r\n* Alloy \u201cBOOST\u201d Rims. First year alloy rims were offered on Defender + WOLF and 5 spokes rims.\r\n* Metallic British Racing Green Color Code LR617 and FIRST YEAR that color was introduced.\r\n* LAND ROVER Radio CD player. First year it was introduced.\r\n* Factory installed NOKIA 2110 phone (UK assembled) with dash mounted speaker. (Removed due to US regulation)\r\n* LAND ROVER remote controlled alarm. First year available.\r\n* HELLA Yellow headlights. Last year authorized in Europe.\r\n* LAND ROVER Safari Fog lights with HELLA yellow bulb.\r\n* LAND ROVER mud flaps.\r\n* LAND ROVER rear bench seats, all with seat belts.\r\n* Rear taillight guard.\r\n* Front light guard.\r\n* Factory fender plate.\r\n* Factory snorkel.\r\n* A bar.\r\n* Soundproof tunnel above gear box/transfer case and additional rubber mat.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569350089, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3673184, "authorName": "GBRBIll", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbrbill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kaldocheimport - No it was a special order vehicle built by Foley's in the UK. What distinguished it was it was a 5 door full length hardtop 130. Foleys was/is an authorized LR modifier for things like dump beds and special configurations etc. In addition to the full length hardtop Foley's could add other modifications. One could go to a franchised LR dealer in Europe and order one. Most of them were built for utilities that needed more covered and secure space. African Specials were the Overlanding version. If you are living on the road for long periods of time, that extra 21 inches was a godsend. Mine is a 1998.\r\nThis is a very nice and unique vehicle and will make someone happy, assuming it makes reserve which I suspect it hasn't yet but 10 min to go.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569350138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3673214, "authorName": "kaldocheimport (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaldocheimport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GBRBIll\r\nAwsesome what you got.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569350311, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3673259, "authorName": "GBRBIll", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbrbill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kaldocheimport - and yours is even rarer. Last I heard Foley's built about 100 full length hardtop 130's.\r\nGood luck with this auction and hope 2 parties come to an agreement. I'm watching it live.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569350515, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3673262, "authorName": "kaldocheimport (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaldocheimport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This truck will sell all the way.\r\nReserve Not Met does not apply.\r\nWill go to a new home", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569350540, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3673285, "authorName": "Slapshot22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slapshot22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 9/24/19 for $53,000 to Slapshot22", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569350703, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3673290, "authorName": "gocuse1981", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gocuse1981/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. Great price for such a cool vehicle!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569350714, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3673293, "authorName": "kaldocheimport (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaldocheimport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you everyone and everybody.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569350722, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3673296, "authorName": "GBRBIll", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbrbill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to Slapshort22 - I think you stole it!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569350742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3673301, "authorName": "kaldocheimport (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaldocheimport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ Slapshort22\r\nThank you and congrats on your new truck", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569350776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3673306, "authorName": "AlpineElement", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alpineelement/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very great price, I\u2019m surprised the reserve was met. Enjoy! Well bought, such an awesome and rare truck!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569350862, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3673361, "authorName": "MPMartin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpmartin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Killing me slowly.....Thats a great price....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569351293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3673461, "authorName": "Jjensen0305", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjensen0305/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow...@slapshort22 what a steal! Will be awaiting an update on BAT with your adventures!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569351863, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3674227, "authorName": "VbRover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vbrover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow........absolute deal of the week!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569357300, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3674874, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "IMO the Defender buy of the year.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569361890, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3834279, "authorName": "2hecknback", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2hecknback/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kaldocheimport @Slapshot22 @Seatosky @WAGONBOYTD @Napalm00 Just received a copy of LAND ROVER CONVERSIONS & APPLICATIONS SINCE 1948 by Richard de Roos (copyright 1995). Page 113 confirms seller's representation of the truck. From 1994, Dutch tax code would have required onerous taxation of the 127 inch wheelbase Defender, so Special Vehicles extended the wheelbase by 2 inches to 129. (The standard model 130 wheelbase is actually 127. '130' was just a name change.) This pickup bed is neither the usual 130 double cab or Hi Cap. It is longer than the standard 130 double cab bed, and that's why the factory called it 'Hi Cap.' This configuration is without doubt the rarest 127/130 model. Foley's did not build this model. @Prins called it right.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573236970, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3834426, "authorName": "Seatosky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seatosky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pfshoen great info but I think this bed is using the regular 130/127 double cab bed size, you can tell by the hood sticks, I have the same on my 130. \r\n\r\nIn simplest terms it\u2019s a 110 DCPU which has been given an extended bed on a longer chassis.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573239493, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3836859, "authorName": "k84jkee73", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/k84jkee73/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This truck identifies as a hicap as much as I identify as an Apache attack helicopter.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1573260924, "type": "comment"}]