[{"id": 8335485, "authorName": "FixItAgainTony", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fixitagaintony/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That chassis number will cause some headaches in a few states. What\u2019s on the actual frame ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1649804335, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8336147, "authorName": "Bearcat224", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bearcat224/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Bearcat224", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1649812959, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8336374, "authorName": "___ATX___", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/___atx___/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "clean texas title so perhaps I don't understand the concern. Texas requires a police inspection as part of the titling process for an imported vehicle where they verify chassis and vin plate match among other things. Also, Texas will provide a certified title history should that be desired.\r\n\r\nAll that said, the VIN listed in the BaT details here makes no sense to me.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1649815416, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8336582, "authorName": "sburns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sburns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "what V8 engine is in the truck? Is it diesel or gas? Parts available in the US?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1649817671, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8336666, "authorName": "CNLR22 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnlr22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi all, thanks for the questions. Please note that the VIN listed on the VIN plate and the VIN stamped on the Chassis/Frame match from the factory. \r\n\r\nSouth-African produced/manufactured Land Rover Defenders does not conform to the UK VIN format \"SALL..\". Generally, these vehicles had a 6 digit VIN, or in some cases VIN numbers that started with \"ADD..\" or \"AADD...\" The vehicle is fully inspected and registered with a clean Texas title which was no issue at all. I have imported a few vehicles with the same VIN format previously which posed no issue when registering in Texas or other states by previous buyers.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1649818543, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8337187, "authorName": "1996MBZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1996mbz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is something like what The Grinch would drive. It's also painted like The Grinch.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1649839751, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8337196, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At this point this site really needs to break these CKD\u2019s out of the euro category and or not Land Rover assembled. I\u2019d be curious as to how the 3.5 and the 380 came to be in a 92 110.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1649841038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8337540, "authorName": "sburns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sburns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What V8 engine is the truck? Is it gas or diesel? What transmission? Are parts readily available? Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1649854438, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8338197, "authorName": "CNLR22 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnlr22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@WAGONBOYTD and @sburns - The vehicle is fitted with the original 3.5 Rover V8 (gasoline) motor. This is the standard and original motor that was available for purchase for these models from the early 1980's to mid 1990's. The LT77 transmission that was originally fitted was swopped out on the vehicle with the R380.\n\nParts are readily available for these vehicles these days, and parts sourced from the UK is generally on your door step in a week or two.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1649861912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8338973, "authorName": "2hecknback", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2hecknback/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bringatrailer @CNLR22 SA build and pic 63 indicate galvanized frame. Is it?\r\nR380 trans and rear discs are nice upgrades.\r\nNo rear step.\r\nThe youngest ROW Def in the USA is 25 years old. Not sure any quality diff between Solihull and CKD builds would still be a factor. SA trucks usually had galvy frames and some came with a BMW engine.\r\nPaint is a year old.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1649868579, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8340374, "authorName": "CNLR22 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnlr22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@2hecknback - Thanks for the great comments. Yes, I can confirm that the vehicle has the factory galvanized frame as it was manufactured in South-Africa.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1649875782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8342215, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CNLR22 ok great thanks. Makes sense. I only asked since upgrading the transmission why not give the engine a bit more Ummph as well. But yes the CKD's were shipped with these 3.5's till 93 to both Turkey (Otokar's) and South Africa. Galvi chassis is always a plus.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1649883241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8345324, "authorName": "bryanlindsey2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bryanlindsey2000/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by bryanlindsey2000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1649914077, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8353348, "authorName": "cuzam89u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cuzam89u/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by cuzam89u", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1649984926, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8355298, "authorName": "cpparkcity", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cpparkcity/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any changes to the transfer case ratio's on this one? Your experience on highway cruising speeds, being in TX I assume you don't have much experience with how much it lags mountain Highways.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650034695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8355800, "authorName": "CNLR22 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnlr22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cpparkcity The transfer case ratio is standard as issued from the factory. The vehicle handles great on the freeway and has no issue cruising around 70mph. The vehicle has a lot of get up and go so I would expect that it would be a blast to take up a mountain pass or highway - Unfortunately, we do not have a lot of these in TX to have tested it out :-)", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1650039628, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8360867, "authorName": "CarArt2021", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carart2021/", "bidAmount": 11992, "content": "$11,992 bid placed by CarArt2021", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650064834, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8362516, "authorName": "young_eth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/young_eth/", "bidAmount": 12242, "content": "$12,242 bid placed by young_eth", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650115897, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8362551, "authorName": "cuzam89u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cuzam89u/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by cuzam89u", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650116398, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8365838, "authorName": "Bearcat224", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bearcat224/", "bidAmount": 12777, "content": "$12,777 bid placed by Bearcat224", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650140248, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8367462, "authorName": "Canyonero60613", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/canyonero60613/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Canyonero60613", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650147338, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8367689, "authorName": "Bearcat224", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bearcat224/", "bidAmount": 15555, "content": "$15,555 bid placed by Bearcat224", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650149590, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8367855, "authorName": "cuzam89u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cuzam89u/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by cuzam89u", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650151852, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8368047, "authorName": "Aaron.fritsch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aaron.fritsch/", "bidAmount": 19950, "content": "$19,950 bid placed by Aaron.fritsch", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650154637, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8369185, "authorName": "CNLR22 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnlr22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you all for the interest and bids on the vehicle! As we head into the final days, please do not hesitate ask if you have any questions!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1650197881, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8369672, "authorName": "cuzam89u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cuzam89u/", "bidAmount": 20500, "content": "$20,500 bid placed by cuzam89u", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650205410, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8371740, "authorName": "Aaron.fritsch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aaron.fritsch/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by Aaron.fritsch", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650222123, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8375667, "authorName": "CNLR22 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnlr22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1650255948, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8375681, "authorName": "CNLR22 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnlr22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some clarification on the listing description:\r\nThe A/C has been totally redone and blows ice cold air.\r\nThe blower motor of the heater (separate from A/C system), works sporadically, I'm guessing it might be a short in the wiring.\r\n\r\nSee below, I've uploaded a full list of all new parts/repairs/labour that was done during refurbishment on the vehicle mid-late 2021.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1650256472, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8379454, "authorName": "Bentlebt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bentlebt/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by Bentlebt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650310804, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8379565, "authorName": "Rfjfpalmol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rfjfpalmol/", "bidAmount": 23250, "content": "$23,250 bid placed by Rfjfpalmol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650311250, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8379638, "authorName": "Bentlebt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bentlebt/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by Bentlebt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650311448, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8383416, "authorName": "Dbxarenty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbxarenty/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by Dbxarenty", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650338833, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8383489, "authorName": "Dbxarenty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbxarenty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does it have all nine seatbelts ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650341004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8384350, "authorName": "CNLR22 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnlr22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The final hours of the auction has arrived! Thank you for all the bids and positive comments thus far.\r\nGood luck to all bidders with the final push. \r\n\r\nI am very excited to see who the new owner is that will be taking this iconic piece of history home after today!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1650376780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8384371, "authorName": "CNLR22 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnlr22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dbxarenty it has four seatbelts. Two in the front and one on each side of the second row seats. To install seatbelts for all other seats should be very quick and easy as it should simply be a bolt in.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1650376996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8385815, "authorName": "Rfjfpalmol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rfjfpalmol/", "bidAmount": 31250, "content": "$31,250 bid placed by Rfjfpalmol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650391361, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8385908, "authorName": "Bentlebt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bentlebt/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by Bentlebt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650391772, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8388498, "authorName": "CNLR22 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnlr22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for all the bids thus far.\r\n\r\nI finally found a way to upload some of the refurbishment pictures.\r\n\r\nAs we are entering the last hour of bidding, I'll be happy to answer any additional questions anyone might have.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1650400816, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8389516, "authorName": "kheff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kheff/", "bidAmount": 33000, "content": "$33,000 bid placed by kheff", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650404144, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8389521, "authorName": "Bentlebt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bentlebt/", "bidAmount": 33350, "content": "$33,350 bid placed by Bentlebt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650404163, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8389586, "authorName": "kheff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kheff/", "bidAmount": 34500, "content": "$34,500 bid placed by kheff", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650404390, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8389591, "authorName": "Bentlebt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bentlebt/", "bidAmount": 34750, "content": "$34,750 bid placed by Bentlebt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650404411, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8389651, "authorName": "kheff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kheff/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by kheff", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650404583, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8389670, "authorName": "Bentlebt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bentlebt/", "bidAmount": 36500, "content": "$36,500 bid placed by Bentlebt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650404642, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8389727, "authorName": "kheff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kheff/", "bidAmount": 37000, "content": "$37,000 bid placed by kheff", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650404874, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8389735, "authorName": "Bentlebt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bentlebt/", "bidAmount": 37250, "content": "$37,250 bid placed by Bentlebt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650404896, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8389767, "authorName": "Killen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/killen/", "bidAmount": 37500, "content": "$37,500 bid placed by Killen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650405039, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8389774, "authorName": "Bentlebt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bentlebt/", "bidAmount": 37750, "content": "$37,750 bid placed by Bentlebt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650405059, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8389781, "authorName": "mountainmanco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mountainmanco/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by mountainmanco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650405091, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8389790, "authorName": "Killen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/killen/", "bidAmount": 38250, "content": "$38,250 bid placed by Killen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650405114, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8389792, "authorName": "Bentlebt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bentlebt/", "bidAmount": 38500, "content": "$38,500 bid placed by Bentlebt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650405123, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8389793, "authorName": "Gilmay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gilmay/", "bidAmount": 39000, "content": "$39,000 bid placed by Gilmay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650405128, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8389798, "authorName": "Bentlebt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bentlebt/", "bidAmount": 39250, "content": "$39,250 bid placed by Bentlebt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650405143, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8389802, "authorName": "Gilmay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gilmay/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by Gilmay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650405155, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8389811, "authorName": "Bentlebt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bentlebt/", "bidAmount": 40250, "content": "$40,250 bid placed by Bentlebt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650405178, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8389817, "authorName": "Gilmay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gilmay/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by Gilmay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650405192, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8389831, "authorName": "Bentlebt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bentlebt/", "bidAmount": 41500, "content": "$41,500 bid placed by Bentlebt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650405229, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8389834, "authorName": "Gilmay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gilmay/", "bidAmount": 42000, "content": "$42,000 bid placed by Gilmay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650405244, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8389837, "authorName": "mountainmanco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mountainmanco/", "bidAmount": 43000, "content": "$43,000 bid placed by mountainmanco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650405254, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8389840, "authorName": "Bentlebt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bentlebt/", "bidAmount": 43500, "content": "$43,500 bid placed by Bentlebt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650405267, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8389842, "authorName": "Gilmay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gilmay/", "bidAmount": 44000, "content": "$44,000 bid placed by Gilmay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650405277, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8389844, "authorName": "mountainmanco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mountainmanco/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by mountainmanco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650405297, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8389863, "authorName": "Gilmay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gilmay/", "bidAmount": 45500, "content": "$45,500 bid placed by Gilmay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650405382, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8389874, "authorName": "mountainmanco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mountainmanco/", "bidAmount": 45750, "content": "$45,750 bid placed by mountainmanco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650405430, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8389894, "authorName": "Gilmay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gilmay/", "bidAmount": 46000, "content": "$46,000 bid placed by Gilmay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650405534, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8389921, "authorName": "mountainmanco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mountainmanco/", "bidAmount": 46250, "content": "$46,250 bid placed by mountainmanco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650405633, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8389958, "authorName": "mountainmanco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mountainmanco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 4/19/22 for $46,250 to mountainmanco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650405753, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 8390006, "authorName": "Dtanner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dtanner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Honestly, you would\u2019ve paid at least twice that sometimes three times that for one that looks the same but has more frills. In my honest opinion this is a smart buy.\n\nGood looking rig", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1650405975, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8390036, "authorName": "CNLR22 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnlr22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mountainmanco, CONGRATULATIONS, what an epic auction! I know you will have many many years in this legend!\r\n\r\nThank you for everyone else that participated. Stay tuned, I will list another Defender in the next couple of weeks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1650406075, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8390194, "authorName": "OJPJR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ojpjr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi CNLR22, I travel to TX regularly. Would like to see what you have coming up.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1650406614, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8390319, "authorName": "CNLR22 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnlr22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@OJPJR I have 2 grey Defenders that will be available within the next month. Both with galvanized chassis. Let me know when you are in my neck of the woods.\r\n\r\n@BAT, how can I get in contact with @OJPJR without sharing contact info publicly?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1650407287, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8391053, "authorName": "mountainmanco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mountainmanco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi All,\r\nWhat a fun bid. Sorry for the delayed response - wad bidding at work.\r\n\r\nVery excited for this rig.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1650415740, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8392639, "authorName": "OJPJR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ojpjr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CNLR22 your direct link dropped off once the bid was done.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1650461870, "type": "comment"}]