Angry Mrs - but purchased a 1968 109 from original owner!
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Usual Friday evening pub garden pint with the Mrs today, "You know I've always wanted a Land Rover? Just purchased one, I know it's not the right time money wise, but I wanted it". She's not happy, but she'll calm down and I'll still have the 109.
It's a 1968 109 6 cylinder petrol, which I'm buying from the original owner (!) and has spent its life on his Sussex estate.
I've got the butterflies and excitement reminiscent of first dates!
It's so... original! Tax exempt, 58,000 miles, solid underneath (I doubt it met a salty road being an estate vehicle) and clear on advisories from the October MOT.
No idea if I've over or underpaid (the offer was cash and a bottle of decent whisky!) but it's made me happy.
It's a 1968 109 6 cylinder petrol, which I'm buying from the original owner (!) and has spent its life on his Sussex estate.
I've got the butterflies and excitement reminiscent of first dates!
It's so... original! Tax exempt, 58,000 miles, solid underneath (I doubt it met a salty road being an estate vehicle) and clear on advisories from the October MOT.
No idea if I've over or underpaid (the offer was cash and a bottle of decent whisky!) but it's made me happy.
C8H18Head said:
with the Mrs today, "You know I've always wanted a Land Rover? Just purchased one, I know it's not the right time money wise, but I wanted it".
good stuff!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlFmDMH4Z4o
Excellent! The 6-cylinders are much nicer engines than the 2.25's, if somewhat underpowered. They are getting really rare now as a lot of people take advantage of the bigger 6-cyl engine bay to drop various other engines in. Looks in lovely original condition too (though I'd change the green wheel for a cream one to match!)
C8H18Head said:
Here's mine
(Tilly)
(nice to see yours has mismatch wheels too
)My first statement is true, however I love the old bus, never plan on selling it as it is just so practical. The extra length of the 109 means they swallow quite a bit, I can (at 6'2") sleep comfortably in the back (which may come in handy for you depending on how angry the mrs is
). Also surprisingly fun to sail down the road when the sun is out 
One thing I would recommend is a set of black and silver plates, completely change the look.
Look after the old bus and it will go on forever
and that is a good thing, there aren't enough 109s left 
Thanks chaps, reassuring post carmadgaz.
My commute is a relaxed 10 minutes, with parking in front of the office window, so that'll be fun. The back will be used for our bikes, kayaks (washed down!), local camping and probably sleeping post-sporting beverages!
The rare 2.6 petrol engine is staying, to maintain my motto, "I love spending money on petrol instead of depreciation". No tax, virtually free insurance, cheaper than two SOTWs and a complete contrast to my E38.
First vehicle with only one mirror, more photos...
Steve_W said:
Nice one OP. What plans have you got for it?
Preserving the patina is the plan, following a mechanical fettle. I've missed having a hobby car to play with since I sold the classic Skoda.My commute is a relaxed 10 minutes, with parking in front of the office window, so that'll be fun. The back will be used for our bikes, kayaks (washed down!), local camping and probably sleeping post-sporting beverages!
The rare 2.6 petrol engine is staying, to maintain my motto, "I love spending money on petrol instead of depreciation". No tax, virtually free insurance, cheaper than two SOTWs and a complete contrast to my E38.
First vehicle with only one mirror, more photos...
Awesome purchase! I learnt to drive in a smoke grey 1969 109 2.6 pick-up that my father bought new 13 days before I was born and still has (tho sadly not road legal anymore - just a farm car).
The 2.6 is a silky smooth unit but wouldn't pull a greased stick out of a pigs arse. Also, gearing is comedically high for modern useage - look out for a period Fairey overdrive unit if you're thinking of more than pootling around country lanes.
The 2.6 is a silky smooth unit but wouldn't pull a greased stick out of a pigs arse. Also, gearing is comedically high for modern useage - look out for a period Fairey overdrive unit if you're thinking of more than pootling around country lanes.
OP, I just found this on Youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqLcv_fXox0 nice noise. I realise it's not standard though.
TwigtheWonderkid said:
It's easier to apologise than get permission.
Yes but, you can only do that 3 times before she actually kills you. After my last time I had to promise faithfully I would discuss any car purchase with her, before hand despite the fact that the previous one was £40.
ClaphamGT3 said:
The 2.6 is a silky smooth unit but wouldn't pull a greased stick out of a pigs arse. Also, gearing is comedically high for modern useage - look out for a period Fairey overdrive unit if you're thinking of more than pootling around country lanes.
You mean low, presumably, since the overdrive will raise the gearing more.OP, I'm envious. I'd love one of those. I have a hundred excuses why I can't have one right now, but one day....
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