Lucky barn find?!

steve2286w said:

Looks very nice do all the gears work as should what’s it like underneath

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J9ABF said:

Good evening all,

Just joined today after gleaning lots of useful info lately. I’ve just bought a ‘53 Discovery TD5, manual, 5 seater. I got it from a farmer who doesn’t use it. It’s only got 58,000 miles on it with full LR service history. After two days solid cleaning it up it’s looking like new. Hoping I’ve stumbled across a bargain.

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meego said:

We won’t know if it was a bargain until, or if you want to tell us what you paid for it.

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J9ABF said:

Yes it drives really well. All seats had been covered so underneath all the mud it’s like new. Mechanically it’s really good and underneath is solid. Needs new tyres as it’s sat for 7 months without even being started. Having new tyres and service this week. I’m trying to value it but not sure where to go.

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J9ABF said:

Sorry, £2k.

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Graculus said:

Farmers don't give away bargains... There'll be a reason he sold it, you just need to find it.

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Graculus said:

Farmers don't give away bargains... There'll be a reason he sold it, you just need to find it.

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Stanleysteamer said:

Sounds like it might be a bargain.....
If the rear chassis doesn't need plating /replacing
and all the electrickery works.
You don't get owt fer nowt, but if he really is a good mate and wants to stay as such...

Best of luck wiv it mate!

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Anaconda said:

Good result.
Keeping it or selling it?

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J9ABF said:

Cheers, it’s had four new General Grabbers yesterday and flew through MOT today without a single advisory. Garage said emissions really low and chassis solid. Happy Days!

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J9ABF said:

Treating it to a full service today!

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