Sadly yes having looked at those pictures the chassis doesn't look good particularly at the rear.

lt's cheap for a late 110XS Station Wagon, and looks basically okay. lt will probably need a rear crossmember in the not too distant future and it definitely needs rustproofing underneath. I would also expect to replace the mid crossmember...

Looks like the O/P has come, and gone. l hope he finds the Land Rover that he wants.

Note Cruise control won't work with the O/D you need to fit a speedo healer.

US$26,000 is probably about right for that Land Rover, when you look at the price good ones go for in the USA. l've seen them at $60,000. But as above, maybe if you could import one yourself. Good Series 3's in the U.K. are in the region...

Yes standard TD5 transmission. You can fit an overdrive which adds a sixth gear, but it costs over £2,000 Alternatively you can fit a Discovery transfer box but that raises the gearing in every gear which means higher intermediate gears. At 60...

Still have one on mine. It is a standard Land Rover tubular steering guard to protect output arm and steering rod from knocks off road. Mine has a length of scaffold inside. [ met a rock or two in its time] No issue with its removal for road use...

A good Puma Defender is okay to drive on road, it will happily sit at motorway speeds and in relative calm. They can also be further improved by adding extra sound proofing and cruise control, better audio system etc if that's what you want to do...

DVLA are a nightmare to deal with.

This is important and very sage advice. One of the big advantages of the defender is that you do not buy the perfect one you build the perfect one, whether you are doing that yourself or paying someone else. All you buy in the first instance is...

Just decide on the specification you want (Station Wagon, Hard Top, Truck Cab) and then whether you want aircon/electric windows etc, Fix a budget, and leave aside around £2,000 for initial jobs and other things you'll decide you want to do to...

A great example, as most Brits are completely oblivious to how great the PT Cruiser is and instead act like utter ****s rubbishing it. The PT Cruiser is a fascinating vehicle, designed to get long loads in with the front passenger seat folding...

Well, l've got four for £300 if anyone is interested. Brand new wheels with tyres done under 100 miles. See my advert in the "for sale" section of this forum.

Sew a deeper lining into your pockets and cancel all weekend events for the foreseeable future! :p Full and comprehensive service, replacing all consumables. Give yourself peace of mind and a decent datum to start with. Enjoy.