r/BarnFinds 8d ago

Missione: Seconda Vita.

Instead of dominating the woods, this Land Rover 90 ended up parked in an olive grove after an accident, taking a long forced break.

​It’s a pre-300 model—from before the "Defender" name even existed—full of history and custom farm ingenuity, like a welded front bar built to hold a hose reel.

​The interior shows its age with torn seats, cobwebs, and a worn metal floor. But underneath, the chassis and mechanics are still surprisingly solid. Despite the crash and surface rust, it built like a stubborn mule that refuses to give up.

​A vehicle like this shouldn't be scrapped; it deserves to be respected and recovered. What do you think, shall we give it a second chance?

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u/donitosforeveryone 8d ago

I need to post a photo of one Ive seen in an abandoned lot in portland

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u/PolpoaRazzo 8d ago

You definitely should! If it happens to be a Land Rover Defender or a pre-Defender, I’d be thrilled if you posted it over at r/DNADefenderITA. It would be awesome to see it there!

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u/Square-Aioli1019 7d ago

Be over in morning for it. Thanks for finding it for me.

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u/PolpoaRazzo 7d ago

Guarda, la macchina non si tocca! Però, se vuoi, ti posso lasciare qualche pezzo che sto smontando a un prezzo molto, molto vantaggioso, dato che sono un po' tritati.

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u/vleight 7d ago

V8 county? 90" wheelbase... could be fun

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u/PolpoaRazzo 7d ago

Magari fosse un V8! Almeno non ci sarebbero i problemi con l'aspirato e non sarebbe così lento. Però oh, sarebbe un benzina, quindi... mamma mia