This 1987 Land Rover 110 ‘County’ is a characterful and original example of the increasingly desirable classic off-roader. Under the expansive front hood is a 3.5-litre Rover V8 petrol engine which was rebuilt at 310,000 kilometres. This is paired with a five-speed manual gearbox. The odometer currently displays 396,322 kilometres. Boasting a comprehensive service history hand documented in a written journal, this remarkable vehicle was cared for by a single owner from new until 2022. The Land Rover 110 features permanent four-wheel drive and coil springs, offering a more capable and comfortable ride, while the County iteration boasts a more refined interior with comfortable seats. This example is finished in Safari Red, with a white roof and a black front grille, bumpers, headlight surrounds, and side steps, while the interior is trimmed in beige cloth. A complete engine rebuild was completed in 2007 at 310,000 kilometres to the tune of $5,000. This car benefits from an aftermarket stereo, ARB awning, lockable rear storage drawers and genuine later model ‘Wolf’ steel wheels. It also features a lockable bonnet, which may not have been installed by the factory. The original purchase record with warranty card, service booklet, workshop manual, receipts, and a handwritten journal detailing every service carried out by the owner or by professional mechanics will accompany the car. There is no known accident history. There are some small areas of corrosion below the rear doors, and a dent on the front quarter panel from a rifle round. Corrosion repairs on the upper bulkhead were recently completed, and the previous owner repaired similar ageing of the footwells. It is understood that this is a common weak point of classic Land Rovers, which have mild steel bulkheads. The Safari Red paintwork is in fair condition and is mostly original outside of the bulkhead and front doors, which were professionally resprayed. The original galvanised trim is still in place. Elsewhere, there are various small scuffs and dents around the vehicle, but there is no known major damage. Inside, the front and rear seats have been retrimmed, matching the vehicle’s original beige cloth and vinyl upholstery, and new carpets have been installed in the rear. The marine carpet over the rear storage boxes has begun to show signs of wear and there are cracks in the original plastic dash, instrument binnacle, and some other pieces of plastic trim. All of the switches, lights, fan controls and other electronics are working as designed. This Defender was serviced by the owner twelve months ago, completing a standard oil and filter change. In September 2011 both rear brake cylinders and the master brake cylinder were replaced, a new panhard rod bushing was installed, and new seals were fitted to the driver's side front swivel pin housing. Prior to this, a routine service was carried out in April 2011, when the oils and spark plugs were changed. This 1987 Land Rover 110 ‘County’ V8 is a highly original and authentic example of the breed, and benefits from a remarkable history having lived its life almost entirely in the care of a single owner. Well presented in Safari Red with retrimmed cloth and vinyl seats, it wears its 400,000 kilometres lightly, and a consistent history of maintenance, including relatively recent engine rebuild, ensure that its resolute service will continue for years to come. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.