Thread: Last Isuzu

Originally Posted by JDNSW

Push button doors came in 1987 - so Defender adopted the 110 doors - same would apply to the smooth roof. The only real change that coincided with the change of name was the change of engine to the 200Tdi. And there was a distinct break in Australia, with the 110/130/Defender not sold for two years.

John

That seems to fit the story I've heard. - I have a 1986 90 with a flat roof and push button handles. The PO (who imported it from the UK) told me it was owned by Land Rover for many years and was one of the first defender looking 90's produced. I used to think its a bitzer, but there don't appear to be any "county" features on it, so I'm inclined to believe the PO. Unfortunately, it also has thinner panels all round.

Cheers

Bojan

My wagon body is from a 1988 County and has ribs on topside of roof.

I think Rangier's 120 is a 1990 model

Yep, I know there were a lot of different colours,but the Isuzu countys that Im interested in, are the last ones made alongside the Perenti ones, made at Moorebank by JRA. At the time all imported ones with the same decals were V8 petrol. Thanks for the pictures,anymore?

Originally Posted by crispy

Thanks guys, Just what I was looking for. Rijidij, is yours a Isuzi or a petrol ? Didnt think they came in that colour. Quarks,I agree,I like those stripes as well.I wonder who owns that now.

You must have good taste then!

From memory it was sold to a Steve, came from Wollombi way, I think. One time on my way through Cessnock a couple of years ago, I saw a Series 3 parked in the bowls club, and could have sworn it was wearing the plates we sold the County with. So that kind-of fitted.

Originally Posted by rar110

My wagon body is from a 1988 County and has ribs on topside of roof.

The solar panel on our old County sat flush, so the roof ribs must have gone in '89.

Originally Posted by isuzutoo-eh

I think Rangier's 120 is a 1990 model

Rangier's 120 is 1989 model.
I think that's a part why I reckon it's one of the best examples of the spirit of Land Rover.

Originally Posted by crispy

.......... Rijidij, is yours a Isuzi or a petrol ? ...........

Mine was a V8 originally, until I did this to it........... V8 to Isuzu 4BD1T

Hi
My 1987 county has the push button doors and a flat roof on the outside

My 85 County has the lift up handles, ribbed roof and side stickers like no others I've seen It too started life as a V8 but has the 4BE1 conversion.