Finally found one!! - Land Rovers Only

AAXD · 04-05-2006, 06:11 AM

I finally got a series rover after months of searching for the right one. I bought a 1980 Stage 1 V8 109 safari wagon. Since I am currently deployed, I haven't actually seen it yet, but have gotton descriptions from people I know who have looked it over. That being said, what are the differences between a Stage 1 and a regular 109, besides the V8, LT95 and front body? Any other differences? I've only ever seen one other like it and that was years ago. I'm counting the days until my deployment ends so I can pick up my new toy and finally have some fun.

Funrover · 04-05-2006, 09:41 AM

Congrats man!!!

bruinlad · 04-05-2006, 01:18 PM

Differences? Let's see...how about its very hard to find and may even be considered a sought after collectible LR. After all, it is the prelude to what we now know as the Defender. How's that?? Good job man!

Stage One enthusiast site
http://www.glencoyne.co.uk/stage1/v8photo2.htm

Brochure
http://www.landrover.vlothuizen.nl/s...st/3010-1.html

Click on the two different pixes on the brochure for an XL view.

GKChesterton · 04-05-2006, 01:39 PM

Was that the one imported from Africa on Ebay?

TerryS · 04-05-2006, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GKChesterton

Was that the one imported from Africa on Ebay?

Uh huh

GKChesterton · 04-05-2006, 04:34 PM

Well if I had money

we could have gotten into a bidding war--but oh well. I hope to read all about it when you get back. Good luck out there

onslow · 04-06-2006, 04:12 AM

The main differences apart from those you mentioned are the axles the Stage 1 has 3.54:1 diff ratios as opposed to 4.7:1 of other series vehicles it also has constant velocity joints instead of hardy spicer UJs,also the front propshaft has 3 Ujs not the normal 2,The V8 in the stage 1 had restrictors fitted in the inlet manifold to reduce performance these can easily be removed if they havent already most have been.

Brakes are taken from the 2.6 model and were the largest fitted to series vehicles,

You should look for any spares on ebay or elsewhere especially CV joints and a front propshaft as these are getting hard to find and expensive so grab them if you can.

trinirover · 05-18-2006, 06:03 PM

great buy, i too have a stage 1 but an 88 inch wheel base. i hoep you have many fun times with it ,,,,, any questions feel free to contact me.

Muddy Oval · 05-18-2006, 07:53 PM

Nice catch- Some of the little bits are kinda rare, but for the most part you'll be able to get whatever you need. The Stage 1 V8 is much better than the NAS 6 for those who just have to have something bigger than the 4cyl.

JungleRR · 05-18-2006, 08:34 PM

Wow! How exciting!

04-05-2006, 06:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
AAXD Goofing off in the great white north. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Alaska's Emerald Isle Posts: 628 Gallery: 1	Finally found one!! I finally got a series rover after months of searching for the right one. I bought a 1980 Stage 1 V8 109 safari wagon. Since I am currently deployed, I haven't actually seen it yet, but have gotton descriptions from people I know who have looked it over. That being said, what are the differences between a Stage 1 and a regular 109, besides the V8, LT95 and front body? Any other differences? I've only ever seen one other like it and that was years ago. I'm counting the days until my deployment ends so I can pick up my new toy and finally have some fun. __________________ "A deep respect for tradition allows vision for liberation from stagnation." Colin's Toys: 1972 Series III 88" 1997 Discovery XD 1993 RRC (Gone to a better place, goodbye old friend) 1983 Stage 1 109" 2002 Trek 4500 2005 Necky Looksha Sport 2007 Rans Rocket 2007 Honda Ruckus

04-05-2006, 01:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
bruinlad Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 96 Gallery: 0	Differences? Let's see...how about its very hard to find and may even be considered a sought after collectible LR. After all, it is the prelude to what we now know as the Defender. How's that?? Good job man! Stage One enthusiast site http://www.glencoyne.co.uk/stage1/v8photo2.htm Brochure http://www.landrover.vlothuizen.nl/s...st/3010-1.html Click on the two different pixes on the brochure for an XL view. __________________ SCLR

05-18-2006, 07:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
Muddy Oval Otherwise known as STEVE Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,968 Gallery: 0	Nice catch- Some of the little bits are kinda rare, but for the most part you'll be able to get whatever you need. The Stage 1 V8 is much better than the NAS 6 for those who just have to have something bigger than the 4cyl. __________________ 2002 Freelander 2000 DII w/CDL 1967 SIIA 109SW Former Rovers 2004 Modded "S" Disco, R.I.P. 2004 G4 Disco 2002 Modded Freelander 1995 Modded Disco 1994 D-90 #8 1993 NAS D110 1990 Range Rover County 1973 SIII 88 1972 Range Rover 2 door

05-18-2006, 08:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
JungleRR It's all about my Blue Balls! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hanford, California Posts: 2,102 Gallery: 0	Wow! How exciting! __________________ Silly Boys!... Range Rovers are for girls! Cars: 1988 Range Rover Classic (aka Blue Balls) 2000 Discovery II SE7 (my fiance's... soon to be mine)

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04-05-2006, 01:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
GKChesterton Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 35 Gallery: 0	Was that the one imported from Africa on Ebay?

04-05-2006, 04:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
GKChesterton Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 35 Gallery: 0	Well if I had money we could have gotten into a bidding war--but oh well. I hope to read all about it when you get back. Good luck out there

04-06-2006, 04:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
onslow Series Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Lake district,UK Posts: 532 Gallery: 0	The main differences apart from those you mentioned are the axles the Stage 1 has 3.54:1 diff ratios as opposed to 4.7:1 of other series vehicles it also has constant velocity joints instead of hardy spicer UJs,also the front propshaft has 3 Ujs not the normal 2,The V8 in the stage 1 had restrictors fitted in the inlet manifold to reduce performance these can easily be removed if they havent already most have been. Brakes are taken from the 2.6 model and were the largest fitted to series vehicles, You should look for any spares on ebay or elsewhere especially CV joints and a front propshaft as these are getting hard to find and expensive so grab them if you can.

05-18-2006, 06:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
trinirover Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: trinidad Posts: 13 Gallery: 0	great buy, i too have a stage 1 but an 88 inch wheel base. i hoep you have many fun times with it ,,,,, any questions feel free to contact me.

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