This 1986 Land Rover Santana 109 (Chassis CMJ8AZ101861) was manufactured under license in Spain by Santana Motors, and is on the market for the first time ever in the USA. It lived in Spain for most of its life, and these are interesting importation contenders given that they are left-hand-drive and tend to have less rust than Rovers from the UK. . The seller calls this truck’s frame remarkably solid and rust free, and the turbo-diesel powerplant and clear Georgia title in the sellers name means that it is smog exempt in California and legal in all 50 states. The turbo graphics will be uncommon to see on any other vintage Rover in North America. It is now available in Atlanta, Georgia for $21,000.

The seller imported this truck just this Spring, and after that experience says that trying to import one of these on your own is not for the feint of heart. It is based on the Land Rover Series III. Now that the 25-year rule is allowing vehicles like this to be legally imported, the hefty price premium for the 1993 NAS 110’s is becoming less and less sensible. The 80’s trucks are just as good and clean examples with interesting drivetrain layouts like this one are the most compelling.

The seller says that the truck runs well, but could also be a great candidate for a 300TDi swap for more power. Thanks to left-hand drive, power steering and power brakes, he says it is surprisingly easy to drive. Since it’s already set up with dual tanks, it could be perfect for a veggie oil or biodiesel conversion candidate. All exterior lights work.

Interior appointments are typically minimalist but functional. Switchgear and gauges are in Spanish, but everything is intact and working. It has a cool safari roof made of double-layer ventilated fiberglass, and has seating for nine. The odometer shows 77090 kilometers, but that could have turned over.

Under the hood is a 2.25 liter turbo-diesel engine mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. All mechanical systems are working as they should according tot he seller, including both high and low range four wheel drive, and this truck always starts on the first try — even on the coldest of days. The truck has a new boost hose, a new electric vacuum pump and a new main fuel tank. The high-pressure fuel pump appears to be newer, and the Michelin all-terrain tires have plenty of tread left.

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