Highlights

Restored to a high standard mechanically and cosmetically
New galvanised chassis; all presents beautifully underneath
Advisory-free MOT until 7th May 2025
Equipped with rebuilt Fairey overdrive and free-wheeling front hubs
Resprayed bodywork with ceramic coating applied
New Autosparks wiring loom, upgraded braking system, and stainless steel exhaust
Full new interior

The Appeal

What makes a great classic car? We’d argue that usability is one of, if not the most important factor. For the most part, Britain’s roads are potholed, damp, salty and slow-moving. So, if you want to have fun in a classic car, no matter where you are or what time of year it is, you should seriously consider a Series Land Rover.

This 1971 example is an early short-wheel-base Series III. The vendor acquired it in 2021 from a television vehicle hire company after it had featured in the Amazon Prime series ‘Pennyworth’. Since then, the Land Rover has been restored and rebuilt upon a brand-new galvanised chassis and the work was completed this year.

Every dent tells a story, so the vendor opted to keep them and repaint the car sympathetically - reportedly using no body filler whatsoever. As the photographs show, the car presents beautifully throughout, especially underneath which is beautifully clean and well-protected in readiness for whatever its future has in store. All the mechanicals have been seen to as well and this example boasts overdrive and free-wheeling front hubs to aid on-road cruising.

Complete with an advisory-free MOT, this freshly restored Series III is ready to enjoy.

The vendor comments:

“Driving a Series Land Rover is an experience you can't get with other classics. The car is mechanically excellent after thorough restoration and retains character and history through sympathetic bodywork.”

The History and Paperwork

UK market right-hand drive example
Eleven former registered keepers
MOT until 7th May 2025
Acquired by the vendor in 2021 from a film and television vehicle hire company
Featured in Amazon Prime's ‘Pennyworth’ Series
Restoration completed 2024
87,923 miles indicated
Accompanied by numerous invoices for parts purchased during the restoration

The Condition

Rebuilt upon a brand-new galvanised replacement chassis
Bulkhead repaired, refinished and refitted
We’re informed that no body filler was used when the bodywork was repainted in Marine Blue with contrasting Limestone roof
Galvanised cappings refinished in body colour, as are the steel wheels
Ceramic coating applied to protect the fresh paintwork
Exceedingly clean underside with all new or restored components
Maxxis tyres fitted
New original-style ‘Deluxe’ seats besides innumerable other new parts
Rubber floor mats fitted
Lower door cards fitted
Very smart Series III dashboard
Spare wheel stored inside, behind the rear bulkhead
We understand the cabin electrics to be in good working order

The Mechanics

2.25-litre four-cylinder petrol
Four-speed manual gearbox with low-range and four-wheel drive
Superbly presented engine compartment
Rebuilt Fairey overdrive
Rebuilt Fairey free-wheeling front hubs
Full engine and gearbox service
New full Autosparks wiring loom
New Mintex brake shoes and TRW cylinders in all corners (front has upgraded dual cylinders for extra braking), New Kunifer brake pipes with brass fittings and Girling hoses
New Stainless steel exhaust
New Bosch battery (with four-year warranty)

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