Winning bid
£5,700

1972 Land Rover Series 3 88" - 4 Cyl

Highlights

  • Highly original Land Rover Series III
  • Recent new distributor and coil with electronic ignition
  • Wright off-road sound insulation matting installed
  • Includes original headlamps and ignition components

The Appeal

Chances are, if you've seen a Land Rover out on the road, it's raised a smile. There's just something about these oh-so-iconic off-roaders that endears them to people without fail. Off-road performance, rugged, simple mechanics and sheer versatility have made these a fixture of the British countryside and beyond. 
This particular 1972 Series 3 has been nicely looked over - with recent mechanical upgrades including a new distributor and coil with electronic ignition. The vendor's also taken the time to pop Wright off-road sound insulation matting in the footwell and seat box.

Eminently drivable and still running as you'd expect, this car is still well deserving of the Land Rover's unique popularity, and is sure to impress the lucky new keeper.

History and Paperwork

  • Registered in 1972
  • The DVLA records 8 previous keepers
  • In current ownership since August 2022
  • The vendor is now selling due to their retirement and intentions to travel
  • Some receipts available but no comprehensive service history
  • MOT exempt and last tested in 2010
  • Currently indicates 33,536 miles on a five-figure odometer

The Condition

  • No significant corrosion or perforation
  • Some chips, scratches and minor imperfections as expected for a vehicle of this age
  • Bodywork is reasonable but has had work and filler in places in the past
  • Contrast trims are in good order
  • Fitted with later headlamps (originals still included in the sale)
  • Underside appears nice and solid with only minor corrosion
  • Seats are functional but are carrying signs of their age
  • Dashboard in fair order with all instruments clean and legible
  • Interior roof needs painting
  • Wright off-road sound insulation matting installed in footwell and seat box
  • Rear bay looks solid with areas of patina 

The Mechanics

  • 2,286cc 4-cylinder petrol powerplant
  • Manual transmission with 4 gears
  • Engine bay looks in good order
  • The vendor reports that it starts immediately and runs well
  • Complete with overdrive and free-wheeling front hubs
  • New distributor and coil with electronic ignition (originals included in sale)
  • Gears, overdrive, and 4x4 gearing all reportedly work well
  • We've no reports of any specific mechanical issues


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Auction Details

  • Year1972
  • MakeLand Rover
  • ModelSeries 3
  • ColourGreen
  • Odometer33,536 Miles
  • Engine size2286cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownColchester
  • CountyEssex
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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Bidding history

11 Bids from 7 bidders

MuppetA••••
Bid
£5,700
17/09/24
KJ 60••••
Bid
£5,600
17/09/24
KJ 60••••
Bid
£5,500
17/09/24
Collins••••
Bid
£5,400
17/09/24
Rsbroth••••
Bid
£5,100
16/09/24
charles••••
Bid
£5,000
15/09/24
KJ 60••••
Bid
£4,000
13/09/24
Mike St••••
Bid
£2,600
13/09/24
KJ 60••••
Bid
£2,500
13/09/24
Jonatha••••
Bid
£1,000
13/09/24

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