Highlights

Subject of a recent restoration that preserved its originality
Particularly desirable 'Safari' roof with windows and ventilation
Approved for seven seats
Revision valid until January 2026

The Attractions

Throughout its long history, the Land Rover has proved capable of the most diverse tasks; it has been used in agriculture, adopted by the armed forces of various countries and employed in virtually every field. It lends itself equally well to carrying people, and can accommodate up to twelve passengers in the long-wheelbase Station Wagon version and up to seven in the short-wheelbase version. And this is even more remarkable when you consider that the Land Rover 88 Series is not a particularly generously sized car.

Here we present just such a Land Rover 88 Series III in Station Wagon trim with a diesel engine from 1978. It has recently received some respectful restoration work and we are told that it is in excellent condition and drives just as it should. For those looking for a practical and usable classic Land Rover in a particularly desirable and ready-to-drive trim, this seems the ideal example.

History and Documentation

1978 model
Left-hand drive
Overhaul valid until 2026
Odometer shows 22,202 km
The seller has informed us that this Land Rover has only had three owners since new, the last of whom bought it in 2009
We have been informed that the last owner only used this car in the summer time, at his second home at the seaside

Conditions

Original station wagon model, homologated for seven passengers
Equipped with its original ventilated 'Safari' roof
Upgraded with later-style crank side windows housed in the doors
Fitted with Britax door mirrors fitted at the time
This Land Rover looks good after recent restoration
We have been informed that the chassis and firewall are sound and no problems have been reported
Alloy bodywork looks correct and in good condition for a Land Rover of this era
Galvanised components in very good shape
Bronze Green paintwork appears to have been applied by hand, so appears rather uneven
Limestone steel wheels in good condition, including the spare wheel mounted on the bonnet

Mechanics

2.25-litre (2,286 cm³) four-cylinder diesel engine with 64 hp
Four-speed manual transmission with gearbox and four-wheel drive
We have been informed that the 4x4 drive and low gears work properly
The seller tells us that this Land Rover has good engine braking, ideal for off-road driving

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