Highlights

Comprehensive restoration with new galvanised chassis and bulkhead
Recent respray in Limestone
New canvas tilt
Advisory-free MOT until March 2025: MOT and road tax exempt
'FCV 5L' included in the sale

The Appeal

The Series III was to be the last of the Series Land Rovers, the final leaf-sprung chassis in a long lineage dating back to 1948. Simplicity and ruggedness had long been key to the model's success, so little changed between Series IIA and III variants besides the addition of a padded dashboard, plastic radiator grille and a few other small tweaks which some say makes the Series III the most usable of all classic Land Rover models.

This 1981 example has undergone a great deal of restoration work since the vendor acquired it four years ago. They have equipped with a new galvanised chassis and a new galvanised bulkhead - effectively removing all the components that can attract corrosion. Winter salt and mud are no threat to this Land Rover - making it very tempting indeed.

Finished in the popular Limestone hue and equipped with a canvas tilt, perfect for the summer months, this versatile classic shall surely garner admiring glances wherever it roams.

The History and Paperwork

RHD UK home market example from 1981
Owned for approximately 4 years
27,700 miles indicated
Purchased as a restoration project and since subject to significant investment
Garage stored throughout current ownership
Private registration 'FCV 5L' included in the sale
MOT valid until March 2025
Exempt from road tax and MOT

The Condition

All body panels sandblasted and resprayed inside and out
Fully replaced seats to match the original design (plus the sensible addition of headrests)
The vendor notes that the exterior condition is as near to perfect as possible for a Land Rover of this age
The vendor recounts that the Land Rover is a real head-turner and a focal point of many conversations when parked
New canvas tilt installed over galvanised hood sticks
New galvanised chassis and bulkhead
OEM steel wheels with four new tyres
New lights
Tread plate applied to the front wing tops

The Mechanics

2.25-litre NA four-cylinder diesel
Four-speed manual gearbox with selectable low-range and four-wheel-drive
New parabolic springs and shock absorbers
Original engine and gearbox maintained, adhering to near original specifications
Reportedly drives as expected for a Land Rover of this age and specification
All presents very well under the bonnet

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