1983 Land Rover 88 Series 3
Highlights
- High end older restoration in classic factory-correct Pastel Green
- Historic Vehicle that is tax and MOT free
- Over £13,000 spent in the last few years with sparing use
- £1,200 gearbox rebuild with Romerdrive fitted 4000 miles ago in March 2024
- Reliable and very usable daily driver or show star
The Appeal
The Series III was the longest-lived and most populous version of Land Rover’s evergreen go-anywhere classic. During its long life it was continuously improved. Innovations like a fully synchromesh gearbox make the Series III easier to drive and an appealing daily proposition.
Built towards the end of the model’s life, this lovely Pastel Green 88in has covered just 4,000 miles since a high quality restoration. It has had £13,000 lavished upon it. The investment includes a gearbox rebuild and fitment of a desirable Romerdrive overdrive unit in March 2024 that improve long distance cruising.
The enthusiast keeper has loved and cherished it, but ill health now reluctantly forces sale. The buyer gets a MOT and tax exempt example that is in great condition and very reliable. It would make a good, reliable daily driver or you could preserve the condition and admire and show it.
History and Paperwork
- Factory built in January 1982
- First registered 17th January 1983 according to DVLA
- 13 registered keepers
- Current keeper since September 2021
- Restored by a previous keeper
- BMIHT certificate records correct Pastel paintwork
- Previously painted blue and white which was changed in 2013
- Over £13,000 spent in the last few years and 4,000 miles covered
- Extensive list of work documented in handwritten notes shown in photographs
- Old MOTs available online and in photographs to verify mileage
- Last MOT expired in October 2022 with no advisories and 6,003 miles showing
- Registered as a Historic Vehicle so exempt from tax and MOT
- Serviced but little driven since last MOT, driven only locally
- We are told that the previous owner was very high up in the police force
- BMIHT certificate showing original colour scheme, which is retained
- The vendor reports that it took him two years to find one this good
The Condition
- Repainted in factory correct Pastel a few years ago to a very high standard
- Some minor marks due to age to be expected but not unsightly
- All panels checked, renovated, or replaced as required during restoration
- New canvas back which fits well and presents in very good order
- New floor panels and half chassis during restoration
- Sits on factory correct limestone steel wheels on 750x16 tyres
- Well kept interior with black vinyl Exmoor bench seats with three new seatbelts
- New Land Rover branded rubber mats
- Everything checked, renovated, or replaced as required during restoration
The Mechanics
- 2,286 cc Land Rover 4cyl Petrol engine with recent unleaded head
- Fully synchromesh 4spd gearbox with recently fitted Romerdrive overdrive 4000 miles ago
- New gearbox
- Free wheel hubs
- The vendor informs us that it is the best they've driven
- He drive his first example in 1968
- With the new Romerdrive overdrive, it is reported to be an easy everyday driver
- Vendor advises that the Land Rover has been very reliable
- Mechanicals were fully checked and either rebuilt or replaced during restoration
- No reported running or driving issues
Auction Details
- Year 1983
- Make Land Rover
- Model Series 3
- Colour Green
- Mileage 7,131 Miles
- Engine size 22886
- Seller Type Private
- Town Westerham
- County Kent
- Country United Kingdom
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bids
- bi•••• £16,250 05/07/24
- st•••• £16,000 05/07/24
- bi•••• £15,250 05/07/24
- st•••• £15,000 05/07/24
- wi•••• £14,500 05/07/24
- st•••• £14,000 05/07/24
- wi•••• £13,500 05/07/24
- st•••• £12,000 05/07/24
- fr•••• £11,250 05/07/24
- Pi•••• £11,000 03/07/24
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