1978 LAND ROVER SERIES III 88"

KEY FACTS

• A fine example of the classic British utility vehicle, benefiting from a number of subtle upgrades and presented in smart overall condition.
• Under the bonnet sits a retrofitted 2.25-litre inline-four with the later five-bearing design, which is mated to a four-speed manual transmission with synchromesh and a recently fitted Roamerdrive overdrive unit.
• The chassis and bulkhead were renewed with galvanised items in 2018.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This Series III is finished in the iconic hue of Bronze Green with a tan canvas hood from marque specialist Exmoor Trim over a new set of hoop sticks.
• Inside, the three front seats are trimmed in black vinyl with fluted centre sections, and the rear bench is clad in smooth black vinyl.
• The vehicle rides on a set of 16-inch Defender steel wheels, which are finished in white and are in good shape, with some minor surface corrosion around their bolt holes but no significant dents or other blemishes.
• As well as its later five-bearing engine, this Land Rover has also been enhanced with a Roamerdrive overdrive unit, which improves fuel economy and provides added refinement at motorway speeds.
• Furthermore, a set of parabolic springs have been fitted, and the chassis and bulkhead were replaced with galvanised items by classic Land Rover specialist Blackpaw 4x4 in 2018, with stainless-steel bolts being used for corrosion resistance and a smarter finish.
• The vehicle will be supplied with its V5c registration certificate.

CONDITION

• There is no significant bodywork damage, though there is a small crack at the inner bottom corner of the passenger-side headlight panel
• A new galvanised chassis and bulkhead was fitted in 2018.
• The Bronze Green paintwork has been resprayed and presents well, with a few small marks around the vehicle, including touched-in stone chips and bubbling on both the bottom edge of the passenger door, and around the front passenger-side indicator and side light lenses.
• Inside, the seats have recently been re-trimmed in black vinyl and are in excellent condition, while the rest of the cabin shows some signs of its age, including a minor split on the top of the dashboard and various scuffs in the rear tub.
• There are no known electrical or mechanical faults with the vehicle.
• While it is exempt due to its age, this Land Rover’s last MOT test was conducted on 5 October 2018 at an indicated 9,218 miles, resulting in a clean, first-time pass. 
• This Series III’s service history is undocumented, however the seller is aware that the front swivels have previously been rebuilt, and it is reported to be in good mechanical order.

SUMMARY

This Land Rover Series III 88” is a rugged British icon, which is presented in smart overall condition following a previous refurbishment. Powered by a later five-bearing petrol engine and fitted with an aftermarket overdrive unit, this classic 4x4 would make a characterful weekend cruiser or steadfast workhorse, and should offer many more years of faithful service to its next owner.

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