Highlights

Comprehensively restored in 2018 with a new galvanised chassis and bulkhead
Comprehensive history file including original Series 3 handbook, parts invoices, and previous MOTs
Originally a demonstration vehicle at Henlys Ltd in Salisbury
Exmoor trim canvas roof and seating fitted; original hard top included in the sale
Recently serviced with no major issues found

The Appeal

The Series 3 County 88" sits at the more refined end of Land Rover's utilitarian workhorse. The County specification added soft furnishings and improved trim to the famously capable off-roader, making it equally suited to leisure use as to life in hardworking pastoral Britain. Particularly well-known for its signature two-tone colour scheme, the County is recognisable and beloved.

This 1982 example benefits from a comprehensive restoration carried out in 2018, centred on a new galvanised chassis and bulkhead - addressing the two most critical structural concerns of any Series Land Rover. It comes accompanied by a sizeable maintenance and restoration file, the original Series 3 handbook, numerous historic and recent parts invoices, and previous MOTs.

Since acquisition in early 2023, this handsome example has been carefully stored under a large cover on a private road and used only at weekends. Recently serviced and ready and waiting to go, we expect it'll garner plenty of interest at auction.

Key Information

Mileage: 98,100 miles (indicated)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: exempt
Technical specs: 2,250cc inline four-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual
Paperwork: Original Series 3 handbook, Haynes maintenance manual, sizeable maintenance and restoration file, numerous parts invoices, previous MOTs, and two sets of keys

The Detail

Rocker cover gasket recently replaced
Indicator stalk recently replaced
Approximately 7,500 miles covered since 2006
Exmoor trim canvas roof fitted; original hard top and all previous attachments included in the sale
Exmoor seats fitted - two in the front and four folding seats in the rear, seating up to six
High-powered headlamps installed for improved visibility; original lamps included
Wooden tailgate fitted
Bodywork is clean and well-presented
The vendor tells us that all instruments work well
Previously barn-stored for a number of years before the current owner
Recorded build date of 5th May 1982 according to the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust
Originally sold on 16th September 1982 as a demonstration vehicle at Henlys Ltd in Salisbury
DVLA records 17 former registered keepers

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