Winning bid
£18,749

1976 Land Rover Series III 88" 300 TDi

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Highlights

  • Extensively restored with a new galvanised chassis and doors
  • Remanufactured 300 Di engine with only 5 miles since running-in oil added
  • Rebuilt Series III gearbox with new bearings
  • Restored bodywork resprayed in satin grey to a high standard
  • New canvas tilt fitted
  • New brakes, suspension, tyres, wheels, and canvas tilt

The Appeal

Fresh from an extensive six-month restoration, this 1976 Land Rover has been built to last another fifty years - at least.

Series Land Rovers make for very usable classics but, in standard form, fall down on two key points. Firstly, their mild steel chassis succumbs to corrosion, and secondly, they're just a little too slow to keep pace with modern traffic. But this newly restored Series III overcomes both hurdles, making it among the most drivable classic Land Rovers you're ever likely to find. Thanks to a brand new galvanised chassis (and even galvanised door frames), it's practically impervious to even Britain's harshest of winters and under the bonnet, we now find a professionally remanufactured 300 Di engine - as found in early Defenders and renowned for its longevity and performance.

The original Series gearbox and axles have been rebuilt, so with only 5 miles on the new engine, this land Rover is essentially in "like-new" mechanical condition. Naturally, it also boasts new brakes, suspension, wheels, tyres,  and even a new canvas tilt.

We're most envious of this Series III's next custodian.
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History and Paperwork

  • Eight former registered keepers
  • Exempt from MOT and road tax
  • No service history available prior to restoration
  • Restored over the past six months
  • In present ownership for around five years
  • Engine is brand new and yet to reach its first service interval

The Condition

  • New galvanised chassis and doors
  • Resprayed in trendy satin grey
  • Exceedingly straight "Birmabright" alloy bodywork
  • The vendor notes a few small imperfections, but certainly nothing major
  • Clean original 'Deluxe' seat set
  • New 3-point front seat belts
  • Original dashboard, gauges, and switchgear retained and in superb order
  • New floor mats and rear load mat fitted
  • New canvas tilt with no obvious wear, stains or damage

The Mechanics

  • 2.5-litre 300 Di l4
  • Four-speed manual gearbox with selectable low-range and four-wheel drive via the famous red and yellow levers
  • Professionally remanufactured engine with only 5 miles since running-in oil added
  • New brakes, leaf spring suspension, wheels and tyres
  • Gearbox rebuilt with new bearings
  • Refurbished axles front and rear
  • Exceedingly smart engine compartment, a testament to a neat installation
  • Reportedly in good running and driving order with no known faults to report
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Auction Details

  • Year1976
  • MakeLand Rover
  • ModelSeries 3
  • ColourGrey
  • Odometer60,757 Miles
  • Engine size2500cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownDereham
  • CountyNorfolk
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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Bidding history

14 Bids from 8 bidders

Tim Coo••••
Bid
£18,749
02/10/24
MJNS1••••
Bid
£18,499
02/10/24
Tim Coo••••
Bid
£18,249
02/10/24
MJNS1••••
Bid
£17,999
02/10/24
Tim Coo••••
Bid
£17,749
02/10/24
MJNS1••••
Bid
£17,499
02/10/24
scott-d••••
Bid
£17,250
02/10/24
Landieb••••
Bid
£17,000
01/10/24
jon.hin••••
Bid
£16,500
01/10/24
jon.hin••••
Bid
£15,500
01/10/24

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