Highlights

Upgraded with a 200 Tdi engine
Equipped with a canvas tilt which looks to be in excellent condition
The bodywork was restored and resprayed a few years ago and remains in nice shape
New seats, floor mats and vinyl dashboard top
Reportedly running and driving really well

The Appeal

Revered for their rugged simplicity, Series Land Rovers have now mostly been retired from hard work, although many have found a recreational purpose in their much-deserved retirement.

This short wheelbase Series III has been subject to some bodywork restoration and an interior refresh in recent years which results in it being a smart example. A canvas tilt affords it the ability to become a convertible, and the installation of a later 200 Tdi engine adds some performance which helps in modern traffic.three-abreast seating up front and two additional benches mounted longitudinally in the rear, this Land Rover would be perfect for family days out with the sides of the canvas rolled up. Don’t miss this opportunity to make it yours.

The History and Paperwork

V5C present
Road tax and MOT exempt
Four previous keepers recorded by the DVLA
Subject to some restoration work a few years ago
No documented service history present
Still registered as a 2286 cc diesel engine, although a 2495 cc 200 Tdi engine is now fitted
While now Marine Blue, it would appear the car was previously / originally painted Limestone

The Interior

New basic vinyl seats fitted front and rear
No excessive wear or damage to the upholstery, since it has been recently replaced
No door cards fitted
New OEM rubber floor mats in the footwells
The period correct ‘Hardura’ mat set still covers the inside of the bulkhead and transmission tunnel
The inside of the door frames and door tops look to be in really good order structurally
New dashboard top fitted
All the switches and gauges seem in good order and we understand all to be working
Appears to have two hazard light switches fitted
The vent flap knobs have broken end although this shouldn’t impede their operation
Equipped with a modern JVC DIN stereo
OEM steering wheel, gear lever and pedals, all in very nice condition

The Exterior

Marine Blue paintwork
Repainted a few years ago
The bodywork is really smart and remarkably straight for a Land Rover of this vintage
Canvas tilt with galvanised hood sticks in fantastic condition
The chassis appears complete sound, with just a little surface rust in some areas
No corrosion evident to the bulkhead
The rear crossmember has been patched in places
Limestone steel wheels
Some of the off-road tyres would appear to have perished sidewalls on the inside edge
All the galvanised cappings and the windscreen frame look to be in great condition
Equipped with a Dixon Bate towbar and trailer electrics

The Mechanics

2.5-litre 200 Tdi engine
Four-speed manual gearbox
Selectable low range and four-wheel drive
Drum brakes with dual circuit system
The vendor informs us that the engine runs well and the car drives as it should
We’re not informed of any mechanical issues

Summary

This very presentable old Land Rover looks like a lot of fun. The canvas tilt and more powerful engine add to the appeal and we’re sure it will be cherished by its next owner.

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