H&H Classic Auction  @Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
24th of April, 2024 13:00

1979 Land Rover Series III 109’’

Estimate £9, 500 - £11, 500

Registration No: JRW 602V
Chassis No: 94127338C
MOT: Exempt

Offered with V5C document
Collection of invoices
BF Goodrich Mud-Terrain tyres

The world-famous Land Rover was launched in 1948 and developed from a single offering to a family of long and short wheelbase derivatives with an ever-increasing choice of engines. The Series III of 1971-1985 was the most numerous, with some 440, 000 being produced. Outwardly it was almost identical to the IIA, but the gearbox now benefited from synchromesh on all ratios, while the cab featured a more modern, moulded plastic facia.

Powered by the 2. 6L petrol engine 'JRW 602V' is a109 pickup with a single cab is ideal for commercial use or as an adventure vehicle, perhaps utilising the rear bed as a ‘bed’ for camping? There’s also the usual 3 forward seats in the cabin and a canvas tilt fitted, with windows and interior curtaining. The front bumper has a sturdy push bar with LED spots, along with LED headlights and roof-bar mounted lights sit above a sun visor. The Series III sits on BF Goodrich Mud-Terrain tyres. The Series III is offered with a collection of invoices and some old MOTs, along with a current V5C Registration Document.