Description
For sale, through JOHN BROWN 4X4 LTD, Land Rover® Series 3 Ragtop in Marine Blue (1983).
200TDI. MOT & Tax Exempt. Galvanised Chassis. Parabolic Springs. Roamerdrive Overdrive. 750 Chevron Tyres with matching bonnet mounted spare. Reconditioned Gearbox. Rear Bench Seats – seating for seven including the driver. Seat Belt Bar with Inertia Reel Belts. Towbar and Electrics. Free Wheeling Hubs. Defender Mirrors. Full set of 750 chevron tyres. Rear Mudflaps. Recent Canvas & Sticks. Original Galvanised Cappings. Front Spots & Front Tow Ropes.
We are delighted to present for sale this high specification Series 3 ragtop Land Rover®. We have previously had the pleasure of selling this vehicle in 2021 and have known it for several years. He has taken what was already a strong baseline and added yet more specification to it… read on below.
Externally, as the photos show, this vehicle stands really well – aided by a plethora of desirable extras. A full set of 750 Chevron Tyres w/ matching spare are fitted along with defender mirrors, sump guard, rear mudflaps and bumperettes, original galvanised cappings and bumper. A towball and electrics has been added to allow towing, along with a rear step fitted to allow access into the rear more easily. Front Spots & Towing Ropes complete the look. All in all, we are very happy with the external appearance and think it would be a nice addition to anyones drive – it certainly has a strong presence!
The interior is also a nice place to be with three standard front seats, along with a seat belt bar for inertia reel belts and deluxe matting to the footwells. A premium soundproofing kit has been fitted as the photos show, for that luxury feel and additional sound insulation. The rear is fitted with a pair of rear bench seats to give seating for seven including the driver, with a load mat to the floor to protect against scratches.
This vehicle is a relatively high specification Series 3, and not only does it benefit from a replacement galvanised chassis in times past, but also various other upgrades… there is a more modern, more powerful 200TDI engine fitted, which will give twice the economy, twice the power and increased reliability over standard. Uprated parabolic springs are fitted for a better ride (this is a big added benefit making more regular driving much more palatable). Out on the road, the oversized tyres make the most of the added performance by extending the gearing – this is coupled to a “Roamerdrive” which gives an extra ratio to really exploit the power – this old girl really does shift and will go far faster than you want to! A reconditioned Series 2 gearbox has been fitted for maximum strength and to prevent any gearbox issues going forward. We like the idea that this vehicle, to the untrained eye, looks standard but under the skin has a more modern drivetrain for the potential for longer journeys and more regular use. The previous owner used this as his every day car for 3 years.
In summary, if you are looking for a Series 3 ragtop Land Rover® for year round use, and you plan to actually go places in it rather than just trundling around the lanes or to the pub, then this is probably the best set up to achieve that. With the huge spec list and galvanised chassis, it should stand the test of time, and the salty British roads. We think this truck looks really good and based on the previous keepers’ experience, it should prove to be a reliable addition to any family stable too. With increasing residual values, classic insurance and tax and MOT exemption, this old girl should serve well in the longer term too whilst not costing the earth to run.
Priced at £24, 995
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