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Overland & Highway Ltd

Shrewsbury Shropshire

1975 Land Rover Series III 88 SOLD

Land Rover Series III 88” 2. 25P



1975 | P Registered | 2. 25 Petrol | 4 Speed Manual | 7-Seat Station Wagon | Deep Bronze Green | Parabolic Springs | Excellent Chassis and Bulkhead | Fairey Overdrive



Specification:

1975 Station Wagon model believed to be on original chassis. Very strong 2. 25l 4cyl 3 main bearing engine with Weber carb, coupled to a 4spd manual transmission with Fairey Overdrive. AVM Freewheeling Hubs. Parabolic springs all round. LWB steel wheels with 7. 50xR16 radial Michelin XZL off road tyres. Tow hitch with electrics. Light guards. Rear fog and reverse lights. Side and rear folding steps. Rear folding seats. Front carpeting. Brand new ‘Deluxe’ vinyl front seats. Comes fully serviced with 12 months MoT.



Description:

The Series III was launched in 1971, and didn’t change a great deal from the Series IIA that preceded it. It is still the type of classic Land Rover that features strongly in the general public's perception of the Land Rover, and its shape was carried right through from the Series II to the most recent Defender, which only this year has ceased production after its long 67 year life span. Upgrades from the Series IIA included a full synchromesh gearbox, new dashboard with integral heater and instrument cluster and radiator grille.

This particular model is the ‘Station Wagon’ short wheel base (88”), first registered on 1st August 1975 (now tax exempt!). The silky smooth ‘two and a quatre’ petrol engine starts very readily, settling into a quiet tick over, and is ready and willing on the road, cruising at 55mph happily thanks to its larger, LWB 7. 50 radial tyres and overdrive. All the gears select perfectly and the low range and four wheel drive select as they should. The brakes also work fine and bring the vehicle up to a stop nice and straight. On road or off it, the vehicle is very capable and comfortable with its parabolic springs and tall tyres.

The vehicle seems to have been well cared for, and could well have been stripped down in the past for partial refurbishment. The chassis is very good, and has had new outriggers at some point making for a very strong sturdy frame. The bulkhead is also believed to be original, but has very few repairs, to an equally good standard. The swivels and axles are good, along with new parabolic ‘GB Springs’. The body work is nice and straight and the paint is good, apart from some minor flaking around the spare wheel mount on the bonnet and cracking on the LH rear quatre panel.

The interior is excellent; with a set of new black and green vinyl front ‘Deluxe’ seats, and recent front Exmoor Trim carpeting. The rear seats are the correct ‘individual’ Station Wagon type with seat belts and are in good condition. All the electrical system works as it should with a working heater, as well as the additional rear fog and reverse lamps which add extra practicalities.

This lovely authentic classic Land Rover would make a great investment, whilst at the same time can be used and enjoyed. These vehicles are so versatile that you can almost use them for anything, at any time of the year; carrying 7 people across country on a shoot, your kids and the family dog to the beach, towing the horse trailer or garden waste, or just to get yourself to the local pub on a summers evening! The Station Wagon tops are light and airy, however we can equally convert the vehicle to a canvas top (or other changes/ modifications) if you so desired. The odometer reads 95, 630 at present, and the vehicle comes fully serviced with a fresh MoT.



Conditions:

We have described the vehicle as accurately as we can, but please take your time looking through the photos. Viewing is most welcome, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us. All funds must be cleared before the vehicle can be taken away. We are happy to take deposits to reserve vehicles, however this is non-refundable fee agreed on point of sale, and is valid for 7 days at which point the full balance must be settled and collection or delivery arranged.

The vehicle must be collected from our premises on the outskirts of Chester. We can also arrange UK delivery by trailer if you so require.



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