Highlights
- Advisory-free MOT until July 2026
- Replacement galvanised chassis fitted within the last year
- Refurbished bulkhead installed
- New vinyl seats front and back
- New OEM spec rear leaf springs
- New galvanised bumper
The Appeal
The Land Rover Series III represents the culmination of the original leaf-sprung Land Rover design, offering improved comfort and usability while maintaining the rugged capability that made these vehicles legendary. The most notable changes were to the interior, which gained an all-new padded dashboard, featuring instruments in front of the driver rather than mounted centrally on the bulkhead. The David Bache designed exterior silhouette remained practically unaltered, with only the new plastic radiator grille denoting an obvious departure from late Series IIAs.
This 1972 example is an early Series III that has benefited from significant recent upgrades, most notably a replacement galvanised chassis from Reputable Richards Chassis fitted approximately a year ago. With its refurbished bulkhead, new vinyl seats, and various other refreshed components, this Series III strikes a balance between originality and practical usability that many enthusiasts seek. Its gently patinated Bronze Green paint completes the look, along with its versatile canvas tilt - ideal for summer motoring.
This 1972 example is an early Series III that has benefited from significant recent upgrades, most notably a replacement galvanised chassis from Reputable Richards Chassis fitted approximately a year ago. With its refurbished bulkhead, new vinyl seats, and various other refreshed components, this Series III strikes a balance between originality and practical usability that many enthusiasts seek. Its gently patinated Bronze Green paint completes the look, along with its versatile canvas tilt - ideal for summer motoring.
History and Paperwork
- UK home market RHD example
- V5C and various MOT certificates included
- Several old MOTs available
- Exempt from MOT testing and road tax
- MOT until 29th July 2026 (submitted voluntarily)
- 51,813 miles indicated
The Condition
- Replacement galvanised chassis supplied by Reputable Richards Chassis fitted about a year ago
- Refurbished bulkhead installed
- Bronze green paintwork with a patina finish
- Some bubbling to the paint on the nearside quarter
- Few age-related marks and dinks on the overall body, but commendably straight overall for a Land Rover of this vintage
- Limestone wheels in good condition with Michelin tyres
- Canvas tilt in good usable order
- New galvanised bumper
- New vinyl seats (front and back)
- New door cards
- Steering wheel in good condition
- Clean dashboard with a small crack at top centre
- Switches in good working order
- New front rubber signature series mats and a rear ribbed mat
- New tailgate chain sleeves
- New canvas
- Tow bar
- Mudflaps
- Matching Michelin tyres (x5)
The Mechanics
- 2.25-litre petrol engine
- Four-speed manual transmission with selectable low-range and four-wheel-drive
- 4x4 lever and high/low range levers function correctly according to the vendor
- Recent oil and filter change
- New fuel tank
- New brake lines
- New steering swivels on the front axel
- New alternator
- Unleaded head
- Replacement points, Rotor arm and cap.
- Replacement steering parts fitted where required
- New OEM spec rear springs
- The vendor informs us that the Land Rover runs, drives, and stops properly
- No MOT advisories
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