*** Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a CAT C insurance loss in 07/2001 ***
Highlights
Subject to a well-executed sympathetic restoration
Major service completed in readiness for sale
Recent full body respray in Land Rover 'Limestone'
Equipped with Fairey overdrive and free-wheeling front hubs
Five new OEM Avon Rangemaster tyres
CAT C very minor damage, please address history below
The Appeal
Summer is finally upon us and you're likely browsing Car & Classic in search of a convertible. Sure, a sports car is the obvious choice, but we'd urge you to also consider this Series III Land Rover. Equipped with a removable canvas tilt and equipped with a folding windscreen, we think this is the perfect summer transport to share with friends and family.
Sympathetically restored and highly equipped with desirable period options like overdrive and free-wheeling front hubs, this is an exceedingly usable example. The Land Rover has recently undergone a major service, including the replacement of key components including the radiator, fuel tank, and brake drums, ensuring it is ready to embark upon its next adventure.
A recent full body respray in 'Limestone', a new canvas tilt and the fittment of new OEM-approved Avon Rangemaster tyres finish this Land Rover off very nicely indeed.
History and Paperwork
First registered in 1972
Fifteen former registered keepers
Sympathetic restoration started by the previous keeper and continued/finished by the vendor
File of invoices available for servicing and work carried out in current and previous custodianship
Major service carried out
Acquired by the vendor in October 2020
Showing 17,671 miles (believed to have done 117,671 miles due to the five-digit odometer)
Cat C insurance loss in 2001 due to a 1-inch "nudge" on the left-hand corner of the rear cross member - now repaired
On the road continuously since 2001
Dry stored
The Condition
Full body removed for repairs and replacements
Repairs carried out to footwells and outriggers
Full respray completed in period-correct Land Rover 'Limestone'
Commendably straight alloy bodywork
Smart galvanised brightwork
New canvas tilt recently fitted
Chassis, outriggers, and leaf springs are reportedly very solid
Well-presented underside
Five new Avon Rangemaster tyres fitted to the correct steel wheels
Rear mud flaps fitted
Bonnet-mounted spare wheel
Interior is smart and highly original with a few marks, very acceptable for its age
'Deluxe' front seats with barely any wear to report
Rear bench seats added and in superb condition
Front rubber mats included and in good shape
Heavy-duty rear loadspace mat fitted
2 x front inertia reel seat belts
The Mechanics
2.25-litre petrol engine
Four-speed manual transmission plus Fairey overdrive
Free-wheeling front hubs
Brand new radiator and hoses
New fuel tank
new brake drum and shoes
Full new exhaust system
New ignition barrel and two new keys
New heater valve
new thermostat
New front drive shaft
Used on a regular basis, reportedly starts every time and runs well
Drives well, starts and runs well, tracks straight - (as straight as old Land Rovers do...)
The vendor says the gears are generally smooth and the overdrive works well
The vendor comments that it has proved very reliable for day-to-day and longer journeys
BEFORE YOU BUY
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✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is, Where Is’ basis and without warranty. A full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase and bidding is highly recommended. Photos and descriptions are for guidance purposes only.
✓ VAT is included in the buyer's deposit. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing.
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