Highlights

Comprehensive restoration recently completed
2.25 petrol engine fully rebuilt with new components
New galvanised bulkhead & door frames, including new door skins amongst over £10k of new parts
Complete rewire with correct Autosparks wiring looms
Full bare metal respray in original Limestone colour using 2k paint
Voluntary MOT valid to June 2026 with no advisories
The number 109 features in the number plate

The Appeal

The trick when buying a classic is to build on someone else’s investment. Here is just such a vehicle. This Land Rover Series 3 109 has been extensively restored, including repainting in the correct original Limestone.

The extensive work includes a new galvanised bulkhead and door frames and amongst over £10k of new parts. It has also been completely rewired. Beneath the bonnet, the 2.25-litre Land Rover petrol engine has been fully rebuilt. It is an indication of the seller’s approach that there is a current MOT valid to June 2026, despite this no longer being a legal requirement. There are no advisories.

All of this builds on the qualities of this 109in Series 3. Its extended wheelbase provides a vast load area, making it perfect for commercial use or you could reserve it for shows. Included in the sale is a rear half door and seatbelt mount, with all holes pre drilled so the vehicle is summer ready when you want to convert to an open top.

History and Paperwork

First registered 1st November 1975
The vendor states that the current Limestone colour scheme is correct
Heritage Certificate confirms Limestone as the original colour
Registered as NOA109P, a fitting registration for this 109" wheelbase Land Rover
Eight registered keepers
Current keeper since August 2024
Purchased by the current keeper in July 2024 as a project vehicle for restoration
The vendor has documented the restoration process with photographs and has over £10k of parts receipts
Voluntary MOT valid to 18th June 2026 with no advisories

The vendor says:

“I purchased the vehicle in July 2024 as a project vehicle. A complete nut and bolt restoration was needed. The vehicle was already partially stripped down. I completed the strip down and assessment then started on the chassis. This is in very good condition, so it wasn't replaced. The inside of the chassis was coated with Bilt Hamber extreme duty anti corrosion cavity wax sealant (after the chassis was fully dry on the inside) and the outside was coated with POR15 primer and top coat.)”

The restoration has been documented with many photographs during the process which the purchaser can have if required.

The Condition

Very well presented and recently restored 109 in Limestone
Body fully stripped to bare metal during restoration
Fully resprayed in Limestone colour using 2K primer and topcoat
Chassis in good condition, treated with Bilt Hamber cavity wax internally and POR15 primer and topcoat externally
No structural advisories on MOT
Heritage Certificate confirms Limestone as the original colour
New galvanised bulkhead installed as the foundation for the body rebuild
New door tops and bottoms with a galvanised frame including new door skins and door hinges. New door mirrors also added.
New door seals and glass
New rear door fitted with new glass and seals
All body panels were painted individually before assembly for thorough coverage
New galvanised bumper, mud shields and steering box cover installed
Wings stripped to bare metal with new front light panels added
Rear tub features a new 3mm aluminium floor and galvanised tub supports and was rebuilt using sealed all aluminium rivets
Safari roof and sides dismantled, stripped and repainted with new seals and alpine window glass
Roof rebuilt using all aluminium closed rivets (no roof liner fitted)
Stainless steel fixings used for roof, body and wing attachments
Wheels sandblasted, primed and painted, fitted with five new period-correct tyres and inner tubes
Dashboard stripped to bare metal, rebuilt and recovered with new foam
Instruments refurbished with new speedo cable, choke cable, dash decals, bulbs and switches
New deluxe seats installed with new seatbelts and mounting points
Oil pressure gauge plumbed in for engine testing purposes but not yet integrated into the dash lining. This can be done if required

“The body has been fully stripped to bare metal and repainted in a 2k primer and 2k top coat in its correct limestone original colour. A new galvanised bulkhead starts the body rebuild. Added to this are new door tops and bottoms with galvanised frames, new door seals and glass, new rear door including glass and seals, all with new anti-burst locks. A new galvanised bumper was also added, along with new galvanised mud shields and a steering box cover.

“The steering box has been refurbished with new bearings and seals.

“The wings have been stripped to bare metal with new front light panels added, primed and painted and rebuilt. The rear tub has been stripped to bare metal with a new 3mm aluminium floor and galvanised tub supports. The rear light panels have been replaced with new panels. All cappings have been sandblasted and re-galvanised. The safari roof and sides have been dismantled, stripped and repainted with new seals added along with new glass in the alpine windows. The roof has been rebuilt with all aluminium closed rivets. (There is no roof liner). All body fixing bolts on the roof and wings are stainless steel.

“The wheels have been sand blasted, primed and painted and finished with 5 new period correct tyres and inner tubes. A new stainless exhaust has also been added. Full strip-down and refurbishment of all pedals and accelerator linkages, with new springs added. Refurbed oil bath air filter, stripped and repainted heat exchanger, along with new radiator hoses. The bonnet and spare wheel carrier have been sandblasted and recovered. A new front apron has been added, along with a stripped and refurbished front grill, and a new repair panel has been added to the bottom of the radiator panel. The seat box was fully stripped and repainted with the addition of new side panels. New deluxe seats have also been added, along with new seatbelts and seatbelt top hangers.

“The vehicle has been dry stored during and since completion. New galvanised sill Channels also been added along with a new fuel tank.

“Full respray of all panels individually whilst not attached to the vehicle The vehicle benefits from the reg number being NOA109P and its a 109 Land Rover.

“Full refurb but lacking a roof liner or interior light. An oil pressure gauge has been plumbed in for engine testing purposes, but not cut into the new dash lining as yet; however, this can be fitted if needed.

“The vehicle also comes with a new rear galvanised half door and a seat belt mount to easily convert to an open top in the summer.”

The Mechanics

Fully rebuilt 2.25-litre four-cylinder petrol engine
Four-speed manual transmission with low-range and four-wheel drive
Engine rebuilt with new pistons, rings, bearings, water pump, fuel pump, and timing components including new rocker bar
Cylinder head reconditioned and converted for unleaded fuel
New Weber carburettor fitted
Digital distributor installed for improved reliability
Flywheel refaced with new clutch, slave and master cylinders
Engine finished in correct duck egg blue enamel
Gearbox inspected and found to be in good condition, cleaned and repainted externally
New steering relay fitted and steering box refurbished with new bearings and seals
Axles stripped, repainted and rebuilt with new bearings, seals, and differential seals
New rear driveshaft installed
Suspension components renewed
Brake system comprehensively renewed with new shoes, pistons, springs, master cylinder, shuttle valve, servo and copper brake lines
New stainless steel exhaust system fitted
New fuel tank installed
Complete rewire with correct Autosparks main harness, engine and chassis looms
New headlights, side lights and indicator lights
New ignition coil, battery and ignition barrel
No advisories on MOT

“A new steering relay was added. The axles were stripped down and repainted along with new bearings and seals, including new swivel seals and new diff seals. New rear driveshaft. New shock absorbers. The engine has had a full rebuild, including the following NEW parts. Pistons and rings, crank shell bearings, big end bearings, water pump, fuel pump, digital distributor, correct Weber carb, all crank oil seals, all gaskets, full timing kit inc. chain and tensioner, rocker bar, clutch, radiator.

“The flywheel was refaced and a new clutch added, including new slave and master cylinders and pipes. The cylinder head has been reconditioned and converted to unleaded. The alternator has been rebuilt with new electronics and bearings. The engine was fully stripped and painted in the correct duck-egg engine enamel.

“The gearbox was scoped and found to be in excellent condition. The exterior of the gearbox has been fully cleaned, with covers repainted. I have photos with the covers off showing the inside.

The dash has been fully stripped to bare metal, rebuilt, and recovered, including new foam. The clocks have been refurbished and a new speedo cable and choke cable added, along with new dash decals, bulbs and switches

“New Autosparks correct wiring looms to include main harness, engine and chassis looms. full new headlights, side lights and indicator lights. New ignition coil, battery and ignition barrel.

“The brake back plates have been stripped and repainted, plus adding new shoes, pistons and springs. New master cylinder, shuttle valve and brake servo, along with new copper brake lines.

“Usual stiff steering for a landrover, but drives well. There is also a heritage certificate."

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