Highlights

Comprehensively refurbished over the past 18 months
Rust-free chassis and bulkhead reported
Complete brake system renewal performed
Extensive history documentation available
Overdrive fitted
Rich patina

The Appeal

The Series III was the final, most refined of the leafsprung Land Rover models, combining the rugged simplicity of the earlier Series vehicles with improved driving comfort and reliability. This 1982 example is a refreshingly basic short-wheelbase petrol Series III with the standard hard top. One extra it does have is overdrive - a boon for on-road use.

It's a good, presentable example of the model, which has benefitted from comprehensive refurbishment over the past 18 months, bringing it up to a usable standard. The vendor informs us that the all-important chassis and bulkhead are both rock-solid, and that the Land Rover drives exceedingly well.

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History and Paperwork

UK market RHD example first registered in 1982
Nine former registered keepers
Comprehensively refurbished over the past 18 months
Extensive history documentation available
Comes with extensive documentation
54,261 miles indicated
Exempt from road tax and MOT

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The Condition

Presents well for its age, with a rich patina
The "Birmabright" alloy bodywork has some dents and creases as expected for the car's age and type
Marine Blue painted body, white hard top and wheels
Galvanised cappings overpainted
New doors (fitted to both sides
The chassis and bulkhead are reportedly in good order
Presentable, functional interior
County cloth seats fitted
Passenger seat has a stain
Many new parts installed throughout during recent refurbishment

The Mechanics

2.25-litre four-cylinder petrol engine
Four-speed manual transmission with overdrive
Selectable low-range and four-wheel drive
Engine runs smoothly and starts first time, the vendor tells us
Gearbox and overdrive reportedly in sound condition
Complete brake system renewal (new drums, shoes, pipes, cylinders, master cylinder)

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