Highlights

1979 Land Rover 109 Series III with matching serial numbers
Likely to be an ex-military vehicle, following MoD specifications
French registration with UK registration certificate also supplied
Presented as a rolling restoration or recommissioning candidate

The Appeal

The Land Rover 109 Series III is among the most recognisable and capable utility vehicles ever produced, and its reputation for rugged dependability in all conditions has earned it a devoted following worldwide. Built with mechanical simplicity at its core, these cars have become a byword for industrious, no-nonsense running.

Many of these rugged 4x4s found themselves in military service, and this one appears to be exactly that, judging from its specific NATO fittings. It's certainly lived an eventful one - it's got all of the patina of a true working vehicle.

This 1979 example is a desirable long-bodied station wagon that comes with both French registration and a UK registration certificate, having spent much of its life on British soil. This is an honest Land Rover that wears its years openly, and the vendor believes this makes for a fine candidate for rolling restoration.

History and Paperwork

First registered 15th September 1979
No service or ownership history available
Supplied with French registration and UK registration certificates
No current vehicle safety inspection certificate held
Matching serial numbers confirmed
The vendor advises that maintenance should be expected and planned

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The Condition

Passenger floor is perforated and will need replacement
Bodywork carries evocative dents and dings
Paintwork is described as rough
Driver's seat backrest is torn
Interior is loaded with character, but would benefit from some attention
4 rear seats plus 1 spare seat included
Electrical sockets for night-driving headlamps fitted on the front wings

Specific MOD fittings that hint at the car's military heritage:

Double-stacked front bumper
Straight rear crossmember
Convoy lights
Nato tow hitch
Radio/Pioneer tool mounts on front wings
24v electrical system

The Mechanics

2,286cc four-cylinder petrol engine
Manual transmission with four speeds, low-range and four-wheel drive
Engine bay is carrying age-commensurate wear and patina
Two fuel tanks located under the front seats
Likely to require some recommissioning work to return to the road

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