Highlights

Single owner from new, originally from southern Spain
Comprehensive restoration completed in 2023
Matching numbers
Passed Portuguese IMT inspection with zero deficiencies
Awarded Certificate of Historical and Museological Interest by ACP Portugal

The Appeal

Post World War Two, Spain was looking to rejuvenate the economy of its southern regions. That meant creating jobs, so a deal was done with Britain's Rover whereby it was agreed the agricultural equipment manufacturer Metalúrgica de Santa Ana, S.A could build Land Rovers under licence in Linares, Andalucia. The non-competitive accord between the two companies endured until 1983, more or less coinciding with the end of Series III production.

Here we have a beautifully restored two-door Series III 109", built by Santana using. British components in 1978. Finished in the desirable hue of Pastel Green, this is a very attractive example that's clearly had a great deal of time and money spent upon it. We're assured that it remains a matching numbers example, also sporting the original chassis which has been well-preserved by the climate of southern Spain.

Now road registered in Portugal, complete with an IMT inspection and recently awarded Certificate of Historical and Museological Interest by ACP Portugal, this Land Rover is ready to go.

The History and Paperwork

Originally registered in 1978 in Spain, imported to Portugal in June 2023 for restoration
Underwent extensive restoration during 2023 with many new parts
Passed Portuguese IMT inspection in December 2023 with zero annotations or deficiencies
Awarded Certificate of Historical and Museological Interest by ACP Portugal in December 2024
Odometer reads 73,251 km with all instruments functioning well

The Condition

Chassis refinished in gloss black to a good standard
Impeccably presented underside following restoration
Alloy bodywork refinished in Pastel Green to a high standard
The bulkhead appears in sound order with no obvious issues
Straight bodywork with decent door fit
Unusual modified/Santana two-piece rear door
OEM hard top included in the sale and complete with rear windows
Interior fully restored with new aftermarket seats, replacement dashboard, and additional wood finishes
All Santana instruments are clear, legible, and reportedly fully functional
Equipped with five new tyres and new headlights and lights

The Mechanics

2.25-litre NA four-cylinder diesel
Four-speed manual transmission with selectable 4wd and low-range
Recent servicing includes oil, filter, and coolant replacement
New front and rear brake systems with new lines, cylinders, and shoes
New clutch system with new master/slave cylinders
Brand-new alternator installed

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