Photos provided by the seller
Highlights
- Recently recommissioned by a mechanic
- Running and driving really well on and off-road
- Looks to be very solid with very few signs of corrosion
The Appeal
Establishing a global reputation for ruggedness early on, Land Rover have always exported a great number of their vehicles and this left-hand drive Series III was destined for a life overseas.
Having lived in the dry and warm Italian climate, this 1984 example looks to have survived exceedingly well with very few signs of corrosion anywhere to be found. Recently acquired and treated to a very comprehensive service, this Land Rover is now ready to be enjoyed by its next owner.
The History and Paperwork
- Acquired recently and recommissioned by a mechanic
- One of the last Series IIIs
- LHD Italian example
- Comprehensive service and refresh in October 2022
The Interior
- Combination of black vinyl and light herringbone fabric upholstery
- With the exception of the driver’s seat back, the seating has been replaced with more modern items which are more comfortable than the original setup
- Homemade door cards front and rear
- The dashboard has survived really well and has an aftermarket inclinometer and grab handle fitted
- The location of the ignition key has been moved
- The alloy floor panels and steel footwells are exposed, revealing them to be in very good condition
- Numerous small dents in the rear load bay, commensurate with this being a commercial vehicle
- An aftermarket headlining has been fitted and is in good condition
- The instrumentation appears in good order, as does the switchgear
The Exterior
- Marine Blue paintwork presents well overall
- Contrasting Limestone wheels and roof
- The warm Italian climate looks to have been kind to this Land Rover
- Largely straight bodywork with one notable dent on the offside front wing
- The underside would benefit from a clean, but the chassis appears very sound
- The rear crossmember looks in great condition
- No signs of electrolytic corrosion to the body
- The bulkhead appears in really good shape, as do the door tops
- Sliding rear windows fitted
- Britax door mirrors
- Towbar and trailer electrics socket
- The wheels are in good shape overall, as are the off-road tyres
The Mechanics
- 2.25-litre four-cylinder diesel engine
- Late and improved five main bearing crankshaft
- All appears in good order under the bonnet
- The suspension is a little rusty but the leaf springs appear to be in good shape
- Recent recommission included changing all the fluids and filters
- New engine oil, coolant and air filter
- New brake fluid
- New transmission oil
- Replacement diesel filter
- A new alternator has been fitted
- The clutch master cylinder has been changed
- New battery
- New brake cylinders
- Reportedly drives well with no faults to report
Summary
Every car enthusiast should drive an old Land Rover at some point and this rather healthy Series III would be a great vehicle to add to your collection.
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