Highlights

Rare factory-fitted six-cylinder petrol engine
Galvanised chassis fitted
Large collection of invoices included with the car

The Appeal

Those familiar with Series Land Rovers will appreciate that a little more grunt wouldn't go amiss. As rugged as the 2.25-litre petrol and diesel units were, by the time the Series III came along, these naturally aspirated four-cylinder engines lacked the horsepower to make these cars usable on increasingly fast-moving roads. Rover was well aware of this at the time, experimenting with its Buick-derived V8 in the Stage One and also a modified BMC/Leyland 2.6-litre straight-six for its long-wheelbase models. With 110 horsepower versus the 2.25 petrol's 77, the R6 engine offered a significant increase in performance.

Teething troubles meant only around 5,000 six-cylinder Series III 109s were sold, but these issues have long since been ironed out, making rare survivors truly one of the very best leaf-sprung Land Rovers money can buy. Here we have one of those cars, dating from 1981.

Offered in good overall condition and fitted with a corrosion-resistant galvanised chassis, this Series III would make a superb addition to any garage.

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History and Paperwork

UK home market RHD 109" two-door van
91,732 miles indicated
Service history unknown, but comes with numerous invoices
Rare original 6cyl model
Eight former registered keepers
Road tax and MOT exempt

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The Condition

Features a galvanised chassis which continues to present well
Repainted within the last 20 years
The "Birmabright" aluminium bodywork looks to be in good condition for its age
Retains factory hard top with no side windows; this could easily be removed to create a pickup or open car
High-quality Michelin tyres fitted
Full-size spare wheel present
Presentable interior with light wear

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The Mechanics

2.6-litre six-cylinder petrol engine
Four-speed manual gearbox with selectable low-range and four-wheel drive
Original factory-fitted engine still present
Appears to feature parabolic leaf springs
Tow bar and trailer electrics fitted
Original-looking engine compartment
Reportedly runs and drives well

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