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Winning bid
€12,500

1978 Land Rover Series III 88" Lightweight

Highlights

  • Dutch registration and current APK
  • Highly original and matching numbers
  • Free-wheeling front hubs
  • Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping
  • Equipped with a canvas tilt soft top

The Appeal

The Land Rover Lightweight was devised as a replacement for the Austin Champ, an air-portable Jeep-style vehicle carried by British Wessex helicopters. Based on the regular Series IIA Land Rover, but fitted with simpler bodywork that could be easily disassembled in the field, the Lightweight entered service in 1968, serving with various militaries until 1984.

This 1978 example is a Series III 2.25-litre diesel Lightweight, delivered new to the Dutch Military. As the photographs show, it's an incredibly original example, in good condition for a military vehicle of this age.

With a Dutch registration and valid APK, it is ready for immediate use or export. The seller's offer to assist with worldwide transport and shipping makes it accessible to buyers across the globe.
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History and Paperwork

  • 15,243 km indicated
  • Registered in 1978
  • Dutch registration
  • Valid APK inspection
  • Matching numbers vehicle according to the vendor
  • Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping

The Condition

  • Olive drab green military paintwork presents well for a vehicle of this age and type
  • Some scratches and general patina down the sides
  • The vendor provides photographs of the chassis in order to assess its condition
  • Canvas tilt reportedly in good order
  • Some wear to the vinyl upholstery
  • Bonnet-mounted full-size spare wheel included
  • Shovel fitted at the rear

The Mechanics

  • 2.25-litre NA four-cylinder diesel
  • Four-speed manual transmission with selectable low-range and four-wheel-drive
  • Free-wheeling front wheel hubs
  • Drum brakes on all wheels
  • All appears in original order under the bonnet
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This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is Where Is’ basis and without warranty. Photos and descriptions are solely for guidance purposes and it's customary to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase for your own peace of mind. 
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Winning bid
€12,500
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Auction Details

  • Year1978
  • MakeLand Rover
  • ModelSeries 3
  • ColourGreen
  • Odometer15,243 Kilometres
  • Engine size2250cc
  • TransmissionManual, 4 speed
  • Steering positionLeft Hand Drive
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Seller TypeTrade
  • TownSchiedam
  • CountryNetherlands
  • Auction ends

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