Land Rover Series III 109" 4x4 Station Wagon, 1979
Land Rover Series III
Land Rover Series III•
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Chassis No.: 949.255.81 C
€28,750 EUR | Sold
- 2.6-litre six-cylinder petrol engine
- Present ownership since 2013
- Relatively recent extensive restoration
- Only some 3,000 kilometres since completion
- Registered in Belgium
Inspired by the US Army's wartime 'Jeep', developed in haste and intended for short-term, small-scale production, the Land Rover would defy its creators' initial scepticism. Rover bosses the Wilks brothers saw the need for a tough, four-wheel-drive, utility vehicle to serve the needs of the agricultural community in the immediate post-war years, but the Land Rover's runaway success took the company by surprise.
The necessity of using corrosion resistant aluminium panels at a time of severe steel shortage turned into a positive virtue in the Land Rover's sphere of operations, and the use of existing components - including the P3 saloon's 1,595cc, four-cylinder, sidevalve engine - kept production costs down and cut development time. In the course of more than 60 years in production the supremely versatile Land Rover would prove itself adaptable to innumerable civilian and military roles. Its replacement is keenly anticipated.
A Series III model on the 109" wheelbase, this Land Rover has the 2.6-litre six-cylinder petrol engine option. The Series III had been introduced in 1971 and would prove to be one of the longest-lived models. Mechanical changes were relatively few, the major improvements being an all-synchromesh gearbox and a bigger clutch, the most obvious departure from the preceding IIA being an extensively revised and up-rated interior.
The Land Rover was bought by the current owner in running condition but in need of work in 2013. The previous owner had used the vehicle for hunting in Belgium. It is believed to be ex-NATO, although no written confirmation is available.
The body was taken of the chassis for restoration and then completely dismantled to rectify the typical 'galvanic' corrosion in the places where steel meets aluminium. The side frames and 'A', 'B' and 'C' pillars were renewed and the body fully re-sprayed in Sahara Sand and Off White. New front seats were fitted. In addition, an extensive mechanical restoration was undertaken including four new drum brakes; new fuel tank; electric fan; and an engine rebuild (no invoices are available, though a list of all works carried out is included). The gearbox is suffix 'D' but in a suffix 'B' casing, incorporating high-ratio gears to make the overdrive unnecessary.
Other notable features include Rocky Mountain suspension; rooftop Safari rack; all-season tyres; internal rear cargo rack; and a charming world-map headliner. The current owner has covered some 3,000 post-restoration kilometres with this Land Rover, which is offered with Belgian registration documents.
التكلفة
122,150 AED
