1982 Land Rover Series III 88" coil-spring galvanised chassis conversion

Highlights

• Extensively galvanised, including chassis and bulkhead
• Reconditioned engine and gearbox
• LPG converted
• Coil springs fitted front and rear in place of original leaf spring setup
• Disc brakes
• In current ownership for approximately 25 years
• Interesting provenance: formerly used by Midland Bank to tow their portable bank to country shows

The Appeal

For all their charm, Series Land Rovers aren't what you'd call 'comfortable', and that was largely due to their suspension. Leaf springs are tough and effective under heavy loads, but they're not the most pliable. That's why the Ninety and One Ten models, introduced in 1983, used a revised coil-spring system while retaining live beam axles. Land Rover has stuck with this formula ever since, which tells you all you need to know...
This petrol-engined short-wheelbase 1982 Series III, affectionately known as 'Murray', has been in the current owner's care since 2001. Its earlier life was spent in the service of Midland Bank, tasked with towing their portable bank to country shows. It has been carefully stored throughout, first in a climate-controlled barn near Bosham in West Sussex, and later in a large barn in Wales.

Significant mechanical and structural work has been carried out over the years, as outlined in The Detail section below. Most notably, the car's most corrosion-prone components (the steel chassis, bulkhead, and radiator panel) have been substituted for galvanised items, making this a classic highly resistant to the elements. It also has disc brakes and a thrifty LPG conversion.
The vendor states it drives nicely, is light to steer, and looks very smart, particularly with the hood down.

Key Information

• Mileage: 75,666 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• MOT status: voluntary MOT valid until 12th August 2027 (no advisories)
• Technical specs: 2.25-litre inline four-cylinder petrol with LPG conversion, four-speed manual, selectable low-range/4wd
• Paperwork: V5C, some invoices for servicing work (see gallery)

The Detail

• Galvanised coil-spring chassis
• Galvanised bulkhead, windscreen frame, body cappings, and radiator panel
• Finished in classic Land Rover Limestone
• New seats fitted
• New canvas hood with galvanised hood sticks
• Internal roll bar fitted
• Defender wheels with General Grabber tyres fitted
• Stored in a climate-controlled barn in West Sussex, then in a large barn in Wales
• The vendor states the vehicle is in good overall condition and solid underneath
• Engine reconditioned
• Gearbox reconditioned
• New radiator and hoses fitted
• Disc brakes and pads fitted
• New LPG tank and conversion fitted
• The vendor states it drives nicely and is light to steer

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