1982 Land Rover Series III County 88"

Highlights

• In current ownership for approximately 37 years
• Comprehensively restored with over £20,000 invested
• New galvanised chassis and new bulkhead fitted
• Interior fully restored by Exmoor Trim in Leather and Harris Tweed

The Appeal

The Land Rover County remains one of the most desirable cars in the Series 3 family tree, offering a more refined interior, people-carrying practicality, and a unique persona of its own. Everything in the County seemed fit for the discerning sportsman, with upgrades and refinements for those who appreciated a touch of class in their off-roader.

This red example has been in the same family since 1989, initially serving as a second vehicle and horsebox tow car before being stored in 2006 when the owner moved overseas. A new galvanised chassis was fitted in 2006, and in 2019 the vehicle underwent a substantial restoration programme encompassing bodywork, mechanical components, and a full interior retrim.
Since the 2019 restoration, it has been stored under cover and driven only occasionally.

Key Information

• Mileage: 20,594 miles (indicated)
  • Believed to have gone around the clock, with an estimated actual reading of approx. 120,594 miles
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• MOT status: valid until 15 June 2027
• Technical specs: 2,286cc inline four-cylinder petrol, five-speed manual with overdrive and free-wheeling hubs
• Paperwork: invoices for restoration works, Haynes manual and V5C

The Detail

• New galvanised chassis fitted in 2006
• New bulkhead fitted in 2019
• Complete respray with new decals carried out in 2019; all parts re-galvanised and refitted
• Bodywork and mechanical restoration carried out by The Spray Inn, Crowcombe, Somerset
  • This consisted of approximately 160 hours of professional labour at a cost of £17,500
• Interior restored by Exmoor Trim in October 2019 at a cost of £2,971.71
• Two front seats and four rear folding seats trimmed in Leather and Harris Tweed
• Carpets, door trims, headliner, and Leather/Harris Tweed cubby box fitted
• Five new wheels fitted with new Continental tyres
• New starter motor and new carburettor fitted
• New LED lights and headlights fitted
• New front swivel kits and shock absorbers fitted
• Full service carried out; brakes stripped, cleaned, and adjusted
• Alternator charges correctly
• The vendor states the vehicle is mechanically good and starts well
• Petrol gauge does not read above half full even when the tank is full
• Only approximately 1,200 miles driven since 2006
• Stored in covered parking since the 2019 restoration
• Registered with DVLA as a Historic Vehicle

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