1972 Land Rover Series III 88"

Highlights

• Comprehensively restored with a body-off rebuild
• Engine fully rebuilt with numerous new components
• Will be sold with a fresh MOT (despite exemption)

The Appeal

The Land Rover is a timeless sort of machine. For decades, these rugged off-roaders were the backbone of pastoral Britain. It's still a vehicle you'll spot plying its merry trade in many rural areas, and it's equally capable of attracting attention at rallies and car shows - a symbol of a much-loved bygone era.

This 1972 example in blue has been the subject of an extensive body-off restoration. The chassis was professionally repaired, the bulkhead and cab floors were replaced, and numerous new body panels were fitted throughout. The braking system was rebuilt, and a complete new exhaust was installed.
When the original restorer was unable to continue due to ill health, the vehicle was taken on for recommissioning. This second phase of work saw the engine fully rebuilt with new pistons, bearings, oil pump, unleaded valve seats, valves, springs, water pump, and carburettor. A new clutch, alternator, battery, and wiring loom complete the mechanical picture. A sympathetic cosmetic tidy-up and a fresh coat of chassis black to the underside round off what has been a thorough programme of renewal.

Key Information

• Mileage: 57,207 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: fresh MOT to be provided upon sale
• Technical specs: 2,250cc four-cylinder petrol
• Paperwork: Limited paperwork available

The Detail

• Body-off restoration undertaken, with the chassis professionally repaired
• Bulkhead replaced
• Cab floors replaced
• Numerous new body panels fitted
• Braking system rebuilt
• Complete exhaust replaced
• Engine fully rebuilt with new pistons, big end bearings, main bearings, and oil pump
• Cylinder head rebuilt with unleaded valve seats, new valves, and new springs
• New water pump fitted
• New alternator fitted
• New clutch fitted
• New battery fitted
• New carburettor fitted
• New gear lever with reverse detent fitted
• New wiring loom installed
• Sympathetic cosmetic body tidy-up completed
• Light coat of chassis black applied to the underside
• Note to bidders: soap residue was not fully removed the day of the photoshoot

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