Lot Ended
Description
1979 Land Rover Series III, 88in
Owned by
our vendor since 2007; regularly used until 2013; limited use since but runs and
drives
This petrol-powered Series III Land
Rover was first registered in February 1979 and has had eight previously
registered keepers.
There are numerous bills on
file showing regular maintenance including substantial expense in 2002 removing,
inspecting, and stripping down the engine. It was rebuilt and refitted with an
unleaded head. The radiator, clutch and endless other mechanical parts were
replaced or renewed, putting it back in fine fettle for just over £2,000.
Shortly afterwards in 2004 a new petrol tank was also
fitted.
It was purchased by our vendor in 2007
for general light use on the farm which can be seen on the MOT history, only
covering about 200 miles per year at the most. In 2013/2014/2015, it was given
some general check overs, which included replacing part of the exhaust system,
starter motor, spark plugs, gasket, oil etc but since then it has been hardly
used at all, being stored in a barn on the farm. At one point during this
period, it was registered with a SORN and has not been through an MOT
since.
It is clear this Land Rover has not been
used a lot recently, but in preparation for the auction, we are told it has had
a new alternator and starter motor fitted and it certainly drives. Having been
used as a Landy should be, it carries some war wounds but could be re-employed
somewhere or restored by a caring enthusiast who doesn’t have the deep pockets
needed for a Series I.
Documents: V5C, 8 old MOT's, Haynes Manual,
Invoices.
Contact - toby.service@brightwells.com
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