16th Mar, 2022 13:00

Imperial War Museum, Duxford

 
Lot 99
 

1983 Land Rover Series III 109
Current ownership since 1996 and subject to a full restoration

Sold for £21,938

(including buyers premium)


Lot details

Registration No: STG 287Y
Chassis No: SALLBCAH1AA184292
MOT: April 2022

  • Current ownership since 1996 with just three owners from new
  • Subject to a c.£20,000 restoration by marque specialists in 2017 with minimal mileage since
  • Just c.65,000 recorded miles
  • Uprated with power-assisted steering and front disc brakes

The world famous Land Rover was launched in 1948 and developed from a single offering to a family of long and short wheelbase derivatives with an ever-increasing choice of engines. The Series III of 1971-1985 was the most numerous, with some 440,000 being produced. Outwardly it was almost identical to the IIA, but the gearbox now, thankfully, benefitted from synchromesh on all ratios, while the cab featured a more modern, moulded plastic facia.

Manufactured in 1983, this well-presented LWB Series III was registered new in the United Kingdom on the 2nd of March, 1983. Finished in Marine Blue and White with Black interior upholstery, the Land Rover is fitted with the 2.25-litre straight-four petrol engine and a four-speed manual transmission. Entering into current long-term ownership in 1996 (albeit being transferred from the vendor's company to private name in 1999 equating to another registered keeper), the Series III has had just three owners from new and just c.65,000 recorded miles.

This handsome Series III has been subject to a comprehensive restoration by marque specialists Haywards Revive in 2017, to the tune of some £20,000. ‘STG 287Y’ was uprated with power-assisted steering and a front disc brake conversion. Also bestowed with more modern LED lights for tail/stop, side and turn signals., 'Wolf' style steel wheels are painted in a period correct Cream; upgrades that retain the classic Land Rover look that is so attractive to buyers that intend to enjoy them today, on or off road. Having seen minimal mileage since completion, the Land Rover has benefitted from further mechanical fettling in 2021. Accompanied by a couple of invoices and a current V5C document, this is an opportunity to enjoy a classic Series III Land Rover in a more usable specification which includes enhancements for safety whilst retaining the classic look.

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452

 

Auction: Imperial War Museum, Duxford, 16th Mar, 2022

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