Vehicle Description
Worldwide Vintage Autos is pleased to present this 1977 Land Rover
Series 3.
HISTORY
The series III had the same body and engine options as the
preceding IIa, including station wagons and the 1 Ton versions.
Little changed cosmetically from the IIA to the series III. The
series III is the most common series vehicle, with 440,000 of the
type built from 1971 to 1985. The headlights were moved to the
wings on late production IIA models from 1968/9 onward (ostensibly
to comply with Australian, American and Dutch lighting regulations)
and remained in this position for the series III. The traditional
metal grille, featured on the series I, II and IIA, was replaced
with a plastic one for the series-III model. The 2.25-litre engine
had its compression raised from 7:1 to 8:1, increasing the power
slightly (the high compression engine had been an optional fit on
the IIa model for several years). During the series-III production
run from 1971 until 1985, the 1,000,000th Land Rover rolled off the
production line in 1976. The series III saw many changes in the
later part of its life as Land Rover updated the design to meet
increased competition. This was the first model to feature
synchromesh on all four gears, although some late H-suffix SIIA
models (mainly the more expensive Station Wagons) had used the
all-synchro box. In keeping with early 1970s trends in automotive
interior design, both in safety and use of more advanced materials,
the simple metal dashboard of earlier models was redesigned to
accept a new moulded plastic dash. The instrument cluster, which
was previously centrally located, was moved to the driver's side.
Long-wheelbase series-III vehicles had the Salisbury rear axle (the
differential housing and axle case are one piece) as standard,
although some late SIIA 109-inch (2,800 mm) vehicles had them too.
SOURCE: WIKIPEDIA?
SPECIFICS / BUILD INFORMATION
EXTERIOR
-Factory era correct single stage enamel.
-Safari Top removable top.
-Factory roof rack.
-Factory rack ladder.
-Factory mud-flaps.
-Factory fog/rain lights.
-Factory full size spare.
-Factory side steps. Flip up.
INTERIOR
-Factory front buckets reupholstered.
-Rear jump seats!
-Rear cargo mat.
MECHANICAL
-200TDI Upgrade. Uses the 300TDI turbo for better performance and
clearance in engine bay. Swap alone was over $10,000!
-Engine swap was done with intention of putting AC in. All parts
are clearanced or aligned for AC install if ever wanted.
-Manual transmission.
-Rover Time Overdrive in addition to the turbo motor upgrade makes
this vintage Rover drive like a new Rover with a classic look!
-New clutch and pressure plate.
-New shocks.
-New exhaust.
-Rebuilt front swivel balls with new seals and bearings.
-Power steering.
-Power brakes.
DISCLOSURE
-There are a few chips / imperfections in the paint. (See detailed
pictures)
-Crack in the dashboard
-For more details on any disclosure items please contact a sales
agent today at1-877-422-2940.
The cost of parts and restoration of these vehicles are increasing
daily. They are not making any more and, therefore, they are
becoming more rare by the day. Buy one complete and ensure your
investment for the future. An excellent investment and something
you can enjoy daily. Collectible vintage vehicles have historically
appreciated at a rate greater than that stock market, gold and
other arts and collectibles as documented by many articles and
auction result tracking.
NEED MORE DETAILED INFORMATION? CALL US AND WE WILL HELP ANY WAY
POSSIBLE!
1-877-422-2940
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deposit, the vehicle will be held for 72 hours pending final
payment. Deposits are non-refundable due to i). the vehicles are
taken off the market and we turn down other buyers during the 72
hour period and ii). there is significant re-marketing costs
associated with relisting / remarketing our vehicles. Inspections
should be performed prior to putting a deposit down on a
vehicle.