Vehicle Description
Gateway Classic Cars of San Antonio/Austin is proud to present this
1983 Land Rover Defender. Though inspired by the World War II jeep,
the Land Rover immediately distinguished itself from all other
cars. From launch, it was the first mass-produced civilian
four-wheel drive car with doors on it, and an available hard roof.
Contrary to conventional car and truck chassis, it used a sturdier
fully box-welded frame. Furthermore, due to post-war steel
shortage, and aluminum surplus, Land Rovers received non-rusting
aluminum alloy bodies, favoring their longevity. This Series III
has a South American in origin but was brought back to Florida and
then Texas. This Rover has only 39,232 kilometers although the
odometer doesn't work so the real mileage is unknown. The exterior
is finished in a nice Beige Glasurit paint with beautiful black
interior. The original and still featured champion of
go-anywhere/do-anything sports utility has to be the evergreen Land
Rover. This remarkable 1983 Land Rover Series III Santana is a
seldom seen treat here in the US, but around the world, on the most
forbidding terrain, in the loneliest places, these trucks have been
grinding their way into history. Distinctive styling with recessed
grille, flat windshield, close set headlights, flat plane sheet
metal and huge steering wheel, are some of the most distinctive
styling clues in the 4x4 community. Wherever you are going, the
Land Rover will get you there. Admittingly not built for speed, but
the stout 2.25L inline-4 diesel performs well. The manual gear box
is synchronized in all gears and the 2-speed transfer case allows
you to crawl over obstacles that would disable a Hummer. You'll
pull plenty of looks with this former safari vehicle as you
determine what new adventures this car is ready for.
