For Sale: 1978 Land Rover Series III in Santisteban del Puerto, Jaén

A rare Spanish-built Land Rover Series III 88, restored and ready to enjoy.

Offered for sale is a 1978 Land Rover Series III 88, built under license by Santana Motor in Linares, Spain, and first registered in February 1978 in the province of Jaén, where it has remained ever since. Santana Land Rovers were assembled for the Spanish market and are rarely seen in the United States, making this a distinctive alternative to the British-built Series trucks — with the added advantage of factory left-hand drive.

The vehicle is finished in its handsome dark blue and has been thoughtfully refreshed over time: rather than a ground-up restoration hiding an unknown past, this is an honest, well-kept Santana whose mechanicals have been serviced continuously and whose cosmetic updates — reupholstered seats, new tires, new hood sticks and canvas top, and a new wooden cargo floor — bring it to a condition you can be proud of and enjoy immediately. It wears the iconic "Land-Rover Santana" grille badge and retains its original Santana data plate.

Exterior:

• Dark blue bodywork in very good condition, straight panels
• New tan canvas soft top on new hood sticks, with clear side and rear windows
• Galvanized front bumper
• Hood-mounted spare wheel with off-road tire
• New matching off-road tires on all four corners, mounted on body-color steel wheels
• Land Rover mud flaps front and rear

Interior:

• Fully reupholstered seats in tan vinyl — front seats plus four inward-facing rear jump seats (registered for up to 7 occupants)
• Restored dashboard with matching tan trim
• New wooden floor in the rear cargo area
• Original Santana gearbox instruction plate in place
• Rubber floor matting in the cab

Mechanical:

• 2.25-liter (2,286 cc) four-cylinder Santana diesel engine
• 4-speed manual transmission with two-speed transfer case (high/low range) and selectable four-wheel drive
• Fully serviced and mechanically up to date — this truck has been maintained continuously rather than restored after years of neglect
• Odometer reads 75,000 kilometers (approx. 46,602 miles)
• Starts, runs and drives well

Documentation:

• Spanish registration and technical inspection documents in order
• Additional photos and walk-around video available upon request

Important — Location & Shipping: This vehicle is located in Jaén, Andalusia, Spain. As it is over 25 years old, it is fully eligible for import into the United States without EPA/DOT modifications. The buyer is responsible for shipping and import costs; the seller will gladly assist with delivery to the port and export paperwork. Typical RoRo shipping from Spain to the US East Coast runs approximately $2,000–3,000, with a 2.5% import duty.

Serious inquiries welcome. More photos and video available on request.

Details for the listing form

• Make: Land Rover
• Model: Series III 88 (Santana)
• Year: 1978
• Mileage: 75,000 kilometers (approx. 46,602 miles)
• VIN/Chassis: 57805480
• Engine: 2.25L (2,286 cc) inline-four diesel
• Exterior color: Dark Blue
• Interior color: Tan
• Transmission: 4-speed manual
• Drivetrain: 4WD (selectable, with low range)
• Steering: Left-hand drive
• Seating capacity: up to 7
• Location: Jaén, Spain