For Sale: 1974 Land Rover Series III in Savannah, Georgia

Motorcar Studio is pleased to offer this 1974 Land Rover Santana Series III 88. Finished in green over tan front seats with a tan top, this Santana was imported from Colombia some years ago and purchased by the present owner in Florida in 2021. He drove it home to Savannah where it has remained ever since, and enjoyed as a nice weather weekend driver. Solid body and frame, presentable paint. 16-inch steel wheels are wearing BF Goodrich all-terrain KO2 tires. Mild lift kit. Step bars. Upgraded with power steering and power brakes (with front disks).

Interior features removable rear seats and a storage box (in addition to the standard front bench seat). All lights and gauges are working (the speedometer needle sometimes hangs but the odometer is still reliably ticking). A Land Rover Series has long been appreciated for both its off-road bona fides and its open-air versatility - the removable side curtains (the window frames that comprise the upper half of the doors) and removable soft top only add to its considerable charm. The soft top on this one is older and has shrunk a bit (the snaps in the rear won't quite reach) - some canvas snap extenders would secure it just fine if the next owner doesn't wish to invest in a new top right away.

Under the hood is Land Rover's venerable 2.25 liter four-cylinder petrol engine mated to a four-speed manual transmission. Starts easily and runs well. It's a running joke that an old Land Rover is a bit like driving a tractor with a license plate, but this example has been upgraded with power steering and power brakes (front disk), which means it's quite a bit easier to drive than most. Recent service includes Pertronix electronic ignition, fuel lines, battery and starter.

Manufactured under license primarily for the Central and South American markets, a Santana is nearly identical to a UK-built Land Rover. For more information about this 1974 Land Rover Santana Series III 88 for sale at Motorcar Studio in Savannah, please call 912-235-0435.