Vehicle Description
Worldwide Vintage Autos is pleased to present this restored 1978 Land Rover Series III (Pre Defender). We scour the country for vintage cars and trucks like this and we rarely come across one like this! You must see and drive this rare Land Rover!
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)[clarification needed] as standard, although some late SIIA 109-inch (2,800 mm) vehicles had them too. SOURCE: WIKIPEDIA
SPECIFICS / BUILD INFORMATION
EXTERIOR
- Restored 1978 Series 111 with only 23,196 actual miles.
- Original Aluminum body and Aluminum top.
- Solid body and frame with no rust or bubbling. Nice flat green paint.
- Hard top in excellent condition. Recent repaint.
- New Rovers North canvas soft top.
- Checker plate wing tops.
- Galvanized bumpers, windshield frame and spare mount for hood spare.
INTERIOR
- Original front seats with minimal wear, very sharp, no rips or tears.
- Checker plate rear seat back and fire extinguisher.
- Clean cargo area with flat black floor protector.
MECHANICAL
- Original 2.25 4-Cylinder gas engine.
- New springs and shocks.
- New brakes.
DISCLOSURE
-There are a few minor chips / imperfections in the paint. (See detailed pictures)
Own this vintage Land Rover at a fraction of the build cost. 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.
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INSPECTIONS:
PLEASE COME OUT AND INSPECT YOUR VEHICLE! ALL DEPOSITS ARE REFUNDABLE IF YOU PERSONALLY COME OUT AND INSPECT YOUR VEHICLE WITHIN SEVEN DAYS OF DEPOSIT. IF IT IS NOT THE VEHICLE FOR YOU, WE WILL RETURN YOUR DEPOSIT ON THE SPOT!
SHIPPING:
We recommend having our shipping coordinator facilitate the transport of your new vehicle. We can handle all shipping arrangements in-house, so you know where your vehicle is from point ‘A’ to point ‘B’. We highly suggest using only enclosed shipping to protect your investment. We use Central Dispatch and they ensure all carriers are licensed, insured and bonded.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS:
We have sold and shipped vehicles all over the world, with happy customers in Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South America, and the Middle East, just to name a few. We can assist with the transport to your home port anywhere in the world, as well as help with the required export/import paperwork. We recommend the following import/export contacts:
• Halmari, in Houston, TX @ 281-984-7235
• Schumacher Global Transport @ 1-800-599-0190
• ADULTS ONLY car shop in Australia (see website)
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