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£7,000 - £9,000
1973 Land Rover Series 3 Hard Top Pickup
Registration No:PSM 135M
Manufacturer:Land Rover
Model: Series 3 Hard Top Pickup
First Registered:1974
Registration No: PSM 135M
Mileometer:80,981
Chassis No: 90108708A
MOT:March 2018
Colour: Green
The Series III had the same body and engine options as the preceding IIa. It is the most common Series vehicle, with 440,000 of the type built from 1971 to 1985. The traditional metal grille previously featured was replaced with a plastic one for the Series III model. 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. In keeping with early 1970s trends the simple metal dashboard of earlier models was replaced with a new moulded plastic dash.
In 1980, the 2.25-litre petrol and diesel engines received five main bearing crankshafts to increase rigidity and the transmission, axles and wheel hubs were strengthened. These changes culminated in April 1982 with the introduction of the "County" spec. Station Wagon Land Rovers, available in both 88-inch and 109-inch types. These had all-new cloth seats from the Leyland T-45 Lorry, soundproofing kits, tinted glass and other "soft" options designed to appeal to the leisure owner/user. Of more interest was the introduction of the High Capacity Pick Up. This was a pick-up truck load bay that offered 25% more cubic capacity than the standard pick-up style. The HCPU came with heavy-duty suspension and was popular with public utility companies and building contractors.
This unrestored example of an 88 series III hard top pick up is described by the vendor to be in fully working and useable condition, and super rare. The vehicle is ripe for restoration or to use as is. It has had low use in the last few years but has been MOT'd every year and kept on the road. The MOT history verifies the mileage.
Note: This description is provided by the vendor and unless otherwise stated is 'Not Verified' by Barons or any person employed by Barons. Prospective purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of any statements made, whether they be statements of fact or opinion.
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