Land Rover Series 3 88\" Soft Top
Galvanised Chassis & Bulkhead, 200 Tdi Conversion & Power Steering.
This vehicle is one of the last Series 3 models which features the later rear body with the split indicators and brake lights, 11 inch front dual line brakes.
First Registered 20th October 1983.
This lovely restoration that has been subject to a ground up rebuild which has included a new galvanised chassis and galvanised bulkhead. The restorer also decided to incorporate a 200 Tdi engine into the rebuild which makes modern day use much more bearable particularly in traffic and on motorways. The upgrades are all very substantial and have been incorporated into the rebuild very well. The turbo has been removed. It runs really well without the turbo, due to the weight of the vehicle. This vehicle also benefits from power steering which makes a big difference.
The rear crossmember was painted black to aid anti corrosion and to look as original.
The axle casings were shot blasted and painted. Then rebuilt with all new brake parts, drums, shoes, master cylinder, wheel cylinders, seals, shock absorbers. Parabolic springs have been fitted, new bushes, new brake pipes and hoses, new engine mounts, gearbox mounts, exhaust.
Being a later Series 3 it benefits from dual line brakes and a servo which help with the braking power. All modifications have been well thought of and neatly hidden. So the overall appearance of the vehicle looks like a standard Series 3 until you see it overtaking you in the fast lane at 70+ mph. The vehicle is also fitted with an overdrive which significantly improves the drive, particularly on dual carriage ways and motorways.
Four-wheel drive and low range engage, as they should. The gears change up and down as they should. The vehicle fires at the turn of a key there is no smoke on start up and it pulls very well.
Please study the engine bay pictures this is one of the best 200 Tdi engine conversion you will find in a Series 3.
No expense has been spared.
The vehicle still retains most of it's original paint finish, Marine Blue with a new Sand Canvas and Limestone wheels. There is a nice patina to the bodywork where it as worn away to the bare aluminium places it looks great.
The vehicle will be supplied with a 12 months mot from the sale date.
Photos really don't do this vehicle justice, it's strongly advised that you call and arrange a viewing.
After the rebuild the vehicle has had little use, no towing just pottering about and garaged every night.
Please note this Land Rover is a very good restoration and conversion and is by far one of the best we have ever had the pleasure of owning. The attention to detail really is a credit to the restorer and the way he has incorporated the upgrades to make the vehicle more drivable whilst retaining the original look of the vehicle until you open the bonnet.
A test drive is highly recommended.
This vehicle should give many years of happiness to its new owner. It will look fantastic on the beach towing your boat with the door tops off, vents open and canvas rolled up. With no worries about corrosion as the chassis and bulkhead are galvanised it will also be great on fuel with the 200 Tdi which was known as the bulletproof engine.
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Central Locking; Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS); Safety Belt Pretensioners
About Us:
Based in Conwy, North Wales Williams Classics is a family run business specialising in the best original and restored classic Land Rovers and classic cars on the market. Miles Williams has many years of experience trading in both Land Rovers and in the more general classic car market. The family have strong connections to some of the best known restorers in the world and have an enviable Land Rover collection of their own.
When Miles started to develop a growing interest for Land Rovers early on in life, he decided to follow and learn a lot about concourse standards from Ken Wheelwright’s fantastic restorations. These restorations became the catalyst to buy more classic Land Rovers and develop a company trading in the best vehicles for both enthusiasts and investors. Previously Miles started trading in Land Rover during his later years at sixth form.
Miles has followed the classic car market for many years and has seen that in the past decade, interest in the classic leaf-spring Series Land Rover has grown exponentially. A good original or fully restored vehicle should be a cherished piece of British automotive history, beautiful to own, fun to drive and a strong future investment. The Land Rover brand has gone from strength to strength and with the end of Defender production in 2015, there is no better time to celebrate the company’s heritage than to buy from Williams Classics.
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* Family Run Business Specialising in the Best Original & Restored Classic Land Rovers
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