THE PRACTICAL CLASSICS CLASSIC CAR & RESTORATION SHOW SALE 23rd & 24th March 2024

classiccarauctions.co.uk + buyers premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) 159 LOT 334 Estimate: £25,000 - £30,000 1982 LAND ROVER SERIES III TWIN CAB A rare, factory-built, 2.5-litre, petrol-engined example of the Series III Twin (Crew) Cab that’s benefitted from a long term, sympathetic restoration. • A rare example of the Series III Twin (Crew) Cab that’s spent two and a half years in the restoration process - an investment of 1,000s of hours • Bought new by Leech Auto Services as a factory ‘special order’ to be used as a Recovery truck. Retired in 1993 and left in a field awaiting its own rescue • Sold to its second owner in 2020 and later, our vendor, who appreciated its rarity and decided to save it • Fitted with a Marsland Galvanized Chassis, rebuilt front and rear axles, brakes and suspension including GB Parabolic leaf springs • New wiring loom, lights and switches. New rear tub panels, refurbished doors and tail gate • Fully resprayed Pastel Green inside and out. Exmoor trim deluxe front seats, cloth rear seats with waterproof covers • The petrol engine was re-bored to 2.5-litres. Full ACR treatment, pistons, camshaft, coated rollers, large valve head, SU carb conversion, new oil pump, and distributor with electronic ignition. Gearbox and transfer box rebuilt by JLR Services in Cornwall • 70,350 miles indicated. MOT until November 2024 issued with ‘No Advisories’ • Free Historic road tax and ULEZ exempt. Supplied with a folder of receipts and some history Lot Details Reg: PNJ 839X Chassis no.: LBCMH1AA147725 Mileage: 70,350 MOT expiry: 05/11/2024 Consignor: Richard Greenhalgh Telephone No: 07948 152921 Vendor Condition Report: Overall: 107/135 ««««¶ More Details Lot 334 Bid On Lot 334