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) 197 LOT 372 Estimate: £12,000 - £15,000 1974 LAND ROVER SERIES III 88” FFR AIR PORTABLE (LIGHTWEIGHT) A beautifully restored Lightweight FFR (Fitted For Radio) ready for shows, correctly detailed and really well presented. • This 1974 Series III was subject to a complete refurbishment in 2020 including a bare-metal strip and re-paint, new rear cross-member and extensions, new door bottoms and tops, new seats, new soft top, brake system overhaul with new master cylinder, servo and flexible hoses, new shock absorbers, new wheels and tyres, new speedometer (original showed c.60,000 miles), full engine service (valves adjusted etc), new Weber carburettor, new switchgear, and numerous other small/misc. items replaced • During the rebuild the emphasis was on historical accuracy and displaying the vehicle correctly. To this end the correct ‘pioneer’ tools are fitted, FFR wing boxes and electrical cabling still in situ (in the rear of the vehicle, running to the under bonnet and to the wing distribution boxes), rifle mounts are in the correct position inside the vehicle (currently used for an umbrella!), there is a military interior strip lamp fitted to the central bulkhead, original rear bench seats are in situ, now fitted with lap belts, original central rear flip-up number plate plinth has been retained and a new rear NATO hitch has been fitted with working NATO electrics • All terrain tyres are fitted for smoother road running • Overall, this is an impressively accurate restoration, admired by knowledgeable LR enthusiasts whereever it goes. It’s also great fun to drive, especially in summer with the soft top rolled up or removed Lot Details Reg: XYD 71M Chassis no.: 95102654A Mileage: 1,177 MOT expiry: Exempt Consignor: Rob Hubbard Telephone No: 07775 511825 Vendor Condition Report: Overall: 133/135 ««««« More Details Lot 372 Bid On Lot 372