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| Lot number | 93 |
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| Hammer value | £12,200 |
| Description | Land Rover Series III 109-inch Safari 200 TDi |
| Registration | LNR 955P |
| Year | 1975 |
| Colour | Grey |
| Engine size | 2,286 cc |
| Chassis No. | 91609970C |
| Engine No. | 12L68226A |
The Series III Land Rover arrived in 1971, although the new model was really only a mild facelift of the long-running Series II.
The headlights, which had migrated to the outside of the front wings in the very late Series IIa stayed put, the centre grill being made of plastic rather than steel mesh much to the chagrin of the bush-barbeque brigade! The instruments had moved in front of the driver in a tough plastic facia and that was about your lot.
Still available with a bewildering range of options, one of the more popular models, particularly in the export market, was the long wheelbase Safari. Fitted with ten seats, basic door trims and of course the twin-skin Safari roof after which the model was named, no self-respecting African animal sanctuary was complete without one.
This LHD 1975 Series III has had a fortune spent on it, receiving a nut and bolt rebuild by Land Rover specialists Liverridge 4x4. The previous owner is reputed to have paid £22,000 for the work, which has included a new galvanised chassis, comfortable front seats, centre cubby box, checker plate rear load area and the installation of a more modern 200TDi engine. Other additions include a full-length roof-rack with rear ladder, a tow bar with electrics, headlight guards and an alarm.
Reputed to drive as well as it looks, the odometer records 51,000 miles, although there isn’t enough service paperwork to confirm the accuracy of this figure. With an MOT until June 2016 it looks well prepared for its next International Expedition.
