1979 Land Rover 109 Series III

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

The Land Rover Series III, produced from 1971 to 1985, epitomized rugged reliability with its enduring design and became the most popular of the series vehicles. Building on the Series IIA, it featured relocated headlights on the wings for international compliance and a modernized plastic grille replacing the traditional metal one. The 2.25-liter engine's compression was increased, providing a slight power boost. Notably, the Series III introduced synchromesh on all four gears and a redesigned, safety-focused interior with a molded plastic dashboard and relocated instrument cluster. Long-wheelbase models came standard with the sturdy Salisbury rear axle. Despite ceasing North American factory sales in 1974, a Series III was celebrated as the 1,000,000th Land Rover produced in 1976 and has since left a legacy as a versatile and beloved workhorse.   

Highlights 

• Finished in blue with a black canvas soft top 

• Cobra Daytona front bucket seats with Willans four-point harness 

• Powered by a 2.6-liter inline-six mated to a four-speed manual transmission 

• An original right-hand-drive example said to have been imported from the United Kingdom under previous ownership 

• Inward-facing folding seats with lap belts in the rear bed with seating for five 

• Service work is reported to include servicing the engine, replacing the exhaust, brakes, ignition, and starter 

• In preparation for sale, the convertible top and battery were replaced, and four new tires and windshield wipers were installed 

• Please note that while the odometer displays just under 57,000 miles at the time of listing, the true mileage is unknown 

Features 

• Four-wheel drive 

• Two-speed transfer case 

• Diamond plate floors 

• Sliding windows in the doors 

• Fresh air vent 

• Heater 

• Lockable storage compartment in the rear 

• Fold down rear tailgate 

• Floor mounted gear selector  

• Power brakes 

• Padded roll bar 

• Pintle hitch 

• Galvanized steel front bumper 

• Side view mirrors 

Known Imperfections 

• Rust in the floor, concentrated on the left front floor and under the dash, as pictured 

• Rust present on the undercarriage 

• Faded paint 

Included 

• Service records 

• Original British registration plate, first registered on 5 March 1979 

Ownership History 

The current owners of this 1979 Land Rover 109 Series III purchased the truck in Darien, Connecticut, on 15 September 2012. The prior owner had imported it from Glasgow, Scotland, after purchasing it in January 2012 from Army Land Rovers, who purchased the vehicle from Gareth-Earle-Payne, where it had been since January 1999.