Description
Highlights:
– 2.25-litre four-cylinder engine, diesel, manual transmission
– Restored by a professional workshop, completed in October 2026 according to the seller
– Chassis blasted and painted in silver grey, with new springs, shock absorbers, brake components and electrical system, according to the seller
– Painted in the original Land Rover Trident Green, with camel upholstery in a diamond pattern and a wooden steering wheel
– Galvanised canvas bows with a sand-coloured canvas top, replacing the hard top, and seven seat belts fitted
The private seller offers for sale this 1979 Land Rover Series III 88, powered by a 2.25-litre four-cylinder diesel engine, paired with a manual transmission. The Series III is one of the best-known incarnations of the Land Rover, a utilitarian design that began in 1948 and went on to serve farmers, armies, explorers and expeditions all over the world. Introduced in 1971 as the third evolution of the Series line, it kept the rugged aluminium body on a separate ladder chassis, but brought a modernised dashboard, a plastic grille and a synchromesh gearbox. The short 88-inch wheelbase version is the compact, nimble one, and for many enthusiasts it is the most characteristic Land Rover of them all.
This example is finished in Land Rover’s own Trident Green, with black wheels and a bright, eye-catching interior. According to the seller, the vehicle was completely dismantled and each part restored by a professional workshop, with the work finished in October 2026 and only around 200 km driven since, for road testing. The chassis was cleaned by sand blasting and painted in silver grey, and the seller lists new rubber bushes, four new GME leaf springs, four new shock absorbers, new axle check straps, new steering joints and a new hydraulic brake system with master cylinder, pipes, wheel cylinders and shoes. The entire electrical system and the battery have been replaced, the lighting has been renewed, and the engine and gearbox have been tuned and the engine painted in Trident Green. A complete exhaust line, new fuel pipes and hoses, and five Toyo Open Country 205/80 R16 tyres with inner tubes are also listed.
Inside, the three front seats, the two double rear benches and the dashboard are trimmed in camel-coloured high-quality vinyl with an exclusive diamond pattern, which together with the wooden steering wheel gives the cabin a warm and distinctive character. The instrument panel has been restored and a number of controls replaced, the lever knobs are new, and driver and passenger floor mats in Series style are fitted. Seven seat belts have been installed, three-point belts for driver and front passenger and two-point belts for the centre front seat and the two rear benches. The hard top and its side panels have been replaced by galvanised bows and a sand-coloured canvas top, so the vehicle can be driven open or closed. The seller also mentions galvanised side profiles, windscreen frame, crossmembers below the load bed and rear corner protectors, zinc-plated fasteners, seats rails and hinges, a spare wheel carrier on the bonnet, reproduced badges and emblems, and a 1 kg ABC powder fire extinguisher that is included.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Condition of the interior
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
