1973 Land Rover Series III
- Engine
- 2.8L turbodiesel inline, International HS unit, output exceeds Land Rover 300 Tdi
A 1973 Land Rover Series III that underwent a three-year comprehensive restoration by its previous owner, aimed at combining vintage aesthetics with modern performance. The original aluminium body was married to a new galvanised Marsland Defender 110 chassis by KDL Group in the UK, and fitted with an International HS 2.8-litre turbodiesel engine, Ashcroft five-speed transmission with Romerdrive overdrive, and a range of comfort and utility upgrades including heated seats and Exmoor Trim leather.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate US$110,000 – US$140,000
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownCurrent vendorpartial documentation
Undertook a comprehensive three-year restoration starting from a stock Series III, upgrading it with a new galvanized chassis, modern turbodiesel engine, and numerous comfort and performance improvements.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —RestorationKDL Group
A ground-up three-year rebuild pairing the original 1973 aluminium body with a new galvanised Marsland Defender 110 chassis, a replacement International HS 2.8-litre turbodiesel engine, and an Ashcroft five-speed manual gearbox fitted with a Romerdrive overdrive unit. Additional upgrades included Webasto heaters, a snorkel intake, Hella fog lamps, heated front seats, Exmoor Trim leather, a Tuffy steel lockbox console, and a Kenwood audio system.
Engine supplied by Motor & Diesel Engineering; transmission by Ashcroft Transmission. The original soft-top configuration was supplemented with a removable hard top; a new tan canvas soft-top and hoop set are included.
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