1976 Land Rover Series III 109" Six Cylinder
A rare one-ton Land Rover Series III 109-inch six-cylinder tow truck with three recorded prior owners from new, carrying its original chassis number. Notable features include the uncommon Salisbury front axle and galvanised roof, doors, and bonnet frame. The previous owner undertook an extensive, high-quality restoration over many years, sourcing all necessary parts, though the project was not completed before the vehicle passed to the most recent owner, a private Land Rover collector, with remaining parts included.
Ownership
- 2019-02-23Auction saleEstimate £18,000 – £22,000
- Date unknownFactory deliveryFirst owner from newpartial documentation
One of three recorded owners shown on the V5C; no further detail provided.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownSecond ownerpartial documentation
One of three recorded owners shown on the V5C; no further detail provided.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownThird owner (restorer)partial documentation
Undertook a lengthy, high-standard restoration, sourcing all required parts, but was unable to complete the project before passing the vehicle on.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownCurrent vendor (private Land Rover collector)partial documentation
Acquired the vehicle with the intention of completing the restoration but was unable to do so due to other commitments; offering it for sale with remaining parts included.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Extensive, high-quality restoration carried out over a prolonged period by the previous owner, with all parts sourced for the project; work was not fully completed and the vehicle was sold with the outstanding parts included.
Restoration described as being to a high standard with notable attention to detail; galvanised roof, doors, and bonnet frame are among the completed elements.
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