Detail Info for: 1971 Land Rover Defender White Land Rover 1971 Series 3 Two Door V8 Engine w/ USB CD Player
Transaction Info
Sold On:
09/13/2017
Price:
$ 15000.00
Condition:
Mileage:
24103
Location:
Inwood, New York, 11096
Seller Type:
Private Seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1971 Land Rover Defender
Submodel Body Type:
Wagon
Engine:
V8
Transmission:
Manual
VIN:
25902555B
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
Background Info: The Series III models were introduced in September 1971. Despite the new model name, they were essentially an evolution of the Series IIA they replaced. Identifying features were the one-piece moulded grille in ABS plastic, flat hinges for all side doors, and a black plastic dashboard which located the instruments directly in front of the driver. The Series IIIs retained the all-synchromesh gearbox which had been introduced on the last of the Series IIA models. In the beginning, the engines in the 88-inch models were the same 2.25-litre petrol and diesel four-cylinders as had powered the Series IIAs but from 1980, these were re-engineered with five main bearings instead of the original three.,They could be purchased with truck cabs, hardtop, seven-seat station wagons or with a full soft top. A few examples were also converted into fire tenders. Colours available up to 1983 were Bronze Green, Light Green, Mid-Grey, Marine Blue, Limestone and (for export only) Sand. From early 1983, Masai Red, Roan Brown, Russet Brown, Stratos Blue and Trident Green were added to the range. Interior upholstery was invariably black. The Series III 88-inch models were effectively replaced by the new coil-sprung Ninety range from June 1984, but production continued into 1985 to meet orders from overseas.
