1980 LAND ROVER SERIES III
Condition: | Used |
Make: | Land Rover |
Model: | Defender |
Type: | SUV |
Trim: | SERIES III |
Year: | 1980 |
Mileage: | 11,704 |
VIN: | E9200xxxx |
Color: | Tan |
Engine: | 3.5 diesel |
Cylinders: | 6 |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Transmission: | Manual |
Drive type: | 4WD |
Interior color: | Black |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Dunn, North Carolina, United States |
Extras |
4-Wheel Drive |
Listed by |
Private seller |
Description of 1980 Land Rover Defender SERIES III |
Hello to all eBayers! This vehicle has a clear NC Title.If you need to get a CA title for this vehicle, I can help you with that for an additional fee. 1980 LAND ROVER SERIES III
The Land Rover Series III is an off-road vehicle produced by the British manufacturer Rover Company that was inspired by the US-built Willys Jeep. The Series III (1971–1985) had the same body and engine options as the preceding IIa, including station wagons and the 1 Ton versions. Little changed cosmetically from the IIA to the Series III. The Series III is the most common Series vehicle. The headlights were moved to the wings on late production IIA models from 1968/9 onward (ostensibly to comply with Australian, American and Dutch lighting regulations) and remained in this position for the Series III. The traditional metal grille, featured on the Series I, II and IIA, was replaced with a plastic one for the Series III model. The 2.25-litre engine had its compression raised from 7:1 to 8:1, increasing the power slightly. Long-wheelbase Series III vehicles had the Salisbury rear axle (the differential housing and axle case are one piece)[clarification needed] as standard, although some late SIIA 109-inch (2,800 mm) vehicles had them too.
In 1980, the 2.25-litre petrol and diesel engines received five main bearing crankshafts to increase rigidity and the transmission, axles and wheel hubs were strengthened. This was the culmination of a series of updates to the transmission that had been made since the 1960s. Also, new trim options were introduced to make the interior more comfortable if the buyer so wished (many farmers and commercial users preferred the original, non-trimmed interior).
Mechanical This is the Cazorla version with the powerful 3.5 6 cylinder diesel engine with only 69,500 miles! This one comes with dual diesel tanks, power steering, and over drive.The engine runs strong and the power is excellent. The transmission and 4x4 gears work properly.Tires are like new.This land rover was legally imported from Spain and will come with a clear North Carolina tittle and import documentation. Runs and drives great!
Exterior The exterior has some dents here and there. But overall, this is a very original SUV. It has a spare tire mounted to the back. Very solid undercarriage and engine compartment. All glass is nice.
Interior Interior is in very good condition with the two front seats recently redone, and the rest as original as can be. It is enjoyable to be inside driving this great Land Rover. The carpet is very clean, door panels and the headliner are great. the dash is complete and all the gauges work as they should.
Please note, I want to make sure that you are absolutely satisfied with your purchase. Bid with confidence and if you have any questions that I might not have covered in the description, don't hesitate to ask. You can email me or send me your telephone number and I will give you a call. I have tried my best to describe this vehicle as accurately as I can. People have different opinions and expectations of older vehicles. It is your responsibility to inspect the vehicle or send a third party inspector for your satisfaction. Remember, this car is from the 1980’s and can have some imperfections that I'm not aware of. |