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- 1974 Land Rover Series III 88" FFR Air Portable (Lightweight)
1974 Land Rover Series III 88" FFR Air Portable (Lightweight)
Lot Number: 372
1974 Land Rover Series III 88" FFR Air Portable (Lightweight)
A beautifully restored Lightweight FFR (Fitted For Radio) ready for shows, correctly detailed and really well presented.
- Sold for: £12,600
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 24th March, 2024 at 12.00pm GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Bronze Green -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
XYD 71M -
ODOMETER READING
1177 Miles
SUMMARY
A beautifully restored Lightweight FFR (Fitted For Radio) ready for shows, correctly detailed and really well presented.
DESCRIPTION
- This 1974 Series III was subject to a complete refurbishment in 2020 including a bare-metal strip and re-paint, new rear cross-member and extensions, new door bottoms and tops, new seats, new soft top, brake system overhaul with new master cylinder, servo and flexible hoses, new shock absorbers, new wheels and tyres, new speedometer (original showed c.60,000 miles), full engine service (valves adjusted etc), new Weber carburettor, new switchgear, and numerous other small/misc. items replaced
- During the rebuild the emphasis was on historical accuracy and displaying the vehicle correctly. To this end the correct 'pioneer' tools are fitted, FFR wing boxes and electrical cabling still in situ (in the rear of the vehicle, running to the under bonnet and to the wing distribution boxes), rifle mounts are in the correct position inside the vehicle (currently used for an umbrella!), there is a military interior strip lamp fitted to the central bulkhead, original rear bench seats are in situ, now fitted with lap belts, original central rear flip-up number plate plinth has been retained and a new rear NATO hitch has been fitted with working NATO electrics
- All terrain tyres are fitted for smoother road running
- Overall, this is an impressively accurate restoration, admired by knowledgeable LR enthusiasts whereever it goes. It's also great fun to drive, especially in summer with the soft top rolled up or removed
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 372
- Make
- LAND ROVER
- Model
- SERIES III
- Variant
- Lightweight FFR
- Registration Number
- XYD 71M
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- 95102654A
- Engine Number
- 95102654A
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Bronze Green
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Rob Hubbard
- Managing Director & Principal Auctioneer
- 07775 511825
- rob@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Rob.
CONTACTSCORE:
133 / 135
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About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
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