Land Rover Series 3 Buyer's Guide

[@vaughanlockett658]

Absolutely bullet proof, simple to work on and every part easy to obtain. I recommend engine change as the land rover units are gutless. I personally liked the split rear door, don't rot and are useful, take the spare off the bonnet and put it on the back with independent carrier.

[@restosaga]

Thanks for watching! I don’t agree about the engines, they were appropriate for the era, vehicle use and chassis.

[@warrenscott8491]

replace carburater with holden 186 or 202..stromberg ..and fit adjustable..main jet .from .repco .and make it GO

[@aidanreilly5469]

Really enjoyed this video while researching Series IIIs, thanks for uploading. I've had two Defenders before and now on the search for a Series III to keep alive and running.

[@restosaga]

Glad to be of help, thanks for watching and all the best with your search!

[@jakobmmn6075]

I really like your humor

[@restosaga]

Thank you, Sir!

[@patrickgroll2046]

Bought a Series III about 21 years ago. Mine is stock but for an electronic ignition. The ignition switch went bad so I replaced it with a simple push-button (similar to what they have in a Series II) and got rid of the need for a key. What is quite hilarious is that even parked in downtown Boston it has never gotten stolen. I do have keys for the doors, but even if thieves got inside and figured how to start it up, I'm not sure they'd even know how to drive the thing. I do like the IIA's a little more -- they are even more iconic with a simpler interior and of course the narrower-spaced headlights. But IIIs are fine too. My understanding that the IIIs' chassis is made of lighter gauge steel than the older ones were. But I haven't had any bad rust issues. As long as you keep it maintained the things are bombproof. Also they are extremely well designed -- think very carefully about swapping in aftermarket equipment, it doesn't always offer the net improvement that you expect --- learn from other peoples' expensive lessons!

[@restosaga]

Thanks for sharing this Patrick, and thanks for watching. I would love a Series II some day!

[@kellygiddens3356]

Very Nice, Please do a buying guide for the Morris Minor. I've been wanting to get one for a project, but here in the USA prices are all over the place, and I've been stuck on a fair Price to pay.

[@restosaga]

A buyer's guide for the Minor is next on my to-do list, almost got it done this week but the rain came on and stopped play. Watch this space!

[@neilmiller6261]

I’ve always thought I’d like to put a 2.5 Daimler V8 in a landie.

[@restosaga]

That would be amazing!

[@rockingrugger]

Great guide! Please make one for IIA's

[@restosaga]

Thanks! Would love to! Need to get access to one though! Watch this space...

[@SoloVagant]

@@restosaga Awesome. Looking forward to that one mate

[@PieAndChips]

Wouldn't be much different, only for an earlier dashboard and gearbox

[@restosaga]

True!

[@tomvarcoe3100]

Looks nice in black

[@restosaga]

Thank you! I think so too, torn with returning it to original though!

[@tomvarcoe3100]

@@restosaga . Plenty of standard ones around

[@restosaga]

Very true. Might just do roof and side panels in original limestone as a ‘tribute’ to the factory style but keep the rest black. What do you think?

[@tomvarcoe3100]

@@restosaga yes that would look slick

[@restosaga]

Also a whole lot less work than respraying the whole vehicle, which is a big incentive!

[@PieAndChips]

Only thing to look out for on these is rust on the bulkhead or chassis, the bulkhead and outriggers rot the worst.

[@restosaga]

All important sites for corrosion to set in!

[@theaussienurseflipper.8113]

I like how U say, what will U pay and didn't tell us.

[@restosaga]

My thinking was that it the values fluctuate so much that stating exact figures in a video that will age is nonsense.

[@Sammy1234568910]

I was considering buying an old land rover, after looking at the market and seeing a couple of series 3s and old Defenders that seem to be largely in good nick. I've been somewhat put off by the inability to get any quotes from temporary insurance companies though. I don't know if its because of the age of the vehicle, not accepting the Northern Ireland licence (that is definitely the case for some) or just the fact lots of companies have stopped insuring land rovers. I'm open to any advice in this regard, I only want to be able to legally drive home if I do decide to buy one, once/of thats done I can arrange a long term policy at my leisure.

[@restosaga]

I’m sorry to hear you are having such hassle! I’ve not had the same experience but admittedly have not tried to areange a temporary policy. I pay approx £100/year with Adrian Flux. Hopefully you can get something arranged soon!

[@giovannirizzi5961]

Great video! Do you know some site where to buy a new headlining? Thank you

[@restosaga]

Thanks for watching! I believe LaSalle do good headlinings but they are expensive.

[@robertashton3140]

I’m looking at getting a series three as I spent a majority of my childhood flung around in the back of a commercial bodied one. However, my wife is less keen on getting our kids flying lessons - what child car seat is that? And how hard was it to get on fitted. Also on the off chance I particularly want a rag top 109/88 fitting additional three point front facing seats in the back - undoable in your opinion?

[@restosaga]

Hi! It’s a Cosatto seat, fits really well in the Landie as well as my MG, held in by the seatbelt so I use it in my daily driver too. For rag tops you can fit an extra cross bar, Exmoor Trim make them, that sits at shoulder height, allowing three point belt fitment in the front, very doable! Keep me posted!

[@robertashton3140]

Huge thanks for the quick and comprehensive reply - 1 step closer the series daily driver!

[@restosaga]

Excellent! Enjoy!

[@OliverCrockett]

Hi, I've got a series 3 and it make a medium sized click sound when it goes around a tight corner that seems to come from the front right (drivers side). Is this normal? Thanks

[@restosaga]

Hi Oliver. I’d have to say that no, that is not normal. Hard to say what is making the noise though to be fair. Maybe try checking your ball joints first of all?

[@OliverCrockett]

@@restosaga thanks for replying. I've checked the ball joints and all the visible steering/suspension system and i can't seem to see anything wrong

[@restosaga]

What about play in the spring eye bushes? Mine were badly worn but not obvious until really stripped down

[@OliverCrockett]

@@restosaga ok, I'll look. Thanks

[@DavidSmith-jj5pr]

no sacrificial anode?

[@restosaga]

Thanks for watching! On what? That chassis?

[@DavidSmith-jj5pr]

@@restosaga yes, just curious if there's a reason it's not used to prevent the galvanic corrosion. I'm not familiar with the rover's design

[@restosaga]

I don’t think Land Rover ever thought their vehicles would see the longevity that they have!

[@DavidSmith-jj5pr]

@@restosaga hah, that's a good point.

[@Aguyfromchile]

Hello how much would you sell it for?

[@restosaga]

Hi, I would never sell this Land Rover I’m afraid, too much personak history with it. Similar vehicles go for anything between £8-15k I believe. Thanks for watching!

[@Aguyfromchile]

Im looking to buy a land rover from 1977. It was used in the army here in Chile (south america). The car is in bad shape but i would like to use it as a proyect to resell in the future. Could you help me predict an aprox of what the car is worth?? I have pictures and videos. I can send them to you via email

[@restosaga]

That sounds awesome! Very hard for me to value a car from images and I’m not sure what the market is like in Chile. Maybe ask help from the local Land Rover Club?