Needsone Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I am keen on the series Land Rover below. With your collective experience, does it look a suitable purchase?? thanks J Click to view larger image and other views Have one to sell? Sell it yourself 1971 Series 3 Land Rover, fully restored with a 3.9 V8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan_meakin Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 The pictures are very difficult to see but I am reading on a mobile... It all depends on condition, problems and price! Have you owned one before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Suitable for what is another question? Also those pictures are the size of postage stamps so very hard to tell anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 It's on eBay - £13k though, strong money for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needsone Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 Hi, thanks for the replies. It is on eBay. Expensive for sure. I have not owned one before.... any advice or good ones you see would be great fully received! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needsone Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 Would be very much a second "fun" car for country lane driving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 £13k for a series? Are you mad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 and a 3.9 ? not original, whats the conversion work like ? Properly nicely done, or by Stevie Wonder with his feet drunk ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan_meakin Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 I would say for a first series vehicle, 13k is a lot - you might hate it and I very much doubt you will sell it on easily at that price. If you're new to the mark, look for a series 3. 80's models have the best of everything but are not the prettiest. If you're patient, you could find one with a galvanised chassis which will solve a whole load of headaches come MOT time. 2.25 petrols are a good beginners engine - easy to service and pretty basic. The diesels are quite reliable but harder to repair and need more regular complicated servicing and to be fair, return very little more mpg. Later models come with stronger axles, better brakes and slightly improved interiors. Some would say that the gearboxes aren't as strong but they certainly drive better. If you can find one with overdrive, that's also a bonus. Decide what you want it to do. Is it for off roading, is it for tinkering, is it for polishing, is it for carrying things, is it for carrying people? That'll help you narrow down the search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missingsid Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Looks to be a nice motor, seller seems to have enough dosh to throw at it to make it good, BUT He expects to get back what he put in to it which is NOT how you value a vehicle! Just because he paid a fortune to a garage to put a V8 in does NOT make it worth that much. Don't get me wrong I love V8 Series motors but it would be worth more as a restoration if it had the original engine which he took out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needsone Posted September 4, 2017 Author Share Posted September 4, 2017 Guys, thanks for the really useful replays. Being honest it feels very expensive. There are so many series 2 / 2a / 3 around that it is tricky to narrow down which ones are a fair price or too expensive or a money pot! Is 5k generally going to get you something acceptable?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Here's the ebay ad: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1971-Series-3-Land-Rover-fully-restored-with-a-3-9-V8-/272821780609?hash=item3f85720081:g:qXoAAOSwg7VZobtE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 It does look very, very nice, with reasonable attention to detail, it is no concourse vehicle obviously, but about as usable as a Series can get these days. Exhausts looks a little small/low to the ground, vulnerable... I would look at improving that for sure even if you only go in a slightly rutted lane occasionally, otherwise the conversion seems to be done reasonably well, without being able to get underneath it of course. Is it worth 13K? Hmmm at the end of the day it is just a pick up/soft top, the cheapest of the lot, my estimate would be sub-10K to be honest. Biggest question is what is it worth to you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudmonkey Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 After all that work they haven't even thrown a bit of satin black on the gearsticks! It looks a nice truck but, at the end of the day, Series 3s are still relatively cheap and to me the restoration work isn't worth the premium they're charging. This could be different for you depending on disposable income, practical skill and how much you value your own time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needsone Posted September 4, 2017 Author Share Posted September 4, 2017 Again, thanks for your time. Disposable income 😂.... I think I should aim for a nice truck under £9000. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan_meakin Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Still a big budget. You should get a nice tub for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 If you've never driven a Series, for the love of Dog go and drive one or two before buying one - they are an acquired taste! That V8 one looks smart but I think they've spent more attention on making it look nice than doing it properly - the ECU in the engine bay is going to suffer going through puddles (those were mounted under the driver's seat in a RR) and possibly from heat too. The U-bolts + springs are rusty with splashes of paint which tells me they've got a big tin of gloss black chassis paint and chucked it around underneath to make things LOOK all fresh. No shots of the converted bits - engine, power steering could be horribly installed. Also a standard 88 has the smallest drum brakes, with a 3.9 you're going to wish it hadn't. Budget wise, tell us what you want and I'm sure we can make suggestions - a ready-to-drive fully-restored motor, a slightly tatty runabout, a rolling restoration project...? What are you doing with it - bimbling around in the sunshine, towing a horsebox, carting people & animals around...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Small extra point .. Look at pic of engine with bonnet up, bottom of bonnet RHS (passenger) rusty coming through paint ????? How much of a make it look good blow over with paint and 4 tons of silicone spray and snot are covering up whatever might really be the truck ? If I was to even think of buying it I'd ask to see "In Progress" pics = none = Foxtrot Oscar M8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigJim Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 What do you want it for is the big question? Commute to work every day? Go off road? Go to shows? Obviously not restore one! Decide, then think of all the land rovers for sale and which suits your objective And remember that despite all that has been done on it, there are a lot of parts that are coming up to 50 years old, and that is a long time for rust/corrosion/wear to take place, and though you can maintain a landy with a hammer and pair of pliers (almost!!!), working on seized rusty parts needs care. BJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Bowie and Fridge are spot on. I'd add that it has no heater fitted, but no hose from the blower, so it's non-functional) and the tub floor is lacking the longitudinal reinforcement. No expensed spared... I disagree. It looks very tidy, but worth half that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 And just a thought that may have been covered FOR GODS SAKE GO LOOK AT IT Check Vin on Chassis V5 Engine numbers and crawl over in under it take a mate who is well up on Series, ..... Just a late thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 If you're new to old vehicles - then it may be worth being clear that it's standard vehicles that will keep their value. So either a restored one or an un-restored one in original condition are much less likely to lose you money if you sell it and much more likely to turn into an asset if you keep it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 How about this one? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222618754516 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Item not available.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Well that's weird .... it was a restored series 3 pick up - with rebuilt axles on a galvanised chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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