Description An original example of the beloved Series III; petrol-powered, four-cylinder; garaged regularly for the last 44 1/2 years; always used and enjoyed; presented exactly as is a 2-owner faithful friend This 1971 model has been with its current keeper since March 1981, representing nearly 44 1/2 years of continuous ownership.

While the V5C shows four registered keepers, the actual ownership history is more straightforward.

The original buyer sold the car to the current vendor, who later purchased a private number plate.

At that time, the DVLA required the vehicle to be temporarily registered in the name of the plate’s seller to facilitate the transfer, before being immediately re-registered in the vendor’s name.

As such, the car has effectively had just two owners from new: the original purchaser and the current vendor—whose name appears twice due to the plate transfer, which is a testament to its honest history.

Accompanied by 30 old MOT certificates, two Leyland workshop ...