Resting for 30 years and now awaiting restoration; totally standard pickup; rewarding project for the next custodianThe 88-inch pickup has long been regarded as the most versatile of the Series models, combining the compact wheelbase with a generous load bed and simple rugged construction.

Light, maneuverable and famously durable, these short-wheelbase pickups were equally at home on farms, estates and building sites, and today remain one of the most sought-after configurations for restoration thanks to their usability and classic proportions.Finished in blue and fitted with a well-aged blue canvas tilt, this 1973 Series III 88-inch pickup is a straightforward and appealing project for the Land Rover enthusiast.

Showing 89,833 miles and just six former keepers, it retains the standard 2,286cc petrol engine.Laid up for the past 30 years, the vehicle now requires full recommissioning.

It rolls freely, the tyres all hold air, and the vendor reports that the engine has run recently with...