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£11,424 (Est: £10,000 - £12,000)

1974 Land Rover Lightweight Series III

United Kingdom • 1 Apr 2026 • Lot 32

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1974 Series III Lightweight Land Rover, a former British military vehicle, boasts long-term civilian ownership since 1979 and retains its original character. With only 23,888 miles and recent mechanical work, it presents a rare opportunity for collectors seeking a well-preserved example with genuine provenance, though offered due to the vendor’s ill health.

Condition

7

The car has an appealing patina and a well-looked-after interior, suggesting it's in good condition overall. While it benefits from recent mechanical attention, the presence of original parts and some wear visible in paint, interior, or wheels suggests it is not in pristine or near-perfect condition.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

95102144A

Odometer:

23,888 miles

Reg Number:

JUJ211W

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Description One civilian owner since its release from the MOD in 1979; a genuine Lightweight with appealing patina; benefits from a considerable amount of recent mechanical attention; ready to use and only showing 23,888 miles Developed for the British military as a compact, air-portable version of the Series Land Rover, the Lightweight combined the rugged simplicity of the Series III with a narrower track and removable body panels, making it ideal for service use and now highly sought after by collectors.

Good, honest examples with long-term ownership are increasingly hard to find, especially those retaining their original character and patina.

This 1974 Series III Lightweight is finished in original Bronze Green and retains its original 12-volt electrics.

It has had just one civilian owner since its release from the MOD in 1979, giving it a rare and unusually personal history.

The vendor explains that his father, a friend of John Richards Surplus, asked them to source the best Li...