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£6,776
1979 Land Rover Series III Lightweight
United Kingdom • 13 May 2026 • Lot Lot 32
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AI Listing Summary
This 1979 Land Rover Lightweight is a well-preserved example with traceable military service history, retaining its original 12-volt system and engine. It features a new carburetor and rear exhaust section, along with some sensible maintenance and modifications, making it a desirable find for enthusiasts.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in "honest condition" with slight wear visible. It has benefited from a new rear quarter chassis, but the interior presents honestly and the offside fuel tank has been converted into a storage compartment, suggesting modifications and wear. The description notes it's a "straight, usable Lightweight with its originality intact and a solid chassis," indicating it is in good, solid condition with minor reconditioning potentially required.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
95104875A
Odometer:
86,175 miles
Reg Number:
HFG623T
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description A nice original lightweight remaining on its original 12-volt system; showing only 86,175 miles Developed for the British military as an air-portable version of the Series IIA and later the Series III, the Lightweight (or Airportable) was designed to be robust, simple and easily stripped for transport by helicopter or aircraft.
Despite the name, it wasn’t dramatically lighter than the civilian model, but its narrower track, removable panels and rugged construction made it a favorite with the armed forces.
Today, surviving examples with traceable service histories are increasingly sought after, especially those retaining their original character and military fittings.
This 1979 example ticks all the right boxes.
Remaining on its original 12-volt system, it still carries its original engine, showing only 86,175 miles and now breathing through a new carburettor.
It has benefited from a new rear quarter chassis around four years ago – a sensible and expensive piece of prev...
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£879
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,335
Median Price (Since 2020)
£350,681
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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