£16,588 (Est: £10,000 - £15,000)
1978 Land Rover Series III 88 Factory Station Wagon Restored by Ant Anstead for the TV Show, The Naked Mechanic
Historics • UK • 12 Sept 2026
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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£16,588 (Est: £10,000 - £15,000)
1978 Land Rover Series III 88 Factory Station Wagon Restored by Ant Anstead for the TV Show, The Naked Mechanic
UK • 12 Sept 2026 • Lot 142
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1978 Land Rover Series III 88 Factory Station Wagon boasts a rare factory build and recent extensive restoration by Ant Anstead for 'The Naked Mechanic,' including mechanical recommissioning and cosmetic updates like repainted bodywork and refurbished wheels. Its desirable Station Wagon configuration, documented low mileage, and television provenance make it a highly usable and collectible classic British vehicle.
Condition
8
The vehicle has undergone an extensive restoration by Ant Anstead for the TV show 'The Naked Mechanic', including chassis cleaning and repainting, a new bulkhead, replacement footwells, and rear tub floor. Mechanical recommissioning involved new fuel and brake lines, fluid changes, and suspension overhaul. It also features desirable options like an overdrive gearbox and freewheeling hubs. Recent work includes further cosmetic painting, refurbished wheels, and new tires. While restored, the description emphasizes retaining the original patina and purposeful character, suggesting it's not 'pristine' in the sense of being brand new, but rather an excellently restored classic.
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46,000 miles
92148077A
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
HMB 357T
1978
Auction
£16,588 (Est: £10,000 - £15,000)
1978 Land Rover Series III 88 Factory Station Wagon Restored by Ant Anstead for the TV Show, The Naked Mechanic
Historics • UK • 12 Sept 2026
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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Description
Year: 1978 Make: Land Rover Model: Series III 88 Factory Station Wagon Registration: HMB 357T
Chassis No: 92148077A
Odometer: 44,000 The Series III Land Rover was introduced in 1971, bringing several improvements to the familiar Series II design.
These included a revised dashboard, improved instrumentation and a fully synchromesh gearbox, while retaining the rugged separate chassis, selectable four-wheel drive and unmistakable styling that had already made the Land Rover a worldwide success.
First registered in 1978, this example is an attractive and comparatively rare factory-built 88-inch Station Wagon.
The short-wheelbase Station Wagon differed from the more utilitarian models through additional seating, improved trim and greater sound insulation, making it a more comfortable and versatile proposition.
Original factory Station Wagons are now particularly sought after by collectors.
Displaying approximately 46,000 miles, this example is accompanied by an extensive service hist...
Price Analysis vs Other Series III 88s
£632
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,695
Median Price (Since 2020)
£44,106
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 3rd Nov 2025
Latest MOT mileage:
44,307 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 4th Nov 2024, 44,307 miles
Passed
On 23rd Jan 2018, 43,200 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front brakes have very slight bind.
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On 4th Aug 2015, 43,191 miles
Failed
On 3rd Aug 2015, 43,191 miles
There were 2 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- (Dangerous) Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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