1980 Land Rover Series III

1980 Land Rover Santana 88 Series III for sale! Motorcar Classics is pleased to offer this Land Rover Santana Soft Top presented in RAF Blue (Admiralty Blue) with Tobacco Brown interior. This example is a Diesel that was originally manufactured in late 1979 and is equipped with the Rover 2.25L engine. The odometer reads 31,474 kilometers which equals 19,557 miles. The transmission is a 4-speed manual with a 2-speed 4WD transfer case.

This Rover was imported in 2022 from Valencia Spain to New York. While in Spain it received a full restoration by renowned Autology Motors S.L.U. Restoration work included new galvanized hoop set and double-duck English canvas soft top in Sand color. Complete repaint in Land Rover RAF Blue (PPG paint code: 12605). 5 Steel black wheels with 7.50x16 all terrain tires, new grille in silver. Front bumper and beltline trim naked galvanized as original, and all other trim as original. The chassis rails sprayed with zinc-based anti-corrosion paint.

The interior was also redone and has twin front bucket seats with center console and two 2-person bench jump seats in rear cargo area. The seats had a complete reupholstery using genuine leather in Tobacco Brown color with stitching in original deluxe style and thread in matching brown. The carpets are hand-cut carpeting throughout in brown, front and rear. Anti-vibration sound deadening panels were also added under the carpeting. The front seats are also heated and there is dual USB port in center console. This Santana is ready for its next adventure!