1983 Land Rover

Welcome to my advert for our beautiful & fun Landrover 88 series 3

She went through a full nut and bolt rebuild back in 2022 by the previous owner and we purchased her in 2024.

This Land Rover Series 88 has undergone an extensive, no-expense-spared rebuild covering chassis, drivetrain, mechanicals, bodywork and interior. This is not a cosmetic refresh — it is a comprehensively rebuilt example completed to a very high standard throughout.

Rebuilt onto a brand new galvanised Richards chassis and subject to a detailed mechanical and structural restoration, this vehicle represents a rare opportunity to acquire a properly sorted Series 88 without the time, uncertainty and significant cost of undertaking the work yourself.

The philosophy behind the rebuild was simple: do it properly, do it thoroughly, and ensure long-term reliability.

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Chassis & Suspension

• Brand new galvanised Richards chassis

• New genuine mudflaps

• Trailer hitch with ball and tow jaw, including lighting socket

• All four leaf springs and bushes replaced

• New shock absorbers with hardware

• New rear check straps

• New U-bolts and fixings throughout

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Axles & Drivetrain

Both axles stripped, grit blasted, cleaned and painted

• Differentials rebuilt with new bearings and seals, backlash and preload correctly set

• New front swivel housings with bearings and seals

• Drive shafts cleaned and refurbished

• New wheel bearings, hub seals and gaskets throughout

• New front propshaft

• Rear propshaft rebuilt with new universal joints, sliding joint seals and clamps

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Braking System

• Back plates grit blasted and painted

• New brake shoes and drums

• New wheel cylinders and return springs

• Parking brake rebuilt with new shoes and springs

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Engine

Fully disassembled and rebuilt

• New main and big-end bearings

• New pistons and piston rings

• New cylinder valves and guides

• New cam followers

• New engine mountings

Cooling system renewed with:

• New radiator

• New hoses

• New coolant pump

• New thermostat

• Fresh coolant throughout

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Fuel System

• Fuel tank lines and mountings replaced

• Injection pump professionally reconditioned by CAV specialist

• Injectors serviced by CAV agent

• New lift pump

• New fuel filter and renewed fuel lines

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Clutch & Gearbox

• New clutch driven and pressure plate

• New slave cylinder, hoses and pipe

• New thrust bearing and arm

• New master cylinder

Gearbox fully stripped and rebuilt:

• All bearings replaced

• New seals and gaskets throughout

• New reverse gear and synchro cones

• New detents and springs

• New main gear lever

• Gearbox mountings replaced

• Overdrive unit reconditioned as required

• New linkages

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Exhaust

• Complete new stainless steel exhaust system

• New gaskets and mountings

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Electrical System

• New wiring harnesses throughout

• New alternator

• Starter motor cleaned and tested

• New HT leads and terminals

• New headlights, sidelights and indicators

• Instruments cleaned and serviced

• Switches cleaned and serviced

• New battery fitted

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Heater System

• Fully disassembled and cleaned

• Heater core pressure tested

• Motor tested

• Complete unit tested and refinished

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Bodywork & Structure

The body was completely disassembled during restoration.

• All panels removed, cleaned and straightened

• Rear floor replaced with new

• Rear floor supports replaced

• Bulkhead internally inspected via borescope

• Footwells replaced and primed

• Door lowers and uppers replaced with new

• New door seals, latches and locks

• New door glass and runners

• Seat box cleaned and toolbox floor replaced

• Galvanised cappings cleaned, treated and correctly refinished

• Bumper cleaned, straightened and painted

All bodywork was properly primed before being refinished in gloss topcoat.

Paintwork

The vehicle was refinished to a high usable standard rather than a concours show finish. It presents very well overall while retaining the honest character appropriate to a classic Land Rover intended to be driven and enjoyed.

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Interior

• New seat bases and backs

• Seat runners grit blasted and painted

• New rubber floor mats (driver and passenger)

• Dash panels and instrument cluster remade

• Interior and exterior mirrors replaced

• Sound deadening fitted under bonnet, seat base covers and cab roof

• Truck cab sliding windows remade

• Windscreens resealed

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Wheels & Tyres

• All five wheels grit blasted and painted

• New tyres and tubes fitted

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Hood

• Brand new Exmoor Trim canvas tilt fitted (correct specification)

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Summary

A significant level of time, expertise and investment has gone into this rebuild. The chassis, drivetrain, mechanical systems and structural elements have all been addressed properly.

Thank you for reading.