LOT 38 ▲

1973 Land Rover Series 3 109 Military SOV Registration no. not UK registered Military 53 GJ 31 Chassis no. 91155454

Sold for £10,000 inc. premium

Lot 38^▲

1973 Land Rover Series 3 109 Military SOV
Registration no. not UK registered Military 53 GJ 31 Chassis no. 91155454

Bonhams MPH September Auction - Live Auction with Bidding in the Socially Distanced Room, Online, Telephone and Absentee Bidding|20 September 2020, 13:00 BST|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

1973 Land Rover Series 3 109 Military SOV
Registration no. not UK registered Military 53 GJ 31
Chassis no. 91155454

Odometer Reading: 70,532
MoT Expiry: TBA

*Much original military kit including gun mounts
*Recent new clutch, rear crossmember and outriggers
*Said to be driving very well

As much part of the British Army as a regular soldier, Land Rovers have played their part in the military for decades and are still in service today. This petrol-engined reconnaissance example saw duty with the Boscombe-based 30 Signal Regiment, which is nicknamed 'The Globetrotters.' Able to deploy rapidly anywhere in the world the Land Rover is part of their kit and this example, which was retired in 1997, comes to the auction with much of its kit in place. This includes radio/telephone, 24 volt electrics, twin fuel tanks, gun mounts front and rear, ammunition boxes, cargo net, roll hoop, rucksacks, etc etc It has the benefit of a recent clutch and the rear crossmember and outriggers have been replaced, our vendor says. Sure to have many stories to tell this rare and important example comes to market for the first time. Having been driven to the sale this unique Land Rover draws much attention and is offered at a very sensible guide price.

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Footnotes

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Vendor Score Total: 73/100

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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 16/25
Body Work: 4
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 3
Glass: 3
Paint: 3
Wheels/Tyres: 3

INTERIOR TOTAL: 13/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 4
Headlining: 3
Seats: 3
Trim: 3

ENGINE TOTAL: 15/20
Mechanical components: 4
Running: 4
Starting: 4
Under Bonnet: 3

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 16/20
Axles: 4
Brakes: 4
Gearbox/Clutch: 4
Suspension: 4

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 8/10
Ancillary components: 4
Main components: 4

Car History File: 5

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