Is this really a series 3??

[muddyjames]

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/200953349232521/sort/priceasc/usedcars/make/land_rover/model/series_iii/page/1/postcode/nn113ny/radius/1500?previous=%2Fsearch%2Fresults%2Fusedcars%2Fpostcode%2Fnn113ny%2Fradius%2F1500%2Fmake%2Fland_rover%2Fmodel%2Fseries_iii%2Fpage%2F1%2Fsort%2Fpriceasc&logcode=p

looks tidy to me.

[simon holland]

from the reg its a 2a but dash looks like a series 3

[muddyjames]

that was what I was thinking. I REALLY shouldn't be thinking about buying another car, but........................... what do you think about it? Is it worth a look? Price seems ok and I am guessing that it will have had a new bulkhead fitted?

[TBM]

from the reg its a 2a but dash looks like a series 3

It's advertised as a Series 3, but they weren't built until 1971. Wings, bulkhead, dash, rear crossmember, radiator panel and grill, steering wheel are all Series 3.

If I was cynical I would assume that the only part that is not S3 is the 1966 S2A registration plate, which someone may have just stuck on to gain tax exemption.

However, it could have been a rotten S2A that has been completely rebuilt using series 3 parts which would be completely legitimate as long as the chassis is from the Series 2A vehicle. I do have my doubts though as does the seller with their incorrect details in the advert.

[muddyjames]

I too was secepticle and I dont want to end up with a tax exempt number plate and a big road tax bill!

[TBM]

that was what I was thinking. I REALLY shouldn't be thinking about buying another car, but........................... what do you think about it? Is it worth a look? Price seems ok and I am guessing that it will have had a new bulkhead fitted?

I would check very very carefully that all the engine, chassis numbers, VIN plates and V5 all match up.....

To anyone with a basic knowledge of series Land Rovers it certainly looks like a ringer. However there may be legitimate reasons for a post '71 vehicle carrying a '66 plate.

[crazymac]

I would cautiously suggest that its legit?

Its been rebuilt by Liveridge at some point and they have a cracking reputation. I reckon that the owner at the time has specified a series 3 front wings, panel and bulkhead to update it a bit.

The owner is probably basing his series 3 statement on the bulkhead and wings without really thinking about what he has?

[TBM]

It might be worth contacting Liveridge and asking them to clarify the discrepancies?

http://www.liveridge4x4.com/home/default.asp

With a starting price of almost £5000 for a refurb, you'd be getting a real bargain if it's legit.

[muddyjames]

I have sent Liveridge an email asking them for details on the work that was done. If it is then I may go and see it next weekend if it is still about. Shame my rnager is broken this weekend!