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1972 Land Rover Series Iii on 2040-cars

Year:1972 Mileage:57394 Color: Green /
 Black
Location:

San Marcos, California, United States

San Marcos, California, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Engine:2.25
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 25900309A Year: 1972
Exterior Color: Green
Make: Land Rover
Interior Color: Black
Model: Defender
Number of Cylinders: 4
Trim: Basic
Drive Type: 4 wheel drive manual
Mileage: 57,394
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

This is a very clean 1972 Land Rover with just over 57,000 miles on it. I have  spent the last month getting any issues with the truck sorted before putting it up for sale. The following work was completed in the last 30 days:

  • New battery
  • New fuel pump 
  • New Weber Carburetor 
  • New rotor cap, wires and plugs
  • Front bearings have been shimmed and repacked
  • Entire truck has been detailed and paint buffed out and sealed (notice the reflection off the paint in the photos) 
  • All 5 wheels have been pulled, tires removed, powder coated, tires remounted, balanced 
  • Lug nuts painted 
  • Several engine components have been painted (oil filler tube, air cleaner housing, carburetor elbow, etc)
  • All fluids have been changed (differentials, transfer case, transmission and engine)
The Rover is currently registered through August of 2014. The is a wonderful truck for someone who would like a second or third vehicle to throw the dog in the back and take a run down to the store or the beach. Parts a inexpensive and readily available. As an example here in San Diego if I were to order any part by 4 PM PST I will have it by 11 AM the next morning. 

This is a well sorted truck that is ready for a new home, and looks fantastic! I have owned a tan Series just before this one and the reaction from everyone to this color is amazing, and I have to say the "Sage" is my favorite Series color. This truck also has a headliner which is in excellent condition.

RUST - There is none, except for two quarter sized spots on the door top on the drivers side. A very easy fix, which is strictly cosmetic. You should see them in the photos of the truck. If not please let me know and I will be happy to forward them to you. The frame and firewall are completely rust free.

Body is completely straight except for bite marks in the bottoms of the front fenders. I know, I did say bite marks, apparently one of the former owners had a dog that did not like the Land Rover (probably jealousy) and attacked the Rover on a couple of occasions. This could easy be repaired, or will make a fantastic story "This Rover was attacked by cheetahs, or lions! Or cheetah's AND lions!" I will leave that up to you. Very minor denting. 

My only reason for selling is I have another project I would like to take on. 

The Land Rover is located here in San Diego and is easy to see. 


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