Land-Rover Series III (1971-1983) |
1971 October: The series III Land-Rover can be identified by the plastic radiator grille, neater door hinges and simpler (possibly weaker) bonnet hinges. Inside, the dashboard is plastic with a degree of padding. Mechanically, the gearbox has synchromesh on all four forward gears; it is said to be weaker than the SIIA gearbox. Ireland: SWB station wagon The model range is much as for SIIA: 88" and 109" wheelbases, soft-top, hard-top, tray (ute), and station wagons.
1972: Stronger Salisbury rear axle standard on LWB. 1972: SIII version of the Military Lightweight introduced. 1974: End of Land Rover imports into USA (RR imports started 1987). LWB rear lower shock absorber rubbers, dead left, new top, and washers. 1976 June: 1,000,000th Land-Rover produced. 1979: Stage-1. 1983: 110 and ('84) 90. |
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