Ok, so this isn't technically "For Sale" just yet... YET...
Yes, it's an '84 Land Rover Santana / Series III. But I'm guessing you've already gathered that from the title. So... On to the good stuff!
It's the shorter, 88 inch, wheelbase.
As a Series model Santana, it is (as far as I'm able to tell) identical to the proper Series Land Rovers, even down to (most of?) the parts actually being made in Solihull. They were then shipped to Spain, assembled there, and slapped with the "Santana" badge.
Hard-top which, (if you know these) is perfectly removable; albeit requiring the removal of a few bolts, and something bigger than myself to lift it off.
It's has the 2.25L diesel, and (as a Spanish model), is left-hand drive.
And now, the REALLY good stuff...
As of now, it has only 25,740 KM... That's just a hair under 16,000 miles.
And while it has a few minor scrapes (see pictures), it's basically rust free and (as far as I'm aware) still has the original paint in excellent condition.
Likewise, the interior is as near perfect as it can be for a non-museum vehicle of the year.
Speaking of the year...
'84 was the last year of the Series LR's, and as a later model of the Series III, it has the 5-bearing crankshaft; meaning none... well... not as many... of the traditional leaky-Land-Rover issues. Indicated by the red engine paint, vs the green paint of the earlier engine models.
Similarly, it wasn't even first registered until the following year, in 1985.
So, why isn't it for sale "just yet"?
It's in Spain and is fully scheduled to ship to the US on Nov 12th. Upon arrival in Baltimore (probably late Nov/early Dec), I will be trailering it to Marysville, Ohio, where it will be fully registered, titled, insured, etc.
Also, while it has already been checked out by a mechanic in Spain (not to mention recently undergoing and fully passing the rigorous Spanish inspection process for older vehicles), I fully intend to have it gone over by either the local Land Rover dealer, or a known local LR club expert. Full documentation of their report to go with it.
Therefore, (full disclosure per the rules), it is "on it's way to being in my immediate possession", and I will be updating this post/thread as things progress.
Documentation showing my current ownership of the vehicle (in Spain), as well as inspection papers, registration records, etc is available upon request via PM.
Regarding asking price, I'm still new to these and am open to offers.
But based on the research I've seen, I am thinking in the $20,000~$25,000 range.
Feedback is very, VERY welcome!
Yes, it's an '84 Land Rover Santana / Series III. But I'm guessing you've already gathered that from the title. So... On to the good stuff!
It's the shorter, 88 inch, wheelbase.
As a Series model Santana, it is (as far as I'm able to tell) identical to the proper Series Land Rovers, even down to (most of?) the parts actually being made in Solihull. They were then shipped to Spain, assembled there, and slapped with the "Santana" badge.
Hard-top which, (if you know these) is perfectly removable; albeit requiring the removal of a few bolts, and something bigger than myself to lift it off.
It's has the 2.25L diesel, and (as a Spanish model), is left-hand drive.
And now, the REALLY good stuff...
As of now, it has only 25,740 KM... That's just a hair under 16,000 miles.
And while it has a few minor scrapes (see pictures), it's basically rust free and (as far as I'm aware) still has the original paint in excellent condition.
Likewise, the interior is as near perfect as it can be for a non-museum vehicle of the year.
Speaking of the year...
'84 was the last year of the Series LR's, and as a later model of the Series III, it has the 5-bearing crankshaft; meaning none... well... not as many... of the traditional leaky-Land-Rover issues. Indicated by the red engine paint, vs the green paint of the earlier engine models.
Similarly, it wasn't even first registered until the following year, in 1985.
So, why isn't it for sale "just yet"?
It's in Spain and is fully scheduled to ship to the US on Nov 12th. Upon arrival in Baltimore (probably late Nov/early Dec), I will be trailering it to Marysville, Ohio, where it will be fully registered, titled, insured, etc.
Also, while it has already been checked out by a mechanic in Spain (not to mention recently undergoing and fully passing the rigorous Spanish inspection process for older vehicles), I fully intend to have it gone over by either the local Land Rover dealer, or a known local LR club expert. Full documentation of their report to go with it.
Therefore, (full disclosure per the rules), it is "on it's way to being in my immediate possession", and I will be updating this post/thread as things progress.
Documentation showing my current ownership of the vehicle (in Spain), as well as inspection papers, registration records, etc is available upon request via PM.
Regarding asking price, I'm still new to these and am open to offers.
But based on the research I've seen, I am thinking in the $20,000~$25,000 range.
Feedback is very, VERY welcome!