Land Rover Series III 109” Station Wagon

Chassis Nr. 93443564C
First registration 29.07.1976
2.25-liter petrol engine, 4-speed manual transmission
Sandglow Yellow exterior color
County Brown interior upholstery, seating for 9
Safari roof, roof rack & ladder
History known, last owner 25 years 1999-2024.
Maintained & refurbished 2024 & 2025
Registered as a historic vehicle, Mot/Tüv inspection valid 09/2026

Rover's chief designer Maurice Wilks began designing a capable off-road vehicle in 1947, using military vehicles used by the US Army as a model. The first Land Rover, with an 80-inch wheelbase, was introduced at the Amsterdam Motor Show in 1948, and the world's most capable off-road vehicle was produced, with thoughtful updates, until 2016.

In 1958, the 109-inch wheelbase Land Rover Station Wagon was introduced with the Series II. The roof was a two-tiered, "safari roof" with cooling hatches. The most significant technical innovation was the more powerful 2.25-liter four-cylinder petrol engine than the previous two-liter, which was partly responsible for the increased wheelbase needed. Rover's chief designer David Bache had increased both the the track and body width. In 1961, with the Series II A, the headlights moved from the front grille to the fenders.

In 1971, the Series III was introduced. In appearance, it largely resembled the II A, but inside the dashboard was padded and the steering wheel was updated to be more modern. The Series III was equipped with both fresh air and heating device and even had a place for a radio in the dashboard. The transmission was now a fully synchronized four-speed, with low gear and selectable four-wheel drive.

This Land Rover Series III 109” Station Wagon was sold new in Finland and first registered on 29 July 1976. The car was a relatively rare original petrol-powered passenger car SW -model, registered to 9.

In the spring of 1999, Finnish entrepreneur and museum director P.Didrichsen wanted to acquire a Land Rover for his wilderness cabin in Lapland and approached the Off Road Center, which was specialized in Land Rovers. The petrol-powered ‘1976 Series III was restored for Didrichsen, with respecting the originality.

The Series III was equipped in the spirit of the Camel Trophy with an electric winch, original LR roof rack and headlight covers. In addition, an Eberspächer fuel-powered auxiliary heater was installed. The interior was renewed with Land Rover County Brown seats and the car was painted in the fSandglow Yellow shade, familiar from the Camel Trophy cars.

While spending time in Lapland, Didrichsen drove the car for 25 years and about 15 thousand kilometers from the summer of 1999 until the fall of 2024, when we bought the car from him. A driving log has been kept of the car's use throughout that time, including kilometers, distances traveled, maintenance, repairs and refueling starting from July 5, 1999 and ending on October 30, 2024!

In addition, the inspection certificates have been kept, as well as a bundle of maintenance and refueling receipts, the Warn winch instruction manual, the Eber auxiliary heater instruction manual, rust protection certificates, historic vehicle certificates, registration papers and so on.

During the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025, the car has been serviced and refurbished at Autorep and Grips Garage: The engine valve clearances were adjusted and the spark plugs were renewed. The engine oils and filters were changed, the rear oils were renewed and the transmission oils were checked. The drivetrain and steering joints were greased. The brake and radiator fluids were renewed.

New parabolic springs were installed on the car, both front and rear. The tires were renewed with Toyon MT tires in size 235 / 85 / 16.

The car has been stored in a garage and its excellent care is visible and felt. In northern Lapland, the roads are not salted and the frame and body have remained in good condition. The engine and transmission work excellently and the car is a pleasure to drive even long distances.

The Land Rover is registered as a historic vehicle and the Mot/Tüv inspection is valid until September 2026.

A stunning and authentic Land Rover ready for new adventures!

Located in Vantaa, Finland – 25 minutes from Helsinki–Vantaa Airport. Views by appointment.