Land Rover - Santana serie 3 - 1987
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Selected by Arjan Rietveld
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Estimate € 29,000 - € 33,000
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This 1987 Land Rover Santana Serie III is a blue, manual diesel with 60 hp and 2,000 km driven since its full restoration.
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Description from the seller
GENERAL:
1987 Land Rover Santana Series III, located in Spain, with Spanish registration and just 2,000 km driven since a meticulous, comprehensive restoration carried out three years ago. The vehicle is in impeccable condition, showing minimal signs of wear and retaining its original books and owner’s manuals.
Built under British licence by Santana Motor at its iconic Linares (Jaén) factory, the Spanish Series III became an undisputed benchmark for agricultural, military and civilian off-roading on the Iberian Peninsula. By the late 1980s, while the British Solihull plant had already ceased production of the original Series III to focus on the 90 and 110 (the future Defender), Santana continued to evolve and refine the classic formula with technical and industrial solutions of its own, developed in Linares. As a result, the last Series III vehicles built in Spain are highly sought after by international collectors, thanks to their aluminium bodywork and iconic mechanical simplicity.
BODYWORK AND PAINT:
The bodywork and paint were comprehensively restored through an exhaustive, handcrafted process, carrying out all necessary repairs while preserving the vehicle’s original aluminium panels. All auxiliary exterior components are brand new, including complete light units, indicator lights and rear-view mirrors. Virtually all exterior and interior fasteners were also replaced with new parts during reassembly.
MECHANICAL:
The diesel powertrain was completely rebuilt from the ground up with new pistons, gudgeon pins, connecting rods and bearings, as well as cylinder-head resurfacing and skimming carried out by a specialist workshop. New injectors, glow plugs, gaskets, water pump, thermostat and auxiliary belts were fitted. The braking system was completely renewed with a brand-new master cylinder, pipes, hoses, wheel cylinders and drums. The steering was fully refurbished, including new bearings and swivel balls. The vehicle is equipped with its 4-speed manual transmission, which shifts precisely, and starts immediately both from cold and at optimum operating temperature. A new fuel tank was fitted, along with brand-new filters and fuel lines, as well as new shock absorbers, leaf springs and exhaust system. The main electrical system has been almost entirely renewed. The tyres have 99% of their useful life remaining. As a testament to its period-correct engineering, it retains traditional paper and cork gaskets and exhibits the usual residual oil seepage characteristic of classic Land Rovers of this series, which is harmless.
INTERIOR:
The cabin was comprehensively restored and remains in impeccable condition. The instrument panel and original gauges were removed and meticulously restored to preserve their original mileage and history. It features a custom-made steel-sheet dashboard, hand-painted to match the exact body colour, complemented by new seat belts. It comes with two interchangeable steering wheels: the original factory-fitted black one and a classic wood-finished wheel. The rear external frame has new hoops and a canvas roof, as well as removable windows.
DOCUMENTATION:
The vehicle has up-to-date original Spanish documentation, accompanied by the owner’s manual and official period maintenance booklets.
PICKUP:
Available for local pickup in Castelló d'Empúries (Girona, Spain), or transport and delivery to any destination can be arranged any day of the week by prior agreement.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This vehicle was restored to a very high standard over an extended period, with the preservation of its original appearance and authenticity given top priority throughout. Intended as a collector’s vehicle and used only for recreational summer drives, it is being offered for sale due to lack of use following the addition of two new vehicles to the private collection.
GENERAL:
1987 Land Rover Santana Series III, located in Spain, with Spanish registration and just 2,000 km driven since a meticulous, comprehensive restoration carried out three years ago. The vehicle is in impeccable condition, showing minimal signs of wear and retaining its original books and owner’s manuals.
Built under British licence by Santana Motor at its iconic Linares (Jaén) factory, the Spanish Series III became an undisputed benchmark for agricultural, military and civilian off-roading on the Iberian Peninsula. By the late 1980s, while the British Solihull plant had already ceased production of the original Series III to focus on the 90 and 110 (the future Defender), Santana continued to evolve and refine the classic formula with technical and industrial solutions of its own, developed in Linares. As a result, the last Series III vehicles built in Spain are highly sought after by international collectors, thanks to their aluminium bodywork and iconic mechanical simplicity.
BODYWORK AND PAINT:
The bodywork and paint were comprehensively restored through an exhaustive, handcrafted process, carrying out all necessary repairs while preserving the vehicle’s original aluminium panels. All auxiliary exterior components are brand new, including complete light units, indicator lights and rear-view mirrors. Virtually all exterior and interior fasteners were also replaced with new parts during reassembly.
MECHANICAL:
The diesel powertrain was completely rebuilt from the ground up with new pistons, gudgeon pins, connecting rods and bearings, as well as cylinder-head resurfacing and skimming carried out by a specialist workshop. New injectors, glow plugs, gaskets, water pump, thermostat and auxiliary belts were fitted. The braking system was completely renewed with a brand-new master cylinder, pipes, hoses, wheel cylinders and drums. The steering was fully refurbished, including new bearings and swivel balls. The vehicle is equipped with its 4-speed manual transmission, which shifts precisely, and starts immediately both from cold and at optimum operating temperature. A new fuel tank was fitted, along with brand-new filters and fuel lines, as well as new shock absorbers, leaf springs and exhaust system. The main electrical system has been almost entirely renewed. The tyres have 99% of their useful life remaining. As a testament to its period-correct engineering, it retains traditional paper and cork gaskets and exhibits the usual residual oil seepage characteristic of classic Land Rovers of this series, which is harmless.
INTERIOR:
The cabin was comprehensively restored and remains in impeccable condition. The instrument panel and original gauges were removed and meticulously restored to preserve their original mileage and history. It features a custom-made steel-sheet dashboard, hand-painted to match the exact body colour, complemented by new seat belts. It comes with two interchangeable steering wheels: the original factory-fitted black one and a classic wood-finished wheel. The rear external frame has new hoops and a canvas roof, as well as removable windows.
DOCUMENTATION:
The vehicle has up-to-date original Spanish documentation, accompanied by the owner’s manual and official period maintenance booklets.
PICKUP:
Available for local pickup in Castelló d'Empúries (Girona, Spain), or transport and delivery to any destination can be arranged any day of the week by prior agreement.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This vehicle was restored to a very high standard over an extended period, with the preservation of its original appearance and authenticity given top priority throughout. Intended as a collector’s vehicle and used only for recreational summer drives, it is being offered for sale due to lack of use following the addition of two new vehicles to the private collection.
Details
Brand
Land Rover
Model type
Santana serie 3
Year
1987
Located in
Spain
Mileage reading
2000 km
Registration papers
with Spanish registration
Transmission
Manual
Fuel
Diesel
Colour
Blue
Horse power
60
Matching numbers
Unknown
Matching colours
Unknown
Service book/history
No
Valid MOT
No
CoC (Certificate of Conformity) present
No
Condition (Exterior)
Excellent: requiring no conventional body or paintwork
Condition (Interior)
Excellent: no missing, broken, or damaged parts that require replacement
Condition (Frame and Underbody)
Very Good: frame/structure is in a well preserved condition, minor signs of usage/wear
Condition (Mechanical)
Very Good: mechanically sound, may require minor service
Condition (Overall)
Very good condition: minimal signs of wear
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Catawiki always aims to offer you the best possible buying experience. Our experts virtually review and select every vehicle in line with our submission guidelines and we require our sellers to provide the most accurate description of the vehicle. However, providing a fully detailed analysis of the vehicle is extremely difficult, and close to impossible. To guide you, we ask our sellers to provide information about the vehicle’s condition. Please consider that most vehicles for sale are classic vehicles and they often already have a whole life behind them, meaning that even a condition 1 or 2 vehicle might need maintenance to be ready for the road. It is advised to carefully read our submission guidelines that further describe details about the condition grades and types to manage your expectations. Cars are sold “as is”, meaning as described and in the condition they are in at the time of the sale and without any representation, warranty or assumption of liability of any kind as to the condition by Catawiki or by the seller. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from yours, your local garage, or the dealer’s opinion. This does not automatically mean the car does not conform to its description. Before bidding, please check your local legislation regarding vehicle registration. Neither the seller nor Catawiki is responsible for the registration of the vehicle in your country and will not accept a cancellation for your failure to register the vehicle. We also recommend that, if possible, you arrange a viewing with the seller before placing a bid.
