Land Rover 88 Series III by Santana “19.000 kms from new”

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BodyworkATV
TransmissieHandgeschakeld
Kilometerstand19549 km
Jaar1979
BTW / MargeMarge
  • Simply pure with a certain authenticity
  • The LaRo specialist took that into consideration when preparing the 88 for registration
  • In Blanco Nevada with black
  • This is a 7-seat civilian version
  • Renovated for €4.000 and serviced by a LaRo specialist in 2023
  • Equipped with a safari roof for cold air
  • Used for 5 years by its last owner for volunteer work in nature - "It’s all a hobby"
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€21.500,-

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What do you really need to enjoy a car? An enormous engine? Expensive leather upholstery? Air conditioning and every modern convenience imaginable? According to this 1979 , the answer is rather straightforward: four wheels, a sturdy chassis, and the ability to reach places where most ordinary cars would rather not venture. Sometimes, that is quite enough. And we find that wonderfully refreshing.

This particular Land Rover 88 Series III was built by Santana in Spain. A name that may be less familiar than Land Rover itself, but with a fascinating history. From the late 1950s onwards, Santana manufactured Land Rovers under licence in Linares, Spain. Initially closely related to their British counterparts, the Spanish-built vehicles gradually developed characteristics of their own. The underlying philosophy, however, remained unchanged: straightforward engineering, durability, and the ability to get on with the job.

The example we are offering dates from 1979 and is finished in Blanco Nevada with black detailing. A beautifully simple combination that suits the character of the vehicle perfectly. This is also the civilian seven-seat version, built on the short 88-inch wheelbase. So although it is a relatively compact Land Rover, there is room to bring a few friends along. Naturally, nobody should expect the luxury of a modern SUV. But then again, that is hardly the point.

What makes this particular Santana so appealing is its authenticity. With just 19,549 kilometres recorded, it has covered remarkably little distance since new. More importantly, it retains precisely the kind of honest, original character we appreciate in an early Land Rover. Nothing unnecessarily polished or dressed up. Just a wonderfully straightforward Series III, where simplicity and practicality remain the most important qualities.

That philosophy was also respected when the vehicle received attention in 2023. A Land Rover specialist carried out servicing and approximately €4,000 worth of refurbishment work. While preparing the vehicle for registration, care was taken to preserve its authentic appearance rather than turn it into something it was never intended to be. To us, that makes perfect sense. A Land Rover like this should still look and feel like a proper Land Rover.

And then there is the safari roof. A wonderfully clever piece of traditional engineering. The additional outer roof layer helps reduce heat entering the cabin, while ventilation openings allow fresh air to circulate. No complicated climate-control system, simply a practical solution developed for vehicles expected to work in challenging conditions. It is exactly the sort of detail that makes these old Land Rovers so interesting.

Its most recent ownership adds another particularly charming chapter. For five years, the last owner used this Santana for volunteer work in nature. Not as a profession or commercial undertaking, but simply as a hobby. And we rather like that. A classic Land Rover being used for something meaningful, spending time outdoors and doing the kind of work for which vehicles like this were originally conceived.

That is perhaps the real appeal of a Series III. You do not need to plan a major expedition to enjoy one. A drive through the countryside, a visit to a nature reserve, or an unhurried journey along quiet country roads can be more than enough. You hear the mechanical components working, feel the vehicle responding, and become involved in the simple pleasure of driving. It is a very different experience from a modern car, and all the more enjoyable for it.

Dit land uit 1979 Rover 88 Series III by Santana brings together remarkably low mileage, authentic presentation, specialist attention, and a particularly likeable ownership story. A compact, characterful off-roader for someone who appreciates the pleasure of uncomplicated motoring.

Because sometimes, the best thing about a car is everything it does without.

Interested in this charming Land Rover Santana? Contact Gallery Aaldering for more information. We would be delighted to tell you more about this authentic off-roader and discuss the possibilities for worldwide delivery.