RARE 1981 LAND ROVER STAGE 1 SERIES III 109 / 110 DEFENDER TRANSITIONAL MODEL

1981 Land Rover Series III. This is a fairly rare original Stage 1 Landie ( NOT a knock-down kit or a Santana copy), transitional model between the 109 and the 110. I am the second US owner since importation to AZ in 2009. Titled as a 1980 even though it was a 1981 model. 130k current original miles ( odometer was replaced with a MPH instrument by Sun City Automotive of AZ in 2010).
The Land Rover's VIN is: SALLBCAV1AA132954
Desirable ORIGINAL factory-stock 3.5L V8 Range Rover motor with stock carburetor, not the troublesome 2.6 6 cylinder nor the anemic 2.2 4 banger. Runs well. And rides like a truck, like all Series and Defenders do. Anyone that has spent any amount of time in Africa, the middle east or Latin America can attest to that (self included).
This Stage 1 also has the bulletproof factory Range Rover L77 4-speed manual transmission with heavy duty clutch, completely serviced in 2015. Recently replaced clutch master. Super heavy duty leaf springs and Salisbury rearend/axles.
I had been slowly fixing it up as time in between deployments permitted. I am due to deploy once again, and it keeps getting put on the backburner. Between the mobilization and a projected new addition to the family, seems unlikely that I will get it where I want it, thus I have decided to sell it.
I have had a significant amount of work done thus far, including a SACHS clutch back in 2015, brakes, carburetor rebuild, a new battery, clutch slave, new fuel tank, new fuel pump, drums, refinish of the roof, wheels, new tires, cap & rotor, spark plugs, etc.
I also have a set of new BILSTEINs in the box, a set of DEFENDER 16" alloy wheels with factory lug nuts, a new rear ladder ( already mounted) and some other bits that are also included.
This Stage 1 is ROCK SOLID across the board, chassis, bulkhead, wheelwells, etc. Inside of bottom of drivers door is has corrosion from trapped mud and rain water ( from previous obvious use as the driver's side was used regularly) yet the passenger side has nothing, nor does the rest of the vehicle. I would say it is 95% RUST FREE.
Drive it as is, or great base for an easy restoration.
Clear AZ title. Stage 1 V8 Land Rover Series III are rare in the US and hard to find. And they keep going up in value beyond anything imaginable !
I am Active-duty military and conduct myself professionally. That means, NO silly games, time wasters or BS. I appreciate your interest and time; please do the same for mine. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE.
I am glad to assist a potential buyer transport it anywhere nationwide or overseas, at the most economical shipping rate available.
Payment can be made via bank wire transfer. It provides certification of payment for both the buyer and seller. Upon receipt of payment, the title will be mailed via USPS Priority with tracking/delivery confirmation.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or inquiries. Thank you for your interest.

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