1972 Series 3 88" 2.25 petrol Era classics are excited to offer for sale another superbly finished Series 3 in stunning period correct Welsh grey that was subject to a full professional nut and bolt restoration in 2022 and only covered around 300 miles since. A fully rebuilt Land Rover with upgraded Ashcroft transmission adds a touch of extra drivability on todays roads. Ready to enjoy immediately with only annual maintenance to consider. A brief resume of restoration works: New Richards galvanised chassis (with removable gearbox crossmember) has been used and rear crossmember painted in satin black. Engine has been professionally rebuilt with hardened valve seats for unleaded and all new bearings/ seals chains and Zenith carb. The engine runs beautifully quiet and with the rebuilt gearbox and Ashcroft transmission upgrade gives a much improved drivability. Ashcroft Transmission conversion negates the need for overdrive as gearing is now slightly higher than OD but retains low range as normal. All running gear / axles/ brakes etc all new. New front swivels. Free wheeling Hubs. New parabolic springs and upgraded Girling shocks make for a really nice compliant ride. New exhaust. Bulkhead has been restored professionally and has the correct ribbed footwells. Box sections waxed with Dinitrol. New Auto Sparks electric system with new loom all to original spec with new Alternator, new lights and electronic ignition for reliability and peace of mind. New deluxe high-back front seats with 3 point seatbelts along with new rear bench seats. Powder coated wheels with all new Wrangler 7.5 OR16C all terrain tyres Tub has had new floor, rear quarter panels, crossmember and wing. Tub struts are all galvanised. New doors top and bottom and new OE spec door seals and window channels. The whole body was taken back to bare metal, new panels from Paintman fitted and epoxy primed with 3 coats of 2 pack Welsh Grey paint to a lovely gloss finish. All panels painted before being fitted up with subframes. Dome rivets exposed aluminium adds a nice detail. Hand stitched leather dash and steering wheel covers with White stitching. New Under Covers Canvas Hood. Galvanised cappings, hood sticks all re-plated as new. Photographic record in presentation Album of restoration included. If you are looking for a cool looking top spec Series 3 that has had modern subtle upgrades to ensure its reliable, low maintenance and a pleasure to drive, this could be for you. 6 months warranty