This Land Rover Series 88 got away, but there are more like it here.

This 1974 Land Rover 88 Series III is a left-hand-drive example that was acquired by the seller in 2022 and subsequently refurbished before being imported from Costa Rica to the US. Work is said to have included performing aluminum sheet metal repairs, resealing the engine, refurbishing the frame, transmission, and interior, as well as replacing the brake components, carburetor, radiator, and exhaust system. The truck is refinished in turquoise over black vinyl upholstery and powered by a 2.25-liter inline-four mated to a four-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case. Additional equipment includes 16″ steel wheels, a black canvas top, a swing-out tire carrier, a fire extinguisher, LED headlights, front and rear light guards, and inward-facing rear seats. This 88 Series III is now offered with import documents and a clean Florida title in the name of the seller’s company.

1974 Land Rover 88 Series III

Bodywork in 2022 reportedly included disassembling the truck, replacing the outer door skins and firewall footwell aluminum sheet metal, and refinishing the body in turquoise before reassembly. Equipment includes a black canvas top with plastic side and rear windows, as well as a galvanized front bumper, a steel rear bumper, a clevis pin hitch, fender-mounted mirrors, LED headlights, mud flaps, and Union Jack fender decals.

1974 Land Rover 88 Series III

Black 16″ 12-hole steel wheels are mounted with 235/85 Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac tires, and a matching spare is mounted to a swing-away rear carrier. Braking is handled by drums at all four corners, and the seller states that the brakes were replaced in 2022. Aftermarket steering rods with a damper are installed.

1974 Land Rover 88 Series III

The cabin features Exmoor Trim USA front seats upholstered in black vinyl, while the exposed metal surfaces are finished in the color of the body. The dashboard and door panels have been retrimmed, and interior equipment includes a fire extinguisher, rubber floor mats, sliding side windows, windshield cowl vents, and inward-facing rear jump seats.

1974 Land Rover 88 Series III

A three-spoke steering wheel fronts Jaeger instrumentation consisting of a 150-km/h speedometer and gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 49k kilometers (~30k miles), approximately 80 of which were added under current ownership. True mileage is unknown.

1974 Land Rover 88 Series III

The 2.25-liter inline-four was rated at 70 horsepower and 120 lb-ft of torque when new. Service performed in 2022 is said to have included fluid changes, along with resealing the engine and replacing the carburetor and radiator.

1974 Land Rover 88 Series III

Power is routed to the rear or all four wheels through a four-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case. The seller notes that the frame and transmission were refurbished in 2022, and a replacement exhaust system was fitted.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $41,000 by Nevillemcc
Auction Ended March 26, 2023 at 1:40PM PT
Bids 52
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BaT Essentials

Location: West Miami, Florida 33144
Listing Details
  • Chassis: 92504302A
  • 49k Kilometers (~30k Miles) Shown, TMU
  • 2.25-Liter Inline-Four
  • Four-Speed Manual Transmission
  • Dual-Range Transfer Case
  • Turquoise Paint
  • Black Vinyl Upholstery
  • Black Canvas Top
  • 16" Steel Wheels
  • LED Headlights
  • Mud Flaps
  • Rear Jump Seats
  • Fire Extinguisher
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #102096