Interesting Facts About the Land Rover Series III
The Land Rover Series III was launched in 1971 and remained in production until 1985, marking a long‑running era for the iconic off‑road vehicle. During its run it hit the milestone of the one‑millionth Land Rover rolling off the line in 1976.
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Milestone Production Achievement
Mid‑way through its production run, the 1,000,000th Land Rover was built in 1976, highlighting the model’s widespread popularity.
Robust Construction and Classic Design
The Series III featured fully boxed‑welded steel frames, a leaf‑sprung suspension, a steel box‑section chassis, and aluminium body panels – a continuation of the basic formula that began with earlier Land Rover models.
Wheelbase Variants in the Late Production Years
Vehicles produced between 1985 and 1987 were offered with 90, 110, and 130 inch wheelbases, providing owners with a range of size options toward the end of the Series III era.
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