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- 1980 Land Rover Series III Lightweight Air Portable
1980 Land Rover Series III Lightweight Air Portable
Lot Number: 722
1980 Land Rover Series III Lightweight Air Portable
A very well presented Lightweight, previously serving in the Royal Marines and now ready for its next owner after extensive restoration works.
- Sold for: £11,250
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 24th August, 2025 at 11.00am BST at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN
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BODY COLOUR
Bronze Green -
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RHD -
REG NUMBER
DWR 272W -
ODOMETER READING
18326 Miles
SUMMARY
A very well presented Lightweight, previously serving in the Royal Marines and now ready for its next owner after extensive restoration works.
DESCRIPTION
- The smallest Land Rover on the market at the time was a Series IIA 88" which was too heavy for most military applications. In order to deal with this, a major modification to the basic Series IIA was devised, making many body components easily detachable and removing many non-essential items. The result was the Land Rover Half-Ton, known widely as the Lightweight or Air Portable. The NATO designation was; Truck Utility FFR 1/2T 4x4 Rover Series 3
- In practice, to reduce weight sufficiently for the helicopters of the day to lift them in combat conditions, the tilt and sticks, the upper parts of the body and the doors and windscreen were removed, all to be refitted later
- The most significant change however was a reduction in width of 4", by redesigning the standard Series IIA axles and fitting shorter half-shafts, which meant it would fit on a standard pallet
- The Ministry of Defence accepted them for use with production continuing until 1984 when more powerful helicopters became available
- This example, 52-HG-27 was initially pressed into 3 Commando Brigade Signal Squadron in 1981 then later transferred to 42 Commando Royal Marines, later released from service and UK-registered in 1993 as DWR 272W
- Our vendor believes that it has been subject to a £20,000 restoration, with a new chassis
- Whilst there is not much in the way of invoices to confirm, it is evident that this Lightweight has been subject to extensive works and presents really well
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 722
- Make
- LAND ROVER
- Model
- SERIES III SWB
- Variant
- Lightweight
- Registration Number
- DWR 272W
- Chassis Number
- LBBAH1AA116936
- Engine Number
- 14J2495
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Bronze Green
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Alex Lucocq
- Car Specialist
- 07739 344627
- alex@iconicauctioneers.com
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SCORE:
84 / 135
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Presents in nice order with period correct stickers.
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About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 25th August. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.
Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT. Storage is £10 plus VAT per day for the first seven days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.
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If you cannot collect, or do not let us know transport arrangements before 9am on 25th August, we will send the car to EM Rogers on your behalf.
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