The same, but totally different. That’s probably the best way to describe the similarities between the old leaf sprung Series III Land Rover and its modern day counterpart for although a great many visual similarities exist, the driving experience is miles apart. Take the Series III the ultimate evolution of the leaf sprung Land Rover and easily recognizable as a forerunner to the Defender By the time of its launch 1972, the lights and the settled into their places in the wings with the sidelights diagonally above the headlights and the indicators below. The radiator penal was devoid two speed transfer box. Interior comfort was rudimentary, with concessions to comfort being rubber mating and a plastic shrouded padded parcel shelf in the bulkhead. But this wasn’t to last. Even before the Series III had been superseded by the One Ten and Ninety greater creature comforts had started to creep in.
Headlining that also acted as sound deadening found its way into the otherwise utility vehicle and seats become more sculptured, with taller back giving just a little bit more comfort. It wasn’t anywhere near Range Rover levels, but it didn’t need to be. Time had proved that simple worked and the Series Land Rovers had seen action throughout the world.
So the series Land Rover stayed a very basic tool. Former opted for the 88inch truck cab, overland went for the 109inch station wagon and the utility services went for hard tops. The leaf spring gave a ride harsh enough that the driver would crack before it did any damage to the vehicle, and the vehicle were frequently overland especially in overseas markets.
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