The series III is a working vehicle and makes no bones about it. The vinyl seats are much maligned but, if they’re in good condition, they’re not too. Uncomfortable unless you really go far. Wally boot size pedals and a long, spindly gearlevers give the Series III a real tractor like feel, while not carpets, sound deadening or door trims make it a noisy place to spend time as well but that only adds to the charm. Well, there is a certain appeal to riding sideways in the back of a Land Rover, (especially for kids) who usually insists on it. But subject and adult friends to a long journey on a side facing bench seats especially in the clamorous, bare metal surroundings of a hard top and you might not be too popular. And with four up in the back of an 88, you’ll lost to all your cargo
space. A roof rack is a good ally in such circumstances.
if your never driving series, you might be in for a shock. it will feel slow, vague and noisy. It’s huge fun, though and it’s quick to get the hang of the vagaries. Leaf sprung suspension will always be harsh to a certain extent, but fitting parabolic spring shouldn’t be too heavy once underway and brakes should pull up straight. Don’t forget that series motor rear wheel drive on the road, so take care on wet roads and roundabouts and give the pedal a right good shove when you want to brake.
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