1979 Land Rover Series III 109 Defender with Safari Top

1979 Land Rover Defender Description

1979 Land Rover Series III 109 Defender with Safari Top. 4 -speed manual, RHD

Fitted with the original 2.25L petrol (gas) engine with hard to find overdrive that delivers great mpg. Meticulously maintained by Rover specialist and recently tuned up with new carb, electronic distributor, new choke, valves adjusted.Starts up first crank every time and hums along on the highway comfortably at 65+ mph.

Also just invested $3500 in new front and rear brakes too. Interior in great condition. Headliner perfect. Rare survivor without frame rust. Seats 9-11 people. 95% tread on tires. Some rust in passenger door steel section as pictured. Otherwise great shape. 4wd works great.

If you want a top shape Land Rover that's been well maintained and you won't have to pour thousands of dollars into unforeseen repairs, this is a great option.