4x4 News: The Land Rover Series III Defends its Rural Roots

4x4 News: The Land Rover Series III Defends its Rural Roots

The introduction of the reasonably priced Land Rover Series III, with its readily available spare parts, saw the legendary Land Rover model become very popular in 1976, but even with the launch of newer models, the old traits still shine through that classic Lincoln Green colour.

The Land Rover's new "oh-so shiny Keswick Green Long-wheelbase Defender" might seem a world away from the classic models, but the "indomitable go-anywhere spirit that shines through from every panel on the Series III is still evident in the newer model", according to PistonHeads.com.

Comparing the old and new Landy's, means exploring the most intricate details of the vintage and valuable status. According to AutoCar.co.uk, "the latest model is nearly 40cm taller, over a tonne heavier and has roughly two and a half more power and torque" but does that mean its better?

Wheels, seats, engine and a steering wheel are all you get with the classic Land Rover, but let's be honest, what more do you need when battering rough terrain on off-road dirt tracks? PistonHeads.com website also reports that "there is no doubt that the Series III is the purer expression of Landieness".

AutoCar.co.uk reveals the similarities of both the classic and modern versions of this classic motor. Place the two side by side and apparently the resemblance becomes "dazzlingly obvious". Extending to every important conceptual aspect, the likeness includes "styling cues, swage lines, overhangs, glass-to-body relationship, stance and screen rakes".

Rural roots are iconic of the older Landy's, but this attribute is still as evident in today's 4x4's, just like it was back in 1948, however some of the external designs have altered to bring it into the 21st century. Most of the time, "modern cars that spring from classic roots soon leave their family connection behind" according to AutoCar.co.uk, but the Land Rover legacy uses its early memories to transform its Landy's into future classics.

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