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1981 LAND ROVER SERIES 3 CUSTOM SUV

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 24, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$438,900Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $399,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1981
Make and model
Land Rover Series I, II and III
Generation
Series III
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
E60155787
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 44 comparable sales, 1286% over its top.

Middle half of sales$16,513 to $28,791
Median$21,875
Sales behind it44Likely

From 44 sales of the Land Rover Series I, II and III Series III in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $16,513 and $28,791.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
200Tdi-Powered 1981 Land Rover 88 Series III 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 6, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 6, 2026$40,500
1981 Land Rover Series III Stage 1 V8Cars & Bids, April 2, 2026Cars & BidsApril 2, 2026$13,500
1981 Land Rover Series III Stage 1 V8Cars & Bids, Feb. 18, 2026Cars & BidsFeb. 18, 2026$13,000
1981 Land Rover Santana 109Cars & Bids, June 24, 2025Cars & BidsJune 24, 2025$20,750
1980 Land Rover 88 Series III SantanaCars & Bids, Aug. 26, 2025Cars & BidsAug. 26, 2025$23,750
1982 Land Rover 109 Series III Santana DieselBring a Trailer, April 22, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 22, 2025$16,750
1983 Land Rover Santana 88 Series III Diesel ProjectBring a Trailer, March 4, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 4, 2026$9,000
1978 Land Rover 88 Series III LightweightBring a Trailer, Dec. 9, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 9, 2025$9,000