S3 + Holden 253 + trimatic

[Phil B]

Hi,

Has anyone heard of an S3 LWB with a Holden 253 and trimatic that was successfully road registered in NSW?

Thanks,

Phil B

[pop058]

I take it, you have seen (or are talking about) this one

Land Rover Series 3 1978 Army Model With Holden 253 V8 RED Motor AND Trimatic in East Kurrajong, NSW | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/231204184988'ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648)

[Phil B]

Hi Paul,

Yes it is
It is near were I live.
Going for a look at the weekend.
Regards,
Phil

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Hi,

Has anyone heard of an S3 LWB with a Holden 253 and trimatic that was successfully road registered in NSW?

Thanks,

Phil BNo but I had a 253 in an SIIa with a manual box that was registered in NSW and Bobslandies has a SIIa with a 302W/New Process manual while a few had 302W/C4 Ford all registered in NSW.

You would want to see the engineering paperwork and get the original when you buy it.

[Rick1970]

ex father-in-laws friend had one with a 253, but think it was manual. Was legally registered in NSW.

[Lionelgee]

About a year ago there were two Series 3 Short Wheel Base Land Rovers that were sold by different vendors on eBay in Queensland. I think they were in Brisbane and were registered and blue plated for modifications.

Kind Regards
Lionel

[Phil B]

Thanks very much for the replies Gents.
I will let you know what it's like.

Phil B

[Slunnie]

I would also specifically check it is still 4wd and now only 2wd.

[Phil B]

Slunnie,

Thanks for that. I will check.
In the pictures it appears to still have the red HR/LR lever but I couldn't see the yellow 4WD button. The hand brake appears to be original as well.
I suspect it is 2WD only.
Will let you know.

Phil B