1980 Land Rover Series 3 | Chiseldon, Wiltshire

The Land Rover Series 3 is the last of the original Series line, a square-bodied, leaf-sprung working 4x4 liked for its honest, practical character. Late cars such as this one have the moulded dashboard, plastic grille and wing-mounted headlights that set the generation apart. The British Army ran it in large numbers. This 1980 car is green with a brown interior, colours that sit naturally against fields, farmyards and woodland. It has seven seats, so a full crew or family party can travel together in one vehicle. The upright, flat-sided body reads clearly from any angle. In front of a camera, the boxy outline and working-vehicle look suit advertising, photography and countryside-set film and TV, where a period 4x4 fits the scene. Fashion and editorial stylists can set its plain, utilitarian shape against the clothes, and rural events gain a vehicle with real farmyard character. It also suits a countryside wedding or a personal day out. The car is based in Chiseldon, Wiltshire.