1973 Land Rover Series 3 | Thornton, Lancashire

A 1973 Land Rover Series 3, the third generation of the original leaf-sprung, separate-chassis Land Rover. It is known for its aluminium-alloy panels, selectable four-wheel drive and a working character that suited farm, industry and country life. The Series 3 added a moulded plastic dashboard, with the instruments in front of the driver, and synchromesh on all four forward gears. This car is green outside and green inside, a single shade that sits easily against fields, woodland and stone farm buildings. It has a 2.3-litre diesel engine and seats seven, so a small crew or a party of guests can travel together in one vehicle. Its upright, boxy shape gives photography and advertising shoots a clear working-vehicle form against countryside backdrops, and it suits film and TV scenes of 1970s rural life. For a wedding or a personal hire, it offers a relaxed, characterful countryside look. The car is based in Thornton, Lancashire.