This 1980 Land Rover Santana Series III Diesel is a classic European 4x4 originally built in Spain by Santana Motor under Land Rover license and later imported to the United States. These Santana-built Land Rovers are known for their durability, mechanical simplicity, and strong off-road capability.
Finished in a tan exterior with black interior, this Land Rover retains its classic vintage appearance and is in good overall condition. The vehicle is powered by the well-known 2.25L diesel engine, paired with a 4-speed manual transmission and dual-range 4x4 transfer case, making it a reliable and capable classic utility vehicle.
This example represents a unique opportunity to own a classic diesel Land Rover with simple mechanical design and timeless styling.
Year: 1980
Make: Land Rover Santana
Model: Series III
Engine: 2.25L Diesel Inline 4-Cylinder
Displacement: 2,286 cc
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
Drive Type: 4x4
Transfer Case: High / Low Range
Front Suspension: Leaf springs
Rear Suspension: Leaf springs
Front Brakes: Drum
Rear Brakes: Drum
Steering: Manual steering box
Fuel Type: Diesel
This Land Rover Santana Series III was manufactured in Spain under Land Rover license, making it part of the Santana production line that supplied vehicles throughout Europe and other markets.
Santana models share most mechanical components with British-built Land Rover Series III vehicles, which makes parts availability and maintenance relatively straightforward in the United States.
The vehicle carries a clean Utah title and represents a classic example of a vintage diesel 4x4.