andyb66
Well-Known Member
Lightweight is a bit of a mis-nomer. They are only 'lightweight' or 'airportable' without canvas roof, windscreen and doors.
The bodywork is slightly narrower than a normal Series as they lack the 'waist line curve' and some Series 'accesories' don't fit (for instance rock slider/door sills don't fit without body work trimming). Also many will have 24 volt electrics.
They also seem to command a slightly higher price because they are a bit different. TBH I think they look more Jeep-like with the square archs.
The bodywork is slightly narrower than a normal Series as they lack the 'waist line curve' and some Series 'accesories' don't fit (for instance rock slider/door sills don't fit without body work trimming). Also many will have 24 volt electrics.
They also seem to command a slightly higher price because they are a bit different. TBH I think they look more Jeep-like with the square archs.
Griffdowg
New Member
Very Good 
yes Andy has a point, Series accessories wont fit due to slight differences. Air portables are 7" narrower than a standard series and weigh approx 150Kg more than a standard series. The springs are more heavy duty to. Not all are 24v only the FFR models. Most are GS models and will be 12v. SIII are far more common than older IIA's.
Its depends why you want one. If you want to build an offroad vehicle your better off looking elsewhere. If you want something unique with a bit of history and dont mind paying a little more for one over a standard series then get one. IF your not bothered and want to save some £££ buy a standard series.
I got a IIa recently with a V8, pretty standard to look at and im very pleased with it.
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yes Andy has a point, Series accessories wont fit due to slight differences. Air portables are 7" narrower than a standard series and weigh approx 150Kg more than a standard series. The springs are more heavy duty to. Not all are 24v only the FFR models. Most are GS models and will be 12v. SIII are far more common than older IIA's.
Its depends why you want one. If you want to build an offroad vehicle your better off looking elsewhere. If you want something unique with a bit of history and dont mind paying a little more for one over a standard series then get one. IF your not bothered and want to save some £££ buy a standard series.
I got a IIa recently with a V8, pretty standard to look at and im very pleased with it.
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andyb66
Well-Known Member
Lightweight Land Rover Club • Index page is a handy forum to join.
Griffdowg
New Member
probably. you wont be able to tell the difference. they are all noisy
Griffdowg
New Member
good, nay, great.
I have a SIII LHD petrol GS soft top.
It is great fun and apart from the differences
mentioned above the same as a standard SIII.
I fell for the look of the thing and do not regret it.
I use it a my daily drive so it is perfectly livable,
even the S.O. thinks so.
There are diesel and petrol versions available
and some even put a rover V8 into it.
Like all Land Rovers, you make of it what you will.
Parts might be a little more difficult to come by
but it is nothing a few phone calls cant solve.
I had a look at a mates normal SIII and the lightweight
seems even more simple and bare.
I think they hold their value pretty well so if you
see one in order (typical series issues need looking at)
then go for it, if you change your mind you can always
sell it on. Try get a SIII, syncro gearbox, servo breaks...
K.
I have a SIII LHD petrol GS soft top.
It is great fun and apart from the differences
mentioned above the same as a standard SIII.
I fell for the look of the thing and do not regret it.
I use it a my daily drive so it is perfectly livable,
even the S.O. thinks so.
There are diesel and petrol versions available
and some even put a rover V8 into it.
Like all Land Rovers, you make of it what you will.
Parts might be a little more difficult to come by
but it is nothing a few phone calls cant solve.
I had a look at a mates normal SIII and the lightweight
seems even more simple and bare.
I think they hold their value pretty well so if you
see one in order (typical series issues need looking at)
then go for it, if you change your mind you can always
sell it on. Try get a SIII, syncro gearbox, servo breaks...
K.
Alan Wildin
New Member
Jono What can I say but they are the bees knees.
I bought my Lightweight unseen a few years ago [series 3 diesel lefthand drive ex dutch army] the deal was done here in the uk I collected it from Gatwick late one evening and drove the vehicle to Stoke on Trent, made a few alterations mainly personal items.New seats change color etc nothing mechanical. Then drove to Spain where I live now adays
towing a twin axle Ifor Williams trailer loaded with two tonnes of cast iron figures.
She never missed a beat,used no oil, no water, but a little diesel, she is used most days of the week along with a 110 defender that I also have. [She is in good company]
Passes the strick Spanish equivalant of the MOT.
Like all Land Rovers they all have small niggling areas but what a small price to pay for a modern ICON.
Be brave and go out and buy yourself one and enjoy the pleasures of Land Rovers.
Old Land Rovers do not die they just grow old with dignity.
I bought my Lightweight unseen a few years ago [series 3 diesel lefthand drive ex dutch army] the deal was done here in the uk I collected it from Gatwick late one evening and drove the vehicle to Stoke on Trent, made a few alterations mainly personal items.New seats change color etc nothing mechanical. Then drove to Spain where I live now adays
towing a twin axle Ifor Williams trailer loaded with two tonnes of cast iron figures.
She never missed a beat,used no oil, no water, but a little diesel, she is used most days of the week along with a 110 defender that I also have. [She is in good company]
Passes the strick Spanish equivalant of the MOT.
Like all Land Rovers they all have small niggling areas but what a small price to pay for a modern ICON.
Be brave and go out and buy yourself one and enjoy the pleasures of Land Rovers.
Old Land Rovers do not die they just grow old with dignity.
Hi everyone, this is my first post so be gentle!
I just wrote off my car :doh: (clio - wouldn't have happened were I driving a landy) and would like to replace it with a lightweight. I'm 20, and would only use it lightly, mainly during summer when I'm up from uni.
Couple of questions though before I take the plunge:
1) Can you drive them in the winter without freezing to death?
2) What sort of money is it for insurance (BTW- write off didn't affect NCB)
Cheers guys!
I just wrote off my car :doh: (clio - wouldn't have happened were I driving a landy) and would like to replace it with a lightweight. I'm 20, and would only use it lightly, mainly during summer when I'm up from uni.
Couple of questions though before I take the plunge:
1) Can you drive them in the winter without freezing to death?
2) What sort of money is it for insurance (BTW- write off didn't affect NCB)
Cheers guys!
crazyjase
New Member
don't forget thermals and gloves and jumper and scarf and a blanket aswell!
when I was your age insurance for my '53 86" station wagon on an agreed value policy fully comp was £580 odd, shop around, depends what level of cover you want etc, and they're not like a modern vehicle you can't just expect to jump in it every day turn the key and it get you where you want to go, the older they are the more looking after they need, if you neglect the basics it WILL let you down, and it won't be the cars fault!
running costs you need to consider more than just fuel, you need to take into account the cost of parts, and the time they take to fit, fluids, oils, grease etc etc its all way more involved than a modern car, you need to unscrew your year 2000 head and go back to when cars weren't taken for granted if you want to use an old landy as every day transport
