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VIN # VSELBAAH2AZ100463 1982 Land Rover Santana Series 3 – Rare Factory Special-Order Emergency Services Model – Collector Grade For discerning collectors and Land Rover enthusiasts, this 1982 Land Rover Santana Series 3 represents an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire a documented special-order vehicle with government service provenance, factory-original color, and a complete restoration. Built under official Land Rover license in Linares, Spain by Santana Motor S.A., Santana Land Rovers are celebrated for their rugged simplicity, regional design improvements, and limited production numbers. This particular unit was commissioned in factory special-order emergency services orange, a shade reserved for official-use vehicles. Ordered new for Colombian government emergency service duties, it spent its early life in active service before being retired and eventually restored to concours standards. Santana-built Land Rovers differ from their British counterparts in several notable ways: • Heavier-duty chassis and reinforced components for extreme climates • Unique tropical ventilation upgrades for hot-weather performance • Distinct Santana badging and trim details • Improved gearbox design over earlier Series 3 models Under the hood, it retains the original 2.25-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine mated to the 4-speed manual transmission with selectable 4WD and dual-range transfer case — a drivetrain known for reliability and ease of maintenance. The restoration, completed in Colombia, was carried out with respect for originality while ensuring mechanical dependability: • Full frame-off restoration with rust prevention treatment • Body refinished in the correct factory emergency-service orange • Engine and drivetrain overhauled to factory specifications • New interior upholstery and restored dash instruments • Period-correct lighting, mirrors, and hardware sourced or refurbished Now located in Miami, Florida, this Santana presents as an investment-grade example — equally at home in a serious 4x4 collection, a vintage rally, or as a statement weekend driver. Its rarity is enhanced by the fact that factory special-order government service vehicles seldom survive intact, and fewer still receive a documented, faithful restoration. For collectors seeking authenticity, history, and usability in one package, this 1982 Land Rover Santana Series 3 stands as one of the finest examples available in the United States.
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1982 Land Rover Santana Series 3 – Rare Factory Special-Order Emergency Services Model – Collector Grade
For discerning collectors and Land Rover enthusiasts, this 1982 Land Rover Santana Series 3 represents an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire a documented special-order vehicle with government service provenance, factory-original color, and a complete restoration.
Built under official Land Rover license in Linares, Spain by Santana Motor S.A., Santana Land Rovers are celebrated for their rugged simplicity, regional design improvements, and limited production numbers. This particular unit was commissioned in factory special-order emergency services orange, a shade reserved for official-use vehicles. Ordered new for Colombian government emergency service duties, it spent its early life in active service before being retired and eventually restored to concours standards.
Santana-built Land Rovers differ from their British counterparts in several notable ways:
• Heavier-duty chassis and reinforced components for extreme climates
• Unique tropical ventilation upgrades for hot-weather performance
• Distinct Santana badging and trim details
• Improved gearbox design over earlier Series 3 models
Under the hood, it retains the original 2.25-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine mated to the 4-speed manual transmission with selectable 4WD and dual-range transfer case — a drivetrain known for reliability and ease of maintenance.
The restoration, completed in Colombia, was carried out with respect for originality while ensuring mechanical dependability:
• Full frame-off restoration with rust prevention treatment
• Body refinished in the correct factory emergency-service orange
• Engine and drivetrain overhauled to factory specifications
• New interior upholstery and restored dash instruments
• Period-correct lighting, mirrors, and hardware sourced or refurbished
Now located in Miami, Florida, this Santana presents as an investment-grade example — equally at home in a serious 4x4 collection, a vintage rally, or as a statement weekend driver. Its rarity is enhanced by the fact that factory special-order government service vehicles seldom survive intact, and fewer still receive a documented, faithful restoration.
For collectors seeking authenticity, history, and usability in one package, this 1982 Land Rover Santana Series 3 stands as one of the finest examples available in the United States.
