Highlights

Highly sought-after long-wheelbase five-door Station Wagon
Special roof rack with extra-high sides
Popular 'Pastel Green' colour

The most

"Metalúrgica de Santa Ana, SA, later known as Santana, was founded in 1954 as part of a Spanish government initiative to create jobs in the impoverished region of Andalusia. It's a story not unlike that of Alfa Romeo's Alfasud in Italy in the 1970s.

After signing an agreement with Rover to build Land Rovers under licence, Santana began by assembling CKD kits, before developing its own versions of the Land Rover Series models. By the 1980s, the Spanish company had found solutions to common faults that their British Leyland counterparts were unable to resolve due to lack of finance, leading some to claim that Santana models were superior to British Land Rovers!

This 1982 example is the Spanish equivalent of a 109" Series III. As the photos show, it is a vehicle that has lived, but remains in good working order and appears structurally sound, having spent its life in a dry climate. Accompanied by Spanish registration papers, including ITV documentation from 2022, it would make an interesting restoration project, or could continue to work hard in its current condition.

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History and documents

Spanish registration documents
Left-hand drive
Last ITV in 2022 (expires in 2023)
Little information on previous service history
Displayed mileage: 51,199 km

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The state

Pastel green paintwork wanted
Station Wagon five doors with windows all around and in the roof
Specific Santana features including one-piece windscreen, sliding windows, additional engine compartment ventilation, unique dashboard, rear lights and ventilated roof
Specific roof rack with high sides - a very practical accessory
No known problems reported with the chassis
The rear crossmember appears to be in good condition, with a towbar fitted
The deck appears sound, with no obvious signs of corrosion
Alloy bodywork and green paintwork show a marked patina
Damage to the right-hand rear panel
Some damage to the right-hand side of the front bumper
The upholstery and controls are moderately worn, which is appropriate for the age and nature of the vehicle.

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The powertrain

2.25-litre four-cylinder naturally-aspirated diesel engine
Four-speed manual gearbox with selectable low range and all-wheel drive
Freewheel front hubs
Engine compartment with original appearance

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