Highlights

One-family-from-new vehicle, in the original family's care for 60 years before the current owner
Factory standard specification
History file including receipts, photos and original Gloucestershire registration plates
Recently fitted with NOS Avon Rangemaster tyres and a new Exmoor Trim canvas tilt
Original chassis
Recently fitted with a new rear crossmember
Comes with spares including new headlamps and a three-point seatbelt bar

The Appeal

The Series IIA is the Land Rover that cemented the marque's reputation as the ultimate go-anywhere workhorse. With its rugged simplicity, ease of maintenance and near-indestructible character, it remains one of the most highly regarded utility vehicles ever built, and is oft-regarded as the golden goose of the original Landie lineage.

This 1964 example spent 60 years in the care of a single family before the current owner purchased it from the original owner's son, and it retains its factory standard specification throughout. The vendor describes it as wonderfully patinated, with masses of character - an honest working machine, not one that's been over-restored. It wears a desirable truck cab with a half canvas tilt, recently renewed by Exmoor Trim, which can be easily removed for open summer motoring. The interior carries the kind of well-worn charm that simply cannot be replicated.

The vendor tells us that this handsome machine always starts and runs well, with all gears - including high and low range - engaging and operating correctly. A ready-to-go all-purpose classic that we're sure will prove very rewarding.

Key Information

Mileage: 42,000 miles (indicated)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT/road tax exempt
Technical specs: 2,250cc inline four-cylinder, 4-speed manual with high and low range
Paperwork: History file including receipts, photos and original Gloucestershire registration plates

The Detail

Highly original throughout
Handsome patina, commensurate with a working vehicle
Recently fitted with NOS Avon Rangemaster tyres with new tubes
Recent new canvas tilt supplied by Exmoor Trim
Truck cab with half canvas tilt, easily removable for open summer motoring
All seats retain factory original 'elephant hide' covering, with the exception of the driver's seat cushion
Well-worn rubber mats throughout
The vendor states the vehicle has never let them down
Wiper motor no longer works but can be operated manually
Comes with spares, including a new set of headlamps and a three-point seatbelt bar for use when the roof is off or full tilt is fitted
Recently replaced rear crossmember, springs, mudflaps, fuel filler pipe etc
Original chassis in good solid condition

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