Highlights
- One of the best we've ever seen
- Underwent full 'Nut and Bolt' restoration
- Galvanised chassis
- Upgraded to 2.5NA diesel engine with more torque and power
- Fairy overdrive and free-wheeling hubs fitted
- Reconditioned gearbox, injection pump and rebuilt axles
- New Exmoor seats and canvas roof with fully galvanized hoop set
The Appeal
The Land Rover Series 2A is widely regarded as one of the most iconic and capable off-road vehicles ever produced, and is often hailed as the peak of Land Rover's utilitarian design and rugged dependability. This particular 1968 example benefits from a comprehensive restoration and thoughtful upgrades that enhance both performance and comfort without compromising its classic character.
Purchased as an unfinished project in June 2023, the current owner has completed a meticulous nut-and-bolt restoration, upgrading the original 2.25 engine to a more powerful 2.5NA diesel while also adding practical enhancements like a Fairey overdrive for improved highway driving. The combination of mechanical upgrades, fresh bodywork finished in Atlantic green, and quality Exmoor interior components makes this Series 2A a real cracker. Not one to miss!
Purchased as an unfinished project in June 2023, the current owner has completed a meticulous nut-and-bolt restoration, upgrading the original 2.25 engine to a more powerful 2.5NA diesel while also adding practical enhancements like a Fairey overdrive for improved highway driving. The combination of mechanical upgrades, fresh bodywork finished in Atlantic green, and quality Exmoor interior components makes this Series 2A a real cracker. Not one to miss!
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1968
- The DVLA records 8 former keepers
- In current ownership since 2015
- Purchased as an unfinished project with galvanized chassis in June 2023
- Underwent full nut and bolt restoration
- MOT exempt
The Condition
- The vendor states the bodywork is in very good condition
- All bodywork shotblasted
- Body primed with epoxy primer
- Finished in 2K Atlantic green paint
- New A-pillars installed
- Complete new footwells fitted to bulkhead
- New doors installed
- New door tops added
- New seals and glass fitted
- New cappings all around
- New Exmoor seats installed
- New Exmoor canvas roof fitted
- Fully galvanized hoop set
- The vehicle appears in very good order
The Mechanics
- 2.5-litre 4-cylinder diesel engine (upgraded from standard 2.25)
- Manual transmission with 4 gears
- Reconditioned engine with:
- New pistons
- New crankshaft shells
- Reground valves
- New valve guides
- Reconditioned injection pump with full new gasket set
- Reconditioned gearbox
- New clutch installed
- Fairy overdrive installed
- Free wheeling hubs fitted
- New brake system installed
- New shocks fitted
- Parabolic springs added
- Rebuilt axles
- Rebuilt prop shafts
- New steering spheres
- More torque and power than standard
- Appears to be in fine fettle
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