Desirable specification: short-wheelbase IIA with a canvas tilt
Recently refinished inside and out in Bronze Green - the original colour
Smart and solid-looking chassis and bulkhead
The Appeal
The genre-defining Land Rover’s influence on the world must not be underestimated. Besides the wartime Willys Jeep upon which it was modelled, the utilitarian ‘4x4’ was effectively an unknown concept until the Land Rover came on the scene.
Classic ‘Series’ examples are still immensely popular among enthusiasts and the Series IIA is a particular favourite. Here we have one of the most desirable of them all, a short-wheelbase home-market IIA with a canvas tilt - exactly the sort of Land Rover British farmers bought in period.
Supplied new via Green Motors Ltd of Haverfordwest, this Land Rover continues to reside in Wales. Besides the fact that its Bronze Green paintwork has recently been refinished, it otherwise remains highly original throughout, having accrued a charming patina to the controls and upholstery. Most notably, the chassis and bulkhead look exceedingly solid and have evidently been refinished to a high standard.
Exempt from road tax and MOT testing, this Land Rover is ready to enjoy.
The History and Paperwork
Heritage certificate present
Build date: 25th April 1968, despatched on 3rd May
Supplied by Green Motors Ltd of Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
Just three former registered keepers
V5C present
Exempt from MOT testing and road tax
The Condition
Straight alloy bodywork
The galvanised cappings all present well
OEM steel wheels shod with Deestone off-road tyres
Superbly presented chassis
The rear crossmember and bulkhead appear in very good order
Bronze Green paintwork refinished to a good standard
No notable paintwork blemishes present
Equipped with a lightly patinated canvas tilt
Besides some small holes and some light wear to the seats, the upholstery continues to present well overall
Healthy patination to the controls and instrument panel
The Mechanics
2.25-litre four-cylinder petrol engine
Four-speed manual gearbox
Selectable low-range and four-wheel-drive
Original-looking and well-presented engine compartment
We understand that the Land Rover runs and drives correctly, with no apparent faults
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✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is, Where Is’ basis and without warranty. A full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase and bidding is recommended. Photos and descriptions are for guidance purposes only.
✓ VAT is included in the buyer's deposit. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing.
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1968 Land Rover Series IIA 88"
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