Highlights
- Equipped with free-wheeling hubs
- Owned by different members of the vendor’s extended family for the past thirty years years
- Dry-stored in a barn and taken out exclusively during the summer months
- Valid MOT (although exempt)
The Appeal
Just before the advent of the Series III in 1971, the last of the Series IIA Land Rovers had their headlamps relocated to the outer wings to meet the requirements of certain markets and improve their effectiveness. To fill the void left by the headlamps in the valance panel, a new grille was devised, nicknamed the ‘Maltese Cross’ and these few vehicles produced between 1969 and 1971 are regarded as some of the best in Land Rover’s esteemed history.
Presented in very usable condition with a rich patina which always suits classic Land Rovers, this Series IIA has been a treasured part of the vendor’s extended family for three decades. We’re assured that it has been well-maintained and barn-stored, venturing out in the summer months only. Exempt from road tax and MOT testing, this Land Rover offers simple and carefree motoring, ideal for those seeking something fun to add to their garage.
The History and Paperwork
- Late Series IIA ‘Maltese Cross’ model with the headlamps moved to the front wings
- Exempt from road tax and MOT testing
- Twelve registered keepers
- Part of the vendor’s extended family for the past thirty years
- Barn-stored and reportedly used only in the summer months
- 97,124 miles indicated
- Collection of old MOT certificates
- We’re informed that it has been regularly maintained although the paperwork has not been kept
- Previously green according to DVLA records, although they have been iupdated of the colour change
The Condition
- Desirable 88” (SWB) variant
- Equipped with a full-length canvas tilt which is aged although not excessively worn
- Commendably straight bodywork finished in Marine Blue
- Later-type Defender steel wheels complete with Michelin tyres
- The chassis presents well and like many, has evidently been repaired in the past
- The bulkhead, rear crossmember and outriggers look to be very sound
- Rock slider bars are mounted to the chassis and protrude slightly from the bodywork instead of the usual sill panels
- All the galvanised components appear in good shape
- Three-abreast front seats complemented by additional bench seating in the rear
The Mechanics
- 2.25-litre four-cylinder petrol engine
- Four-speed gearbox
- Free-wheeling front hubs fitted
- Selectable low-range and four-wheel drive
- The vendor reports that it starts reliably runs well and drives as it should
- We’re not informed of any apparent mechanical faults
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