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For sale, through JOHN BROWN 4X4 LTD, Land Rover® Series 2 Ragtop in Marine Blue (1959).
MOT exempt. Tax exempt. Power Steering, 300tdi, Parabolic Springs, 5 speed gearbox. Previously sold by us in 2017.
This rare, early Series 2 (not 2a, number 242 off the line) has been built to use, and has a very rare and enviable spec. Although it appears to be a nicely presented, period Series 2, beneath the exterior lurks an amazing piece of kit. A 300tdi, highly acclaimed for power, refinement and reliability has been fitted. This gives modern reliability coupled with fuel economy twice one would expect. These engines are usually fitted to the old 2a box, which can lead to premature wear, but in this case, the 5 speed box associated with this engine has been cleverly incorporated, giving five gears (so no need for an overdrive) with constant four wheel drive and diff lock! This makes it very capable off road, quick and comfortable. To ease things further, there is power steering fitted, so anyone can drive this – it makes it feel like a defender rather than an old Series, it really is clever. To make it stop better, it has a larger master cylinder, and there are a full set of parabolic springs to further enhance comfort and ride, thus matching the improved running characteristics.
The interior houses three front seats with the rear unfitted at the moment – bench seats could be added if more seating is required. The interior mods have been kept to a minimum given the upgrades, thus “hiding” what lurks beneath the skin of this early Series 2. There are defender doors also fitted (expensive) to give wind down windows – a nice touch.
Externally, this early 2 iswell presented as the photos show, and it looks good with the recent canvas and winch. The fantastic working front winch adds functionality, and the bonnet mounted spare and period plates add to the charm. There is a handy front tow hitch for forward reversing, and a rear towbar with pintle is also fitted. The eagle eyed will see that there are also some light upgrades with more modern LEDs fitted in places.
Out on the road, as one would expect, this drives like no other Series 2 you are ever likely to find. The combination of modern upgrades (more powerful and reliable engine, uprated suspension, brakes AND power steering), all very expensive to fit, combine to give a modern, defender like comfort to proceedings. All this has been achieved without major alteration to the look of this old girl, so you get the period look and charm, but something you are going to enjoy driving much more than a standard series.
In summary, this is a very rare, early 2, cleverly covertly modified, to give an awesome drive, whilst retaining the period charm everyone wants. It has been rebuilt from rolling chassis in recent years, and so is as clean underneath as it is on top, and with that superb spec, should be great to live with – comfy to use, yet free from MOT or road tax – quick and reliable – 40 mpg and 70 mph ! This is, in our opinion, a real “keeper!”
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