Beschreibung
This superb, reliable Land Rover is a vehicle we have known since 2020, and since then has been owned by one of our local customers. When coming to us for the first time, it was driven faultlessly from Amsterdam and demonstrating its strength and reliability, it arrived back in the UK pulling a trailer fully loaded with another Series II Land Rover. The journey over to us was effortless, the vehicle performing perfectly over to the ferry terminal at Rotterdam and up and over the Wolds on its route from Hull docks to North Yorkshire. We re-registered the Land Rover in the UK, serviced it and then sold the vehicle to its last owner who then, many years on since its restoration decided to have a complete re-spray carried out. In the three years of ownership the Landy has been used for rural North Yorkshire shoots, and was also taken to stunning Devon beach for an exclusive fashion shoot for high profile luxury baggage company Bennett Winch of Saville Row – see photos.
In 1966 this Safari was exported from Southampton and was used on the European continent until 1973/ 1974 when it returned to the UK. The Land Rover changed hands on several occasions before being exported to the Netherlands where it spent 20 years. Once registered in Holland, the car was subject of a two year nut and bolt restoration that was completed in 2002. The Land Rover was treated to a new galvanised chassis, some new panels and was fully re-painted in Dove Grey with a White roof and fitted with a custom built expedition roof rack. Wheels were sandblasted and painted in the correct White and new tyres fitted. In total 24000 euros was spent on the Land Rover and a comprehensive file of invoices accompanies the car. Jansen Range Rover parts in the Netherlands supplied many parts including main bearings and conrod bearings for its engine rebuild. The interior features wonderful, expensive Oxblood leather seating, original sunvisors and roof lining featuring the Safari tropical roof vents. An upgraded Series III heating system has been installed adding comfort to the impressive ten seater Land Rover. Other features of this fantastic example include a two-level tow bar, uprated cooling fan and Fairey Overdrive allowing for smoother cruising on longer distance journeys.
Since restoration, the Land Rover has covered almost 56000 miles which clearly highlights the ultra-reliability of this example. Maintenance has been carried out with no expense spared and prior to leaving Amsterdam in 2020, it was treated to a new carburettor, fuel tank, fuel pump and fuel lines. The engine holds excellent oil pressure, the gearbox and overdrive a delight to use and there is no doubt this Series II will prove a great addition to any collection. This is clearly very capable as a daily commuter but also will suit anyone wanting to take on longer distance touring in this strong, robust and usable Land Rover.
