Highlights
- Extensive rebuild and renovation since 2020 by Egdon
- Earlier ground-up restoration on galvanised chassis
- Re-trimmed with high end trim tan leather upholstery
- New Turner engine at cost of almost £5,000
- Over £10,000 of receipts for new parts alone
- Unusual and interesting with commercial scope
The Appeal
The original Land Rover was built to blend in. On farm field or military field, its discreet blues and greens were a familiar but camouflaged sight. Not so this one. With its extensive Fuji White finish it was built to stand out.
It is the desirable and durable Series IIA with the 2.25L petrol powerplant. A comprehensive restoration in 2020 saw it switch to stand-out white and receive a fully rebuilt Turner engine. There are receipts for over £10,000 covering this work. A very experienced marque enthusiast completed the work.
The vendor acquired it in 2021, intending to use it as a wedding vehicle for his pubs business. To bring it up to the standard he wanted, he commissioned a two year restoration by Egdon, the independent Land Rover specialist. This involved thousands of pounds of work across the structure and details. The specification includes high end tan leather with folding rear seats and a smart beige roof with roll-up sides.
Now for sale due to a change of plans, it is a fantastic opportunity for the buyer to not only benefit from all that work but get their hands on a true one-off. It would work well as an attention-grabbing weekend car or commercial wedding car.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in the UK on 24th January 1972
- Chassis 271 prefix confirms this as a UK market RHD 88in Series IIA
- H suffix vehicle built from November 1970 to end of Series 2 production in October 1971
- This is therefore one of the last Series IIAs built by the factory
- Current keeper acquired it in January 2021
- Previous keeper extensively restored it in 2020 including engine rebuild and galvanised chassis
- £10,000 of invoices for this previous restoration
- This work included fitting a reconditioned Turner petrol engine at a cost of £5,000
- Lots of history as shown in photographs
- Further renovation by Egdons between 2021 and 2023
- Vendor advises that the vehicle has not been used since this work was completed
- Acquired by seller to use as a commercial wedding car but plans have changed
- Historic Vehicle that is MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
- Last MOT to 22nd June 2024 with no advisories, completed following Egdons restoration
- 41,831 miles showing on test and now showing 41,860 miles
The Condition
- Restored in Fuji White with matching wheels and under-bonnet ancillaries
- Recent fettling by Egdons at considerable cost
- Presents very well with well kept paintwork and bodywork
- Exterior shows few signs of use with only minor points to note in photos
- Restored with galvanised chassis which presents well with evidence of new parts
- Various new parts evident from photographs across interior and exterior
- Swing-away rear wheel carrier
- Tyres in good order with white painted steel wheels and matching spare
- Retrimmed tan leather interior in very good order
- Three front seats and folding pair of rear seats to give space for up to five
- Leather three-spoke steering wheel in matching tan
- Neat details following Egdon refurbishment including new pedal rubbers
- Rubber floor mats front and rear in good condition
- Brand new beige canvas soft top with roll up sides
- Tow bar fitted and clear rear lights
- Retains the original ID plate, gear selector and instrument binnacle with dials
The Mechanics
- 2.25-litre petrol engine rebuilt by Turner at cost of £5,000
- 4spd manual gearbox with usual offroad transmission functionality
- Engine bay detailed with white finish to ancillaries
- Fully serviced in June 2023 with very few miles covered since
- New suspension including parabolic springs as shown in photopgraphs
- New brake pipes, cylinders, linings and wiring loom
- Extensive mechanical and running gear renovation by Egdons over two years
- Vehicle has been barely used since completion in June 2023 as shown on MOT
- No reported running or driving issues
- Engine starts and runs easily with no reported smoke or other untoward issues
- No mechanical or running gear advisories on last MOT test
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