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LAND ROVER SERIES 2a 88'' 4 CYL 2. 25cc RAGTOP-1971-GALVANISED CHASSIS-24. 8K MLS
FULL RESTO 2018-ROCK SOLID-RELIABLE-EXCELLENT EXAMPLE !
“2018 RESTORATION INCLUDED. HOWEVER, WAS NOT RESTRICTED TO THE FOLLOWING:-GALVANISED CHASSIS (FITTED NEW 2016-EVIDENCED BY INVOICE), SHOT BLASTED AND REPAINTED-FULL RE-WIRE, NEW BRAKES, ENGINE REBUILD & HEAD CONVERTED FOR LEAD FREE FUEL, BODYWORK RECEIVED BARE METAL RE-PAINTED, NEW CANVAS ROOF AND NEW SEATS.”
THE LAND ROVER SERIES 2a 88-INCH (SWB) IS A RUGGED, ICONIC CLASSIC 4X4 (1961-1971) KNOWN FOR ITS UTILITARIAN CHARM, SOLID CONSTRUCTION, ALUMINUM BODY ON STEEL CHASSIS), 2. 25L ENGINE (PETROL/ DIESEL), AND LEGENDARY OFF-ROAD CAPABILITY, FEATURING A 4-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX, WITH SELECTABLE 4WD AND LOW RANGE, POPULAR AS FARM VEHICLES, MILITARY TRANSPORTS, AND EXPLORERS. KEY FEATURES INCLUDE REPOSITIONED HEADLAMPS (EXPORT MODELS), DISTINCTIVE FLAT FRONT APRON, AND SIMPLER DESIGN, MAKING IT A ICONIC, BELOVED, & RUGGED WORKHORSE.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
PRODUCTION: 1961-1971, SUCCEEDING THE SERIES II.
WHEELBASE: 88 INCHES (SHORT WHEELBASE).
ENGINES: 2. 25L PETROL (I4) OR DIESEL (I4).
TRANSMISSION: 4-SPEED MANUAL, WITH OPTIONAL OVERDRIVE.
DRIVETRAIN: FULL-TIME 4WD (LATER MODELS) WITH LOW RANGE.
BODY STYLES: 2-DOOR, 4-DOOR, PICKUP, STATION WAGON.
NOTABLE FEATURES & APPEAL
ICONIC DESIGN: CHARACTERIZED BY ITS SIMPLE, SLAB-SIDED BODY, FLAT FRONT GRILLE (APRON), AND UTILITARIAN LOOK, MAKING IT THE QUINTESSENTIAL CLASSIC LAND ROVER.
DURABILITY: BUILT TO BE TOUGH AND SOLDIER ON IN HARSH CONDITIONS, OFTEN USED AS FARM OR MILITARY VEHICLES.
RESTORATION: POPULAR FOR RESTORATIONS, OFTEN USING ORIGINAL OR HIGH-QUALITY REPLACEMENT PARTS TO MAINTAIN CHARACTER WHILE IMPROVING MECHANICS.
DISTINCTIVE DETAILS: LOOK FOR THE "FLAT-TOP" FRONT PANEL (BEFORE HEADLAMPS MOVED TO WINGS ON MAY 1971 EXPORT MODELS) AND THE SIMPLE, FUNCTIONAL INTERIOR.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR (BUYING/ RESTORING)
CHASSIS CONDITION: CRUCIAL; CHECK FOR RUST AND STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY.
BULKHEAD: OFTEN A WEAK POINT DUE TO RUST; INSPECT THOROUGHLY.
ENGINE NUMBERS: SHOULD IDEALLY MATCH CHASSIS NUMBERS FOR ORIGINALITY, THOUGH OFTEN REPLACED.
ORIGINALITY: MANY HAVE UPGRADED PARTS (E. G., LIGHTS, SEATS) FOR USABILITY, BUT ORIGINAL FEATURES (LIKE THE FRONT APRON) ADD VALUE.
THE SERIES 2a 88" REMAINS A HIGHLY SOUGHT-AFTER CLASSIC FOR ITS BLEND OF RUGGEDNESS, SIMPLICITY, AND PURE LAND ROVER DNA, A TRUE ADVENTURE VEHICLE.
THE ROCK SOLID ALL ROUND SERIES 2a OFFERED HERE WAS THE 615th FROM THE FINAL BUILT SERIES 2a. THE LANDY HAD A BUILD COMPLETION DATE OF 19 MAY 1971, AND WAS DESPATCHED DIRECTLY FROM THE FACTORY ON 21 MAY 1971 TO " V G VEHICLES ", THEREAFTER, THIS 88" 2a UK HOME MARKET UTILITY MODEL IN MARINE BLUE WAS FIRST REGISTERED ON 6 SEPTEMBER 1971 AND SUPPLIED TO IT'S FIRST OWNER. DURING 2018, THE LANDY UNDERWENT AN EXTENSIVE RESTORATION AND REMAINS VERY IMPRESSIVE IN ALL RESPECTS TODAY. THE GLEAMING LAND ROVER FINISHED IN MARINE BLUE (LAND ROVER BLUE JCC) PAINT WORK IS IN VERY GOOD ORDER PROVIDING A DEEP SHINE. THERE ARE NO DENTS, SCRATCHES, SCUFFS OR BLEMISHES TO BE FOUND AND NO EVIDENCE OF RUST/ ROT. THE BODYWORK IS LIKEWISE VERY GOOD AS IS THE NEW RAGTOP HOOD WHICH IS WIND AND WATERTIGHT. THE ORIGINAL LAND ROVER WHEELS SIT ON MATCHING TYRES WITH PLENTY TREAD. SINCE THE SAID RESTORATION, THE 88" HAS COVERED A MERE 2K OR SO MILES. THE 2a IS PART OF A COLLECTION OF CLASSICS KEPT AND MAINTAINED IN A HEATED & FULLY ENCLOSED WATER TIGHT ENVIROMENT.
AS STATED THIS LAND ROVER SERIES 2a 88" IS IN SUPER ALL ROUND ORIGINAL CONDITION. DRIVES AND STOPS GREAT, AND SO MUCH FUN, TURNING HEADS WHEREVER IT TRAVELS AND NO WONDER GIVEN IT HAVING RETAINED IT'S ORIGINAL FACTORY APPEARANCE & CONDITION.
THE INTERIOR IS ALSO IN GOOD ORDER, CLEAN AND UNCLUTTERED. THERE ARE NO TEARS, UNSIGHTLY SCUFFS OR MARKS, SIGNS OF WEAR OR DISCOLORATION. ALL IS IN TACT, FUNCTIONING AS INTENDED, COMFORTABLE AND PLEASANT TO THE EYE.
THE GALVANISED CHASSIS AND UNDERCARRIAGE IS SIMPLY EXCELLENT, CLEAN AND SOLID IN ALL AREAS, AS ARE THE FLOOR PANS ETC. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF ROT/ RUST ANYWHERE.
THE REAR BED - AGAIN VERY CLEAN, SOLID AND UN-CLUTTERED.
ENGINE BAY - AS PER THE BOOT.
ENGINE - THE ENGINE IS RELIABLE, AGILE AND RESPONSIVE, STARTS FIRST TIME OF ASKING EVERY TIME. IT SOUNDS JUST AS IT SHOULD THROUGH THE GEARBOX AND EXHAUST SYSTEM AND WILL TAKE YOU PRACTICALLY ANYWHERE.
TRANSMISSION - THE 4 SPEED ALL MANUAL GEAR BOX WITH SELECTABLE 4WD AND LOW RANGE IS LIKE THE ENGINE, AGILE, RESPONSIVE AND SMOOTH TO THE CHANGE.
BRAKES - SPOT ON !
FULL SERVICE AND OIL CHANGE UNDERTAKEN AS RECENTLY AS NOVEMBER 2025.
ALL IN ALL, THIS IS A FANTASTIC CLASSIC LAND ROVER WHICH IS MUCH ADMIRED AND SO MUCH FUN TO DRIVE. ALWAYS BRINGS AN INSTANT AND ENDURING SMILE OF PRIDE AND SATISFACTION. IT ALSO REPRESENTS A PIECE OF GENUINE BRITISH MOTORING HISTORY. THE LANDY BEING A 54 YEAR OLD HISTORIC CLASSIC VEHICLE IS THEREFORE MOT, ULEZ, CONGESTION AND TAX EXEMPT.
THIS GEM OF A LAND ROVER WAS FIRST REGISTERED IN THE UK ON 06 SEPTEMBER 1971 AND HAS COVERED A MERE 24, 827 MILES AS EVIDENCED IN IT'S MOT HISTORY. THE LAND ROVER IS PART OF A PRIVATE COLLECTION AND ONLY USED SPARINGLY IN DRY/ WARM WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE LANDY AS IT PRESENTS TODAY, IS A CREDIT TO IT'S KEEPERS AND THE MARQUE. IT IS ALSO A CLEAR INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY ALIGNED TO IN-EXPENSIVE CLASSIC VEHICLE OWNERSHIP, ENJOYMENT WITH NATURAL PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP AND AS STATED A PIECE OF SCULPTURED MOTORING ART, PRACTCALITY AND HISTORY.
CURRENT TOTAL MILEAGE OF 24. 8K MILES EQUATES TO A QUITE RIDICULOUS 460 MILES FOR EACH OF THE 88's 54 YEARS.
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