Highlights

• Beautifully patinated and remarkably straight bodywork
• Accompanied by a substantial history file 
• Fitted with a canvas tilt which is in very good condition

The Appeal

The History and Paperwork

• There is a box file containing a collection of invoices and ownership documents
• Exempt from road tax and MOT testing
• The odometer indicates 29,878 miles which we’re unable to confirm as genuine
• Work and servicing during the vendor’s ownership has been entrusted to a local garage
• We’re informed that the car is inspected and serviced annually

The Interior

• Three-abreast black vinyl seating in the front with an additional longitudinal bench seat in the rear
• Besides a little damage to the central front seat base and a few small marks elsewhere, the upholstery is in really fine condition
• Retains its period-correct heavy duty linked rubber floor mats
• The steel dashboard and footwells appear really sound
• Like the exterior, the interior paintwork is patinated with a fair few scuffs and wear marks 
• We’re informed that the vent flaps operate smoothly and seal correctly
• The door seals look to have seen better days as they’re heavily perished with sections missing
• The inside of the door tops, especially the driver’s side, show signs of corrosion but replacements are readily available and fairly simple to install
• Fitted with the distinctive Smiths round cabin heater
• The instruments show their age but we understand they’re in good working order
• Retains its correct ‘plunger’ style check straps
• No aftermarket equipment or switchgear so far as we could see

The Exterior 

• Patinated Bronze Green paintwork bears multiple small scars, including some crazing in places
• Besides a smattering of light dents in the soft ‘Birmabright’ bodywork, this car is remarkably straight for a Land Rover of this vintage
• All the original rivets and spot welds remain clearly visible down the sides
• Fitted with a canvas tilt which looks to be in really good shape
• Underneath, the chassis displays some surface corrosion in places but we’re informed there is no structural corrosion present
• The bulkhead appears really sound, as does the rear crossmember
• The steel wheels look to have been painted fairly recently and are in nice condition
• Equipped with a radiator grille muff for colder weather
• The rear mud flaps match the patination of the remainder of the vehicle
• All of the galvanised parts look to be in nice shape
• The vendor preserves the paint finish by wiping the car down with penetrating oil after washing

The Mechanics 

• Equipped with overdrive and freewheeling hubs
• 2.25-litre petrol engine
• Four-speed manual gearbox which was reportedly replaced in 2012 
• Under the bonnet, all appears in really good order
• Windscreen washers have been added to the bonnet at some point
• We’re informed that it starts well and drives as it should 

Summary