Highlights

Cleverly evolved Series 2 with modern aesthetics
Capable working with vehicle high specification
Fitted with reliable 5.9L Cummins 6cyl diesel engine
All conversion work by a qualified engineer
CB radio, winch, snorkel and light bar amongst many improvements
Toyota Land Cruiser 60 Series chassis and axles
2 to 4 wheel drive manual gearbox

The Appeal

Some classic Land Rovers are specified up for style. Others, like this one, are built for work yet deliver the same levels of style, but from a much more hard-working angle.

This one looks like a much more modern Defender but is a 1961 Series 2. It has been extensively modified since first registration, with most of the work undertaken by a previous keeper who was a qualified engineer. This included a restoration in 2014 resulting in the red paintwork plus fitting wider track with flared arches, updating the interior and fitting a raft of desirable accessories like the snorkel and winch.

But the heart of this incredibly capable workhorse is out of sight, at least until you lift the bonnet. Do that and you’ll find Cummins’ highly regarded 5.9L straight six truck engine. Much more powerful across bhp and torque than the original 2.25L diesel Land Rover unit, that motor makes this classic Land Rover one of the most capable that we’ve seen in some time.

Reported to be in very good working order and fully reliable, this MOT and tax exempt Land Rover is as capable as it is stylish.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 21st September 1961
V5C in current keeper’s name
Registered as a Historic Vehicle so MOt, tax and ULEZ exempt
15 registered keepers
Restored in 2014 with colour change from green to current red
Restoration and improvements by previous keeper, a qualified engineer
He retained the vehicle for 10 years to 2024
Some old MOTs as shown in photos
2 keys as shown
Eligible for cheap classic insurance according to seller
Last MOT expired March 2022 with no advisories
64,457 miles showing on test and now showing same mileage
Fitted with GPS speedometer
Currently registered as red with 5.9L engine with DVLA

The Condition

Extensively renovated and altered from original Series 2 aesthetics
Features elements of later Defenders
Paintwork resprayed in 2014 and now showing some age and fade typical of a working vehicle
Some marks and deterioration to be expected of a workhorse
Bodywork presents well with no reported issues to panels or underside
Various additions to exterior including flared arches and tread plate
Cream hard top in good order with some age typical of vehicle’s nature
Fitted with ‘knobbly’ all-terrain tyres in fair condition with steel rims
Exterior fittings include snorkel, light bar, winch and tow bar
Modified Series 2 interior with later dashboard and MX5 black fabric seats
Interior is designed for work so shows obvious marks and aging in photos
Six seat layout with parallel rear benches as shown
No carpeting to front cab with hard wearing floor covering to rear
Interior fittings include Sony stereo, Thunderbird CD radio and GPS speedometer
No reported malfunctions with lights, dials and switchgear
No warning lights advised
There is scope to improve but this is a working vehicle so would you really want to?

The Mechanics

Fitted with a 5.9L straight six Cummins diesel by previous owner, a qualified engineer
5spd manual gearbox with usual Land Rover all-terrain transmission functionality
Toyota Land Cruiser 60 Series chassis and axles
2 to 4 wheel drive manual gearbox
No reported running or driving issues
Runs and drives well, sounds good for a Land Rover according to seller

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