Highlights
- Subject to comprehensive restoration, modification and a mechanical overhaul
- Rebuilt upon a coil-sprung Range Rover Classic chassis
- Powered by a 3.5-litre Rover V8 and equipped with power steering
- New HD Wolf wheels fitted and fitted with General Grabber AT tyres
- Exempt from road tax and MOT testing
The Appeal
While leaf-sprung Series Land Rovers maintain a strong following of dedicated enthusiasts, it must be said that they’re not easy to live with in the modern world. Objectively slow, challenging to drive and hard-riding, their foibles add charm for some. But for others, it makes sense to modify their Land Rovers and in so doing, enhance their usability.
This 1961 Series IIA falls into the latter category, retaining its vintage charm while incorporating numerous sensible upgrades. The vendor has expertly restored it, using a Range Rover Classic chassis as the basis for the rebuild, allowing the Land Rover to ride upon coil springs and easily accommodate a 3.5-litre Rover V8 in lieu of its original 2.25-litre inline-four. Further modifications include HD Wolf wheels, luxurious seats from Exmoor Trim and power steering. It's finished in a hard-wearing Raptor paint, so is the perfect candidate for off-roading excursions.
Save yourself the hard work of creating the ultimate Series Land Rover and be sure not to miss this fantastic IIA!
The History and Paperwork
- V5C present
- UK-supplied example in right-hand drive
- Five former registered keepers
- Exempt from road tax and MOT testing
- Restored and modified by the vendor after acquiring the car in 2021
- 33,143 miles indicated
- Now a different shade to the original colour but matches the colour on the V5 (green)
The Condition
- Completely resprayed in Raptor Paint by a Land Rover specialist in Olive Green
- There’s a light patina to the bodywork with the odd dent, but this is a very straight example overall
- Exmoor trim luxury seats in the front (x 3) and bench seats to the rear (with lap belts)
- Equipped with a fire extinguisher
- Original Land Rover first aid kit present
- Tool stowage under the middle passenger seat
- New door handles, rear-view mirror
- Working original Smiths heater with new tubes for windscreen demisting
- New detachable steering wheel (for security) and key-operated engine immobilizer
- New additional fuel gauge installed for improved accuracy
- Original speedometer working and supplemented by a new digital speedo installed for improved accuracy
- USB outlet added for device charging
- Oil pressure gauge and dash lights replaced
- New HD wolf wheels (x 5) and all-new General Grabber AT tyres
- New winch bumper fitted
- A galvanised roof rack (with ladder) is available if the next owner wants it
The Mechanics
- Range Rover Classic chassis in very good restored condition
- Coil springs all-round
- 3.5-litre Rover V8 engine fitted
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- Equipped with low-range and four-wheel-drive
- Fitted with power steering
- New Rhino winch with remote control and separate isolator switch for safety
- Reportedly in good driving order, benefitting from the additional performance of the V8 engine
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