Includes a refurbished Sankey three-quarter ton military trailer
Comprehensive service history with invoices totalling nearly £12,000
Features a year-specific series 2a bulkhead
Fabulous working patina
The Appeal
The Land Rover Series 2a is practically the definition of a classic off-roader. Rugged, durable and versatile, they've seen use everywhere from the British military to the rolling fields of Yorkshire, and continue to be an icon of the 'off-the-beaten-track' lifestyle that they've grown to be so indispensable for.
This particular example, christened Peggy, has been updated with a Rover 3.5 V8 engine, enhancing its performance. The faded marine blue bodywork adds a fabulous working patina, while the inclusion of a refurbished Sankey three-quarter-ton military trailer adds practicality. With a comprehensive service history and invoices totalling nearly £12,000, this Land Rover has been well maintained, and is a truly fantastic bit of kit.
History and Paperwork
Built on 27th April 1970
Left the factory on 29th April 1970
Originally painted green
Purchased by the current owner in September 2011
Valid, advisory-free MOT until September 2024
Regularly serviced with multiple invoices to support
Last serviced in March 2021 with an invoice for £751.80
Currently indicates 10,745 miles on a five-figure odometer
It's likely this has been 'around the clock'
Land rover currently has series 3 bulkhead in good order.
Year specific 1970 series 2a bulkhead included in sale (needs rebuild)
Paperwork file includes:
V5 document
British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate
Printed handbooks for both car and trailer
MOT certificate
Numerous invoices
The Condition
Driven 8,500 mile only in last 12 years during vendors ownership
Bodywork is adorned with a fabulous working patina
Chassis in good order with surface-level corrosion
Faded blue paintwork that suits the Land Rover character
Some areas of paint loss and corrosion to the hinges
Contrasting red rear bay doors
Replacement seats fitted and in very good order
Working patina throughout the cab
All instruments appear legible
We've not been informed of any technical issues
Original headlining to truck cab
Sankey military trailer in roughly matching order
Some light paint losses but solid through and through
Underside in good, clean order with some working patina
The Mechanics
Updated Rover 3.5 V8 engine fitted in September 2016
Manual transmission with 4 gears
Holley 4 barrel carburettor and Offenhauser inlet manifold
Many new parts including fuel tank, sender unit, seats, headlights and sidelights
Free wheeling hubs
Includes galvanised sticks and cover
We understand the car to be working very well and the trailer to tow nicely
We've no reports of any leaks, knocks, bangs or smoke
The condition of the vehicle is reflected in its advisory-free MOT, valid until September 2024
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