The ubiquitous Land Rover. Instantly recognisable and revered throughout the world as the original off-road workhorse. This one is the short wheelbase 88-inch model utilising the iconic 21/4 diesel engine.
Painstakingly rebuilt over a two-year period in 2017 this car has benefitted from a brand-new chassis and a host of replaced components to culminate into a very tidy example of a most historic vehicle that has decades of service ahead of it.
The History and Paperwork
Quantity of itemised invoices for parts used in the rebuild
Delivery paperwork for brand-new Chassis
Invoice for a completely new canvas hood
No miles covered since 2020 - Vendor states the odometer may be faulty
Although exempt from MOT the vendor will have a new certificate for the buyer
All components bought from reputable outlets; Paddock Spares, Richards Chassis and John Craddock
Current V5c
The previous owner has spent some time and effort in not only preserving this British stalwart but has added one or two little personal flourishes to it too. The interior is improved considerably by the fitment of the Raptor facia and glove box.
The rebuild has taken a couple of years and importantly has included the replacement of the entire chassis. The invoice paper trail shows the number of items required for the job, and it’s extensive.
The Interior
New front seats
Dash and facia trim by Raptor
Checker plate flooring
Electric fan heater
CD player and radio with roof-mounted speakers
Citizen Band radio
Checker-plated load area with rubber mat (Small tear near the rear door)
Autolec master cut-off switch
Clean utilitarian interior
The Exterior
Painted not sprayed in typical Land Rover green
Checker plate wing tops
Swing-out rear spare wheel
Fabulous new canvas hood over the load area
Protection grilles on the headlamps
Paintwork in good general order with only minor blemishes
Proper factory steel wheels
New chassis clearly visible
Bulkhead recently waxoyled
The Mechanics
Standard 2268cc diesel engine
Minor oil misting under the engine which is not unusual
Factory standard 4-wheel drive transmission
Tidy engine bay
Current owner insists that the car runs well without fault
Summary
You just can’t get any more British than a Land Rover. It has been world-renowned and recognised as one of the best off-road utility vehicles ever made. They have a devoted following too which means you are never far away from either valuable advice or replacement parts.
It appears in good overall condition and is ready to earn a crust if needed. It has a few minor age and work-related blemishes, but that just adds to the character of a sturdy go-anywhere and do-anything off-roader. This one has had a lot of attention in recent years and has received a new chassis and a host of components ensuring that this 46-year-old icon will give unerring service for another 46 years. We all know they can.
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