Highlights

One owner from new with the original purchase invoice present
Outstanding history folder
Former St Johns Ambulance vehicle

The Appeal

Enjoying an everlasting appeal, the Land Rover in all its forms is a true cult icon of the automotive world, and one which has a wealth of enthusiasts and knowledgeable owners around the world, with a worldwide appeal that few other cars can match.

Finding examples with previous few owners is proving harder and harder as the years pass by, but this may just be a true gem. With just one owner from new, the original purchase invoice present and a history folder that wouldn’t look out of place in the British Library, this may just be the V8 powered 110 that you’ve been waiting for, especially if you enjoy a little patina…

History & Paperwork

Outstanding history folder spanning the last two decades of ownership
Original purchase invoice, along with several copies
V5 registered keepers document, showing 0 former keepers
Written history of the car, explaining its use with St Johns Ambulance trust, its lifesaving role and its fastidious ownership history
Documentation, invoices and service history contained in three large folders
Regular servicing, sometimes showing multiple services annually
Extensive MoT history
‘Short’ motor rebuild in February 2006 (more details below)
Recent works include a new stater motor (2020) water pump/assembly (2016) welding works to the floors and chassis when required (2016, 2019, 2020, 2021) and a new crankshaft pulley in 2021.

The Interior

Outstanding condition throughout for a vehicle of this age and mileage
Seats show very little signs of use, particularly the second row fold-down seats
No rips, tears or damage noted during our photo shoot
No front footwell mats fitted
A set of seat covers are included with the sale of the vehicle
No known water ingress issues with the sunroof
The control units for the ambulance lights/sirens are now defunct and disconnected
There are no known faults with any of the dials or gauges within the cabin, but the choke cable does not lock correctly

The Exterior

Fantastic patina - inimitable by non-natural methods
All side and front windows retain the original etched registration markers
There is no obvious bodywork damage, but the paintwork has worn significantly over the years from regular use and having decals applied
The front oval grille badge is missing, but a spare is provided with the car
The usual ‘suspect’ areas such as the ventilation flaps, hinges, mirror mountings etc exhibit patina/corrosion
All four wheels are in good condition for their age, though they show the typical surface corrosion found on steel wheels of this era

The Mechanicals

Iconic 3.5-litre Rover V8 engine in seemingly good health
‘Short block’ rebuild in 2006, including a re-ground crank, new shells, new rings, re-bore, head skim, new head gasket, crack/vacuum testing, new timing chains, new water pump, new tappets and various other items
Regularly serviced throughout the years by a variety of specialists and local concerns, all of which is documented in the extensive history folder
The engine bay/block itself is tidy but would benefit from a thorough detailing for a more in-depth assessment, though there are no known faults with any of the mechanical systems on the vehicle
Starts easily, runs well and quickly settles to idle off-choke
The vehicle has no current MoT.

Summary

Offering an almost unrepeatable opportunity to obtain a one-owner-from-new V8 110, this is a chance that no Land Rover enthusiast should pass up. With potential to either carry out a sympathetic restoration to retain its fabulous patina or the chance to rebuild this 110 from the ground-up, the potential is seemingly endless.

Not to be missed!

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