Spent entire life in North Wales with same extended family as a farm vehicle
Comprehensive 2-year restoration with every component stripped and inspected
New galvanised chassis
Original bulkhead substantially rebuilt on a jig using quality full repair panels
Engine fully rebuilt with rebore, new pistons, and hardened valve seats for unleaded fuel
Special attention paid to steel/aluminium interface to prevent corrosion
The Appeal
The Land Rover Series 2a is widely regarded as the definitive classic Land Rover - certainly the hardiest and most iconic. Refined from its predecessors while maintaining its definitively utilitarian character, it's still a lumbering piece of off-road equipment with very little refinement - and all the better for it. Nobody expects a Landie to be an item of luxury - they expect it to soldier on up moors and on fields.
This particular Series 2a stands out for its comprehensive restoration that took over two years to complete. Make no mistake, this is a true working car, having spent its entire life in North Wales as a farm vehicle for the same extended family before the vendor purchased it in 2023.
The restoration has been carried out with meticulous attention to detail, with every component reportedly stripped, inspected and either reassembled, rebuilt or replaced using original or quality replacement parts. The emphasis throughout has been on doing things properly rather than quickly, resulting in a vehicle that retains its original character while benefiting from substantial mechanical and structural improvements.
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