Highly original 88" utility in desirable Pastel Green/Limestone
Subtly upgraded with 'Deluxe' seats featuring head restraints
Extensive paperwork available showing previous works completed
Just three former registered keepers
The Appeal
For fans of supremely original classic Land Rovers, you're in for a real treat. This short-wheelbase 1968 example is exactly the sort of Series IIA collectors seek: an original survivor in delightful patinated condition.
Produced during the golden era of simple, 'fixable' engineering, these vehicles have become increasingly sought after by enthusiasts who appreciate their honest character and mechanical simplicity.
This 1963 example presents an opportunity to acquire what the vendor describes as a great genuine starting point. The Land Rover has been garaged since its purchase in 2022 and has been run regularly during the summer months to keep it exercised. Extensive paperwork is available showing previous works completed, with historic paperwork from 2014 to 2017 providing a documented maintenance trail.
The vendor is candid about the vehicle's condition: it's an example showing its age across the bodywork, chassis and wearing parts, with the interior in good, usable condition. It's described as suitable for small journeys on quiet lanes and requires work to improve it. For the enthusiast seeking an honest Series IIA with a solid foundation and documented history, this represents an appealing rolling project with clear potential.image.png1.32 MB
History and Paperwork
UK market right-hand drive example first registered in 1963
Purchased by the current keeper in 2022
Three former registered keepers
83,893 miles indicated
Garaged since purchase
No work carried out by the current owner
Run regularly and driven short distances around lanes during summer months
Previous owner MOT tested annually and used more regularly
Last MOT in 2016, now expired (exempt from MOT and road tax)
Extensive paperwork available showing previous works completed
Historic work papers available from 2014 to 2017, viewable in the gallery below
Commendably original example true to its period utility specs: hard top with no side windows and no seats fitted in the rear
The chassis and bulkhead appears solid overall: some surface corrosion which can be studied in the photographs
Chassis repairs carried out in the past, with supporting invoices
Delightfully patinated Pastel Green and Limestone paint scheme
'Birmabright' alloy bodywork quite straight for a working vehicle of this age: various small dents, creases, and some electrolytic corrosion in a few areas
Galvanised cappings appear in good order for the car's age
Instrument panel reportedly works intermittently, cause undiagnosed
'Deluxe' vinyl seats with head restraints for the outer two seats
Under-seat tool box appears corroded but serviceable
Four-speed manual gearbox with selectable low-range and four-wheel drive
Evidence of some oil leaks, typical for a Land Rover of this age
Engine reportedly starts and runs correctly
"Suitable for small journeys on quiet lanes", the vendor says, suggesting further work may be required before the car can be enjoyed reliably on longer journeys
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