Highlights
- Over £10,000 spent on restoration in the last eighteen months
- Original condition with authentic patina
- Interesting history: believed to have been a British High Commission or UN vehicle
- Classified as an historic vehicle, exempt from road tax and MOT
- Desirable features include safari roof, free-wheeling hubs, and galvanised full-length roof rack
The Appeal
The Series IIA is widely regarded as one of the most successful off-road vehicles ever produced, representing the golden era of Land Rover with its simple, rugged engineering and iconic barrel-sided silhouette. Patina suits these hard-working cars, and this 1970 example has patina-a-plenty.
It also boasts fascinating provenance, having likely served with either the British High Commission or United Nations in Africa before making its way back to UK shores in 1979. With substantial recent investment in its mechanical and structural integrity, this Series IIA is a great basis for further work or else to be enjoyed as-is.
It also boasts fascinating provenance, having likely served with either the British High Commission or United Nations in Africa before making its way back to UK shores in 1979. With substantial recent investment in its mechanical and structural integrity, this Series IIA is a great basis for further work or else to be enjoyed as-is.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1970, likely in Africa as a British High Commission or UN vehicle
- Imported to the UK in 1979, which explains the 1979 registration which was common practice at the time
- Over £10,000 reportedly spent on restoration during the last 18 months
- Classified as an historic vehicle, exempt from road tax and MOT
- 95,052 miles indicated
- V5C present
- Put back on the road with the help of a local Land Rover specialist mechanic after spending considerable time in a barn in Sussex
The Condition
- Commendably original for its age, showing 55 years of use
- Partially restored, mainly structural work
- Later Series III plastic grille fitted
- Some corrosion to the base of the bulkhead and the door/bonnet frames
- Richly patinated yet largely straight Birmabright alloy bodywork
- Chassis repaired, treated and painted
- Bodywork is worn but has a nice patina
- Ready for further attention/restoration, or usable as-is
- Presentable vinyl upholstery
- Unusual padded IIA dashboard
- Galvanised roof rack fitted, looks to be in good usable condition
The Mechanics
- 2.25-litre four-cylinder petrol
- Four-speed manual gearbox with selectable low-range and four-wheel-drive
- Various engine and mechanical parts replaced and reconditioned
- The vendor states that it starts first time and runs well
- Currently roadworthy and the vendor states that the Land Rover can be enjoyed as-is
- The vendor is confident it would pass MOT if submitted
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