Highlights
- Restored by previous keeper and featured in LR magazine
- New Exmoor trim tan vinyl seats and door cards
- Replacement galvanized chassis and refurbished bulkhead
- New black wheels with four new Avon tyres
- Recent ignition parts and new plugs
- Voluntary MOT valid until January 2026
The Appeal
The IIA lightly improved upon the stepchange that was the Series II because, quite simply, very little needed to change. And that continued throughout the models’ decade-long run. New competitors arrived, mainly from Japan, but none got close to Land Rover’s go-anywhere workhorse.
What made it great when new, still makes it great now. Even a 50+ year old example like this one can be put to hard work. You can’t say that about many similarly aged classics. And you certainly could subject this one to some tough love because it is in great shape following an extensive renovation by the previous keeper. The work was so good that it featured in a Land Rover magazine.
It included some desirable upgrades like a galvanised chassis and refurbished bulkhead. Now finished in light green with a recently fitted Exmoor tan interior, it is a beguiling mix of patina and new features, including parabolic springs.
The vendor reports that it runs and drives very well, with everything working as expected. To add reassurance, there is a fresh MOT to January 2026 despite this no longer being a legal requirement.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 1971
- First UK registered April 1978
- Previously recorded as black
- Repainted in August 2017
- Restored by previous keeper
- Featured in a Land Rover magazine according to seller
- V5 and MOT document available
- Mileage cannot be verified due to lack of history
- Garaged by current keeper
- Recent new ignition parts and replacement plugs
- MOT to 29th January 2026 with minor advisories
- 2,879 miles showing on last MOT
The Condition
- Light green paintwork with characterful patina as shown
- Restored by previous keeper to blend originality with modern reliability
- New Exmoor trim tan vinyl seats, front and back
- New door cards and Mountney wood rim steering wheel
- Clean dash and switches with an added oil pressure gauge and 12V outlet
- Fake teak style deck in rear
- New front rubber signature series mats and replacement Lucas wiper blades
- Blemishes on the paintwork where it has faded and worn through, adding to the patina look
- Paint still shines up well and arguably suits the character of the vehicle
- New wheels with 4 new Avon tyres, spare tyre is old
- Sand-coloured Exmoor trim hood in good condition, also includes a black bikini top
- Refurbished galvanised chassis with renovated and galvanised bulkhead
- No reported faults with electrics, lighting, switchgear or dials
The Mechanics
- 2,286cc 4cyl petrol engine
- 4spd manual gearbox
- Recent new ignition parts and plugs
- Non-synchro Series 2A gearbox on first and second
- Freewheeling hubs with 4x4 lever and hi/lo range lever engaging
- Replacement steering parts and brake parts
- Replacement parabolic springs
- Runs, drives, and stops well and without issues according to seller
- Minor advisory to note on current long MOT
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