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Highlights
- Comprehensively restored in the summer and autumn of 2019
- Upgraded with Series III gearbox and axles, Superwinch free-wheeling hubs, electronic ignition, Weber carburettor and a new alternator
- Well presented and smart while retaining some of its original patina
- Exempt from road tax, MOT testing and ULEZ charge
- Set up by a Land Rover specialist and reportedly driving very well indeed
The Appeal
For those seeing a classic car to use regularly and enjoy, we’d readily recommend a Land Rover. With excellent parts availability and a large network of marque specialists, these rugged off-roaders can be kept going with relative ease and prove immensely capable across the toughest of terrain.
We’re delighted to offer this well sorted 1964 Series IIA, which has been subject to a great deal of work in recent years. In 2019 it received a replacement 2.25-litre petrol engine, Series III gearbox and axles along with uprated carburation and ignition to match. The paint and bodywork are really smart, as are the bulkhead and chassis.
Exempt from road tax, MOT testing and even the ULEZ charge, this a very usable classic and having received so much attention with a number of sensible upgrades applied, it is ready to be enjoyed.
The History and Paperwork
- Part service history with a collection of invoices for various jobs completed over the years
- Five former keepers recorded since 1997 (including current owner)
- Exempt from road tax, MOT testing and ULEZ charge
- Age appropriate registration
- V5C present
- Comprehensive restoration carried out over the summer and autumn of 2019
- The vendor inform us that an engineer’s inspection report dated January 2023 is also included in the sale
- Acquired by the vendor in March 2023
- The previous owner was a passionate and dedicated member of the Series II community, often showing the vehicle at rallies and events
The Interior
- Typically basic Series II interior in largely original condition
- Painted steel dashboard finished in body colour and in great condition
- Three-abreast ‘deluxe’ seats in nice order with a light patina
- Aftermarket sports steering wheel of a smaller size than the original item creating more room for the taller driver
- Original instrument layout with a few additional switches and an additional water temperature gauge
- Discreet radio / cassette player with dashboard mounted speaker - reportedly in full working order
- Clayton circular heater
- Lower door cards fitted along with armrests
- No headlining
- Longitudinal bench seats fitted in the rear
- Land Rover branded ribbed rubber matting lines the rear floor
- Steering wheel lock supplied
The Exterior
- Upgraded with a one-piece windscreen cleared by three wipers
- Bronze Green paintwork with Limestone roof and steel wheels
- Equipped with an exterior sun visor
- All the galvanised cappings and bumper look to be in fine order with no corrosion
- Largely straight bodywork with just a few small dents as befits a classic Land Rover
- Nice patina to the paintwork - particularly the bonnet
- Partial respray carried out during the restoration
- No signs of electrolytic corrosion where the alloy bodywork meets the steel
- Deep type Series II sill covers
- The OEM steel wheels are shod with a more road-biased tyre - all five of which are reportedly in excellent order
- Desirable ‘cat flap’ tailgate
- Undersealed chassis in very good condition
- No corrosion evident to the bulkhead
- The rear crossmember appears in very nice shape
- Series III gearbox crossmember fitted
- Additional spot lamps
The Mechanics
- Replacement 2.25-litre petrol engine fitted
- Weber carburettor upgrade following professional tune
- Emission test and ignition timing adjustment in January 2023
- Petrol tank drained and refilled in present ownership
- Series III four-speed manual gearbox fitted
- Selectable low range and four-wheel drive
- Free-wheeling hubs fitted
- Series III axles and new swivels
- Electronic ignition and new alternator fitted
- Said to be running and driving exceedingly well
- Classic tool holdalls with jack, wheel brace, jump leads, spares, tools, and more besides
Summary
This smart old Land Rover really looks the part and benefits from a great many sympathetic upgrades. Supremely driveable with its Series III running gear and tuned replacement engine, this is one you’ll not want to miss.
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