Highlights

• Original interior, paintwork and decals
• Rover V8 engine rebuilt by the vendor
• Purchased from renowned specialists Black Paw 4x4

The Appeal

The History and Paperwork

• M.J. Fews rear number plate
• Acquired by the vendor from renowned specialist Black Paw 4x4
• Previously stored in a shed for a number of years
• V5C present
• Invoices for engine parts used during the recent rebuild
• Dry stored when not in use
• Maintained by the vendor who is an agricultural mechanic
• Original, unrestored bodywork and interior
• Daily driven by the vendor for about a year, now used for the occasional outing

The Interior

• County seats with patterned cloth
• There are a few marks on the front seats but remarkably little wear or damage
• The second row of seats is in very good condition and looks to have seen little use
• Brown carpeting in reasonable condition considering its age
• The vendor has fitted heritage rubber floor mats front and rear which really look the part
• No signs of UV damage to the dashboard
• All of the instruments present well
• The vendor informs us that the fuel gauge is temperamental, as is the fan switch
• As an early 110, it features the wind-up windows with the earlier door handles
• The nearside rear window is currently inoperable and has no winder handle
• We could see some damage to the driver’s door card although it is quite serviceable
• The headlining remains in very good shape
• Inside the rear load area, the brown carpet remains in place and there is little wear to the inside of the tub

The Exterior 

• Original Stratos Blue paintwork and County vinyl lettering
• Plenty of patination proudly on show and the old paint continues to shine
• As an early 110, it retains the galvanised front bumper and cappings
• The bodywork is quite straight for an unrestored Land Rover of this vintage
• The most notable dent is in the nearside wing and there is a corresponding dent in the bumper
• The vendor has fitted Limestone Wolf wheels which are shod with Cooper tyres
• Also, the vendor has added period Hella spot lamps and blue wing mirror covers
• We’re informed that the rear crossmember was replaced some years ago by a land Rover dealer to the original chassis
• Surface rust evident on the chassis although it looks fundamentally sound
• The folding side steps and rear step are quite heavily corroded but appear operable
• Tow bar fitted
• Some corrosion to the nearside top corner of the bulkhead that does not appear excessive
• Little evidence of electrolytic corrosion and all five doors appear very sound

The Mechanics 

• 3.5-litre Rover V8 engine recently rebuilt by the vendor
• LT 95 gearbox operates smoothly in high and low range
• The vendor has fitted new rear brakes and a diff guard gasket
• Reportedly drives really well following the engine rebuild and other recommissioning work
• Exhaust centre silencer removed to make the exhaust note louder

Summary