Highlights
- Genuine ex-South African Defence Force (SADF) military vehicle
- Spent its life in dry climes of South Africa until 2024
- Rare 2.6L 6-cylinder petrol engine
- Original SADF military modifications including extended tub and relocated fuel tank
- Low mileage of 81,700 km (50,768 miles)
- ULEZ/LEZ, MOT & Tax Exempt
The Appeal
Land Rovers are amongst the most storied of classic vehicles. And few can be as storied as this 1967 Series IIA which has recently arrived from the dry, cossetting climes of South Africa.
That is a clue to its history. This well-preserved South African-built 109 pick up began its life with the South African Defence Force (SADF), where it likely supported border force, logistics and reconnaissance operations. For this it was carefully modified, including extended tub and overhang, relocated fuel tank, reinforced chassis and checkerplate to wing tops and sills. It retains these and its many other original features.
It arrived in the UK in autumn 2024 and carries correct importation and registration documentation. There is also some history from its time in South Africa.
As a low-mileage LWB pick up, this stately Land Rover is in very good condition for its age. There are inevitable signs of use, but with a vehicle like this, would you want it otherwise? The vendor notes an area of chassis that requires attention, but otherwise this looks a very solid and usable pick up with some fascinating provenance.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1967 as a South African Defence Force military vehicle
- We understand this is a South African-built ‘CKD’ model
- Imported from South Africa with full import documentation and South African Police clearance
- UK registered 22nd October 2024
- One registered keeper since arriving in the UK
- UK Customs and VAT payment records (NOVA) available
- Currently registered with the DVLA with UK age-related plates issued
- Has Historic Vehicle status, making it tax and MOT exempt in the UK
- Service history and copies of original South African logbooks included
- Right-hand drive from factory
- Retains its original chassis and rare factory 2.6L 6-cylinder engine
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- Retains its SADF modifications as listed below
SADF modifications:
- Extended Tub and overhang chassis for increased load capacity
- Repositioned and larger rear fuel tank
- Inset Fuel Can Holders & Tool Mounts on both sides, for jerry cans and field equipment
- Heavy-duty chassis
- Salisbury Rear Axle for military payloads
- Diamond plate reinforcement with checker plate on bonnet wings & lower body panels
- Bonnet-mounted spare wheel
- Canvas soft-top with clear windows is a period-correct military configuration
- Map and document holder on passenger door for tactical navigation
- Military specification vertical front side lights and indicators
- Original SADF military Olive Drab paint beneath respray
The Condition
- Older restoration in tan/sand paint with some deterioration to note as shown
- We are told that beneath the paint is the original Olive Drab military paint
- Areas of paint flake and ageing to note in photos
- Heavy-duty chassis designed for military payloads
- Extended tub and overhang chassis for increased load capacity
- Bodywork is generally straight and presentable with areas to note in photos
- Large and practical rear pick up layout with extended load bed with cage and cover
- Retains many of its original SADF features as detailed above and shown in photos
- Vendor reports that bulkhead appears in very good condition due to dry SA climate
- Chassis is generally solid with minor front chassis leg repair needed as shown
- Features military-specific diamond plate reinforcement on bonnet wings and lower body panels
- Fitted with period-correct canvas soft-top with clear windows
- White steel wheels with all-terrain tyres as shown
- Fitted with 5 new BF Goodrich All-Terrain tyres
- Equipped with bonnet-mounted spare wheel
- Inset fuel can holders and tool mounts on both sides for jerry cans and field equipment
- Map and document holder on passenger door remains intact
- Three-seat layout with generally well kept cabin in functional, usable condition
The Mechanics
- Rare 2.6L 6-cylinder petrol engine
- Four-speed manual transmission with selectable low-range and four-wheel drive
- Stronger military-specification Salisbury rear axle for improved durability
- Repositioned and larger rear fuel tank
- The vendor states the vehicle is fully roadworthy and can be test-driven
- Odometer shows 81,700 km (50,768 miles)
- No reported running or driving issues
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