Highlights
- Just two former keepers, both from the same family
- Exceedingly original
- Former 'Barn find' discovery
- Desirable truck cab configuration, complete with canvas tilt
- Comes with a BMIHT Heritage Certificate
The Appeal
While Land Rovers are ripe for modification, it's refreshing to see an original example like this charming 'Maltese Cross' late Series IIA from 1970. Resplendent in a patinated layer of evocative Bronze Green, this short-wheelbase Landy really looks the part in its handsome tuck cab configuration, complete with the obligatory canvas tilt covering the rear load area.
Having spent years in regular use on a farm before being stored in a barn, this Land Rover retains all its original panels and factory specification, making it increasingly rare in today's market where most examples have been heavily modified or rebuilt. The vendor tells us:
"The Land Rover has had two previous family owners. It was used once a day by a farmer until he died. His son took on ownership and after a could have years it was left in a barn for a number of years until the farm business terminated."
Complete with its Heritage Certificate confirming its provenance, this Series 2a offers the chance to own a piece of British motoring history in wonderfully authentic condition.
Having spent years in regular use on a farm before being stored in a barn, this Land Rover retains all its original panels and factory specification, making it increasingly rare in today's market where most examples have been heavily modified or rebuilt. The vendor tells us:
"The Land Rover has had two previous family owners. It was used once a day by a farmer until he died. His son took on ownership and after a could have years it was left in a barn for a number of years until the farm business terminated."
Complete with its Heritage Certificate confirming its provenance, this Series 2a offers the chance to own a piece of British motoring history in wonderfully authentic condition.
History and Paperwork
- 15,183 miles indicated
- First registered in 1970 with registration 'MTK 55H'
- Just two former registered keepers from new
- Originally used daily by a farmer until his passing
- Subsequently owned by the farmer's son before being stored in a barn for several years
- Comes with some service invoices
- Heritage Certificate confirming its authenticity
- MOT and road tax exempt
- Original key fob included
The Condition
- All original "Birmabright" alloy body panels in good condition for a 55-year-old vehicle
- Very straight for a Land Rover of this vintage
- Paintwork presents in fair condition, showing age-appropriate patina
- The galvanised cappings and windscreen frame appear in good shape
- The chassis appears in sound order, protected by a generous coat of oil film
- The bulkhead presents very well
- Comes with the original five wheels and some period tyres
- Interior shows expected wear but remains in fair condition for its age
- Original features preserved throughout
- Period accessories include the correct tool roll, bottle jack, starting handle and 12v inspection lamp
- Comes with original five wheels and some original tyres
- 'Razor edge' bonnet and 'Maltese Cross' grille retained
The Mechanics
- 2.25-litre four-cylinder NA diesel
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- Selectable low range and four-wheel drive
- Original dynamo still fitted
- All looks very original under the bonnet
- Reportedly runs and drives well
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