Highlights

Documented military history with British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certification
Previous sympathetic body-off restoration
Engine professionally rebuilt in 2022 by Land Rover specialist Glencoyne Engineering
ULEZ compliant
Garage stored by both current and previous owner

The Appeal

The Series IIA is widely regarded as the definitive classic Land Rover, combining the iconic styling of the early models with improved performance and usability over the original Series I.

This 109" long-wheelbase example started life in the military. At some point, it gained a Series III bulkhead and dashboard/controls and was eventually registered in 1973 ('L' suffix). It has undergone a previous body-off restoration and benefits from a 2022 engine rebuild by specialist Glencoyne Engineering. It presents in exceedingly smart condition for its age while retaining all of its original character:

The vendor tells us"

"The previous owner carried out a Haynes-recommended 3,000-mile service at 50,229 miles on 22/04/2023. The service also included flushing out and replacement of the brake and clutch fluids, and replacement of all fuel hoses with ethanol-resistant hoses.

"Last April the underbody was professionally cleaned and WaxOyl preservative applied. Last June, I stripped, ultrasonically cleaned and rebuilt the carburetor; fitted a new electronic ignition, coil and spark plugs; and replaced the front differential oil seal. It also has new wiper blades fitted.

"It drives as a classic Land Rover should. I get recognition waves from members of the public and other Land Rover users. I also get very positive comments on the condition of the vehicle when I take it to Car Shows."

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History and Paperwork

Started life in 1964 with the British Armed Forces as a Series 2A (documented in Heritage Trust Certificate)
Later gained a Series III bulkhead and dashboard/controls
Registered in 1973 (L Registration)
Previous sympathetic body-off restoration
Garage stored by the current and previous owner
Tax and MOT exempt
ULEZ compliant
50,675 miles indicated
Haynes Owners Workshop Manual is included
British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certified copy of factory record
Haynes manual
Two sets of keys
Receives recognition from the public and other Land Rover users
Gets positive comments on condition at car shows

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The Condition

Painted in Land Rover Bronze Green and Limestone
Paintwork has patina as befits the vehicle's age and type
Front passenger windscreen has wiper scratches, we are told
Both cab side windows have minor scratches
Interior is clean and in good condition
New front rubber mats fitted
Rear mat in good condition
Rear cab roof body seal is perished and needs replacement
Chassis and bodywork are reportedly "rust-free and very solid"
Fold down rear side seats fitted
Halogen headlamps fitted
Two spare wheels
Storage dust cover
Original tools, including starting handle, wheel nut wrench, and long differential oil plug wrench
Tyres are good with plenty of tread, we are told

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The Mechanics

2.25-litre petrol engine
Four-speed manual transmission with selectable low-range and four-wheel drive
Free-wheeling front hubs fitted
Engine starts first time with choke and runs well
Engine, gearbox and mechanical components appear factory-standard, the vendor states
Gearbox and clutch work properly, we are told
Small oil leak on the gearbox
Brake pipe replacement
Heater motor replaced
Adjustable height tow hitch fitted
Engine rebuilt in 2022 by Land Rover specialist Glencoyne Engineering Norfolk Ltd
Lead-free cylinder head conversion completed
Engine just about run in, we are told
New electronic ignition
Weber carburettor overhauled
"Drives as a classic Land Rover should", the vendor says

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