Highlights
- Rover P5B 3.5 V8 engine conversion
- Range Rover differentials fitted
- New hood fitted in 2024
- Significant fuel system and cooling work completed in 2024
- Historic vehicle status - exempt from Tax and MOT
The Appeal
Often celebrated as the peak of the traditional Landie, the Series 2A is an immensely capable, rugged and gleefully simple off-roader that continues to resonate immensely. The gentle upgrades from the Series One made for an altogether more usable vehicle that made it utterly perfect for rural environments and the pastoral landscape.
This particular 1968 example stands out from the crowd with its powerful V8 conversion, offering significantly more performance than the standard model while maintaining the classic Land Rover character. With recent mechanical work including a new clutch, fuel system overhaul, and cooling system improvements, this canvas-topped Series 2A combines vintage charm with enhanced capability and the distinctive soundtrack of a Rover V8 engine.
This particular 1968 example stands out from the crowd with its powerful V8 conversion, offering significantly more performance than the standard model while maintaining the classic Land Rover character. With recent mechanical work including a new clutch, fuel system overhaul, and cooling system improvements, this canvas-topped Series 2A combines vintage charm with enhanced capability and the distinctive soundtrack of a Rover V8 engine.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1968
- Purchased by the current owner on 30 May 2022
- New clutch installed in September 2022
- Significant work to fuel system and cooling in 2024
- New fuel tank and sumo installed in 2024
- Fuel system cleaned and radiator remounted in 2024
- Historic vehicle status - exempt from Tax and MOT
The Condition
- Original condition with age-related patina
- Marine blue paintwork is true to the car with only gentle wear
- Canvas hood was newly fitted in 2024
- The vendor reports that the car has a sound chassis and bulkhead
- New Brit part front seats and rear seat cushions
- Mostly original, with additional rev counter for the V8
- All main switches working
- Checker plate insert for rear load area bed
The Mechanics
- Rover P5B 3.5 V8 engine
- 4-speed manual transmission
- Range Rover differentials fitted
- Engine bay is in good overall order
- Stainless exhaust
- New brake servo fitted
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