Highlights
- Originally an AA vehicle from 1969
- Complete nut and bolt restoration performed
- Period-correct Series 2 petrol engine installed
- Fairy Overdrive and freewheeling hubs fitted
- Full photographic documentation of restoration available
The Appeal
The Land Rover Series 2a is widely noted as the finest iteration of the ever-iconic and capable off-road vehicle, representing the golden era of Land Rover's utilitarian design and rugged dependability with better build quality, better interior appointments and a philosophy of genuine, tangible improvement from its predecessor.
This particular 1969 88" example, affectionately named "Vlad" by its current owner, is a particularly handsome classics, beautifully balancing between restoration and factory originality. The resulting car is still identifiably Land Rover, ready and waiting for its lucky new owner who is sure to find it a very regarding classic.
This particular 1969 88" example, affectionately named "Vlad" by its current owner, is a particularly handsome classics, beautifully balancing between restoration and factory originality. The resulting car is still identifiably Land Rover, ready and waiting for its lucky new owner who is sure to find it a very regarding classic.
History and Paperwork
- Originally delivered as an Automobile Association vehicle in North London in March 1969
- In current ownership since 2023
- Originally yellow in colour, now finished in Marine Blue after several colour changes throughout its life
- Complete nut and bolt restoration performed with full photographic documentation available
- Named "Vlad" by the current owner, matching the car's distinctive plate
- MOT exempt
The Condition
- Soft top/rag top configuration
- Attractive Marine Blue livery
- Small dents preserved to maintain character
- Original AA badge installed on radiator grille
- New footwells and floor pans installed using 2mm thick steel
- New box under passenger seat
- Original dashboard retained with natural patina
- Upgraded steering wheel
- Seats in good overall order
The Mechanics
- 2,283cc 4-cylinder petrol engine
- Previously-fitted 1980s J18 engine replaced with period-correct Series 2 petrol engine
- Manual transmission with 5 gears
- Fairey Overdrive fitted
- Fairey freewheeling hubs installed
- Stripped to chassis and completely rebuilt
- New bearings, seals and gaskets throughout
- Rebuilt components include steering box, axles, gearbox, clutch, differentials, and track rod ends
- Engine fully rebuilt with new pistons and rings, new big end bearings and seals, rebuilt cylinder head, and new valve seals
- New inlet and outlet manifold
- Complete new exhaust system
- Restored wiring loom
- Electric fuel pump fitted
- New brakes and master cylinder
- New oil pressure gauge
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