Highlights
- Supplied new in expedition-ready overland specification by Land Rover in Marseille
- Has spent most of its life in Algeria and Morrocco
- In the ownership of the same French family from 1969 until 2016
- Remains exceptionally original, complete and well-preserved
- Period export specification list present, along with French registration paperwork and a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate
The Appeal
It’s the spirit of adventure which draws many to the Land Rover marque. At one point it was estimated over half the world’s population encountered a Land Rover before any other kind of motorised transportation, and it was cars like this Series IIA which dared to go where no car had ventured before.
Ordered new from Land Rover in expedition-ready overland specification, this Series IIA found its way to Algeria, spending the majority of its life there and Morocco, finally making its way back to its country of manufacture. It remains exceptionally original for its age and numbers matching. The most notable deviation from the standard was a colour change from Pastel Green to Limestone - carried out to better cope with desert temperatures.
Refurbished in 2016/17 and since forming part of a collection, a change of circumstances now forces its sale. If you’re looking for a classic Land Rover with genuine globe-trotting pedigree from new, this is an unmissable opportunity.
The History and Paperwork
- Factory left-hand drive
- In one family French ownership from 1969 until 2016
- Spent most of its life in Algeria
- The current owner acquired it from a Goodwood Estate member of staff
- Original correspondence with J.R. Marcel Land Rover, Marseilles which details the overland optional extras specified from new
- We’re assured that its engine and gearbox are numbers matching
- The 50,827 kilometres indicated are believed to be genuine
- Now part of a collection
- Retains its Parissien registration and documentation
- Not currently UK road registered
- Heritage certificate attained from the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust
- Copy of the original ‘Rover Distributors and Dealers (Export Version)’ catalogue
- Refurbished in 2016/17 although having been stationary for a period, the vendor informs us further light recommissioning should be carried out prior to regular use
The Condition
- Off-road specification with crash bar reinforcement to the front bumper specified from new and still in place
- Factory Land Rover snorkel
- Ventilated Safari roof, galvanised roof rack and fixed ladder
- Additional dashboard-mounted grab handle for traversing uneven terrain
- The dry climate of North Africa has preserved the chassis, bulkhead and alloy bodywork very well
- There is evidence of some chassis repairs in the past, although these all look well-executed
- Refinished in Limestone to better cope with bright sunlight and high temperatures
- The original Pastel Green paint is still evident under the bonnet
- The paint is in very good condition overall, with a light patina
- Straight bodywork, free from any notable dents
- Retains its original upholstery besides the driver’s seat squab which has been replaced
- Retains its correct door cards, Hardura and ribbed rubber matting in the rear
- Original black instrument panel (not repainted)
- 12-seater station wagon specification
- Some of the rubber door seals have deteriorated somewhat
- Some age-related deterioration evident to the door cards
- New tyres recently fitted to the OEM steel wheels
The Mechanics
- Numbers matching 2.25-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and four-speed manual gearbox
- Selectable low range and four-wheel drive reportedly in good working order
- Key ignition and more modern wipers fitted
- Recently upgraded to electronic ignition
- Refurbished in 2016/17 to MOT standard
- The vendor reports that it drives well, although advises some light recommissioning should be carried out since the Land Rover has seen limited use in recent years
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