Description
Highlights
Seven-seater soft-top Series II
MOT, road tax and ULEZ-exempt
Retains original engine and gearbox
Fully rebuilt on a new galvanised chassis
Bronze Green paint and Sand canvas finish
This remarkably well-preserved Series II model was built in January 1960 with the classic 88-inch wheelbase, finished in Bronze Green and supplied with a canvas roof. Remarkably, its next owner will enjoy the same driving experience as its first registered keeper did, with the original 2.25-litre petrol engine and gearbox still in extremely good order. Minor upgrades have been incorporated only where they aid usability, like a new electronic starter motor and modern exhaust.
Despite its heritage and original mechanicals, this Series II Land Rover has been fully rebuilt and restored, with a brand new galvanised Richards chassis, undersealed axles and a fully rebuilt bulkhead. It features Lucas wiper motors and a Smiths heater with new demisters, while the original lights and mirrors are joined by Series II hinges, vent flaps and a radiator panel. The period-correct interior incorporates a wire steering wheel, vent knobs and seat belts for the rear bench seats, and the Sand Canvas hood was replaced in 2020 as part of the wider refurbishment.
Described by its owner as being "iconic, usable and future proof", it's rare to find any vehicle which has had such a sympathetic rebuild, combining tasteful upgrades and retained original features both internally and externally.
The History and Paperwork
Fully serviced in March 2025
BMIHT certified copy of the factory record
Original owner's maintenance manual
Ring binder of historic paperwork
Extensive details of 2020 rebuild
Original Rover Co manufacturer plaque
Comprehensively restored inside and out
Three-abreast up front plus rear bench seats with belts
Sand canvas soft top in very good overall condition
Rear-mounted spare wheel could be relocated to bonnet
Lightly marked Bronze Green paint with aged galvanised trim
The Mechanics
2.25-litre petrol
Four-speed manual gearbox with low-range and four-wheel drive
New shocks and electrics, plus rebuilt ancillaries
New electronic starter motor and demisters to aid liveability
Rear oil seal, clutch and flywheel replaced in 2023
Has original engine, gearbox, lights and mirrors
Spare wheel mounted between rear bench seats