1960 Land Rover Series II 88"

Highlights

Recently resprayed in military drab green
Garaged by the last two owners
Complete with overdrive and free-wheeling front hubs
Original 2.25L petrol engine with a new alternator fitted in May 2023

The Appeal

Built between 1958 and 1961, the Series II was the first major evolution of the original concept and its David Bache-penned lines would be used up until 2016. That makes it a very important vehicle in Land Rover's illustrious history and we're delighted to offer this very usable example from 1960.

In its open-topped configuration, complete with canvas tilt, this Land Rover looks a lot of fun. While it does require some minor work, such as replacing the outriggers and addressing a previous repair on the rear crossmember, it runs very well, is eminently drivable and has been garaged during recent years. It's been refinished in military drab paintwork which really suits its utilitarian design and matches the tine-earned patina of the bodywork.

For those seeking a nice little winter project, this would be a great candidate.

History and Paperwork

Rare Series II, supplied to the UK in RHD in 1960
83,030 miles indicated
14 previous registered keepers
Purchased from a private seller in April 2022
No service book, but service documentation and MOT certificates from 2012 accompany the car
The vehicle does not currently have a valid MOT (and is exempt) but the vendor chose to submit it for testing in order to record the faults
The MOT found the replacement of outriggers and a couple of patches on the chassis are required
We're informed that the Land Rover has been garaged by the last two owners

The Condition

Suitably patinated as befits a vehicle of this age and purpose
Resprayed sometime in the past few years and is military green
The galvanised cappings, screen surround and bumper have been overpainted
Complete with its removable door tops
Presents well as a 1960 LR Series 2 with many original features
The alloy bodywork is commendably straight overall, with just some small dents and creases
The photographs suggest the bulkhead is sound and has likely undergone past repair work
We're advised that the chassis outriggers require replacement/patching (see photographs)
Rear cross member requires further repair following some remedial work completed by a previous owner
Many original features; dials have been swapped around in the past and an amp meter fitted rather than a temperature gauge
Original frame and canvas includes; some wear to the interior straps that secure the hood internally to the windscreen mounts, however, the hood is otherwise in very

The Mechanics

2.25-litre four-cylinder petrol engine
Aftermarket air cleaner fitted in lieu of the original oilbath item
Manual transmission with 4 gears plus low-range and selectable four-wheel-drive
The vendor notes a leaf spring shackle pin is worn (front nearside)
New alternator fitted in May 2023
Minor work required to replace the outriggers and to remedy a previous repair on the rear cross member
The vendor informs us that the Land Rover drives very well indeed

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