Highlights

Purchased from a Rover workshop and used as a service vehicle until recently
Fairey front free wheel hubs
Serviced before sale to be ready for its next owner

The Attractions

If you love essential and spartan cars, a Land Rover Series is the ideal car for you. They are undoubtedly among the easiest classic cars to handle and maintain and there are very few other vehicles with as much focus on functionality rather than comfort, regardless of their age.

This 1966 Land Rover is a Series IIA, but even the most experienced could mistake it for a Series III example, as the front wings and radiator grille have been replaced with components from the later model. As can be seen in the photographs, this Land Rover is in remarkably good condition for its age, and we have been assured that it has been carefully maintained, having been used for many years as a service vehicle by a Rover workshop.

History and Documentation

Right-hand drive
The seller informed us that this Land Rover was originally sold in Africa
The odometer shows 41,569 miles
It was later imported to Italy, in Pavia
The seller has informed us that this Land Rover was recently serviced and is ready for its next owner

Condition

Fitted with the front mudguards of a late Series IIA or Series III, with headlights on the mudguards
Series III radiator grille
Equipped with a sturdy roof rack with rear ladder
Tow hook
The chassis and firewall appear to be in good condition and evidence of some past repairs can be seen in the photo gallery
Original OEM steel rims mount tyres suitable for road use
Bodywork appears correct, with well-aligned panels and some minor dents normal for the vehicle type and age
Painted in a colour that appears to be Land Rover Marine Blue, with Limestone roof and wheels
Paint finish is a little glossy in places, but otherwise shiny and pleasant looking
The galvanised trim on the doors and bodywork has been painted in the body colour, as on the later Defender
The interior appears to be in good shape and has received some improvements
IIA Series bonnet and purpose-built dashboard
Aftermarket headlining and additional rubber mats
Deluxe' seat cover appears to be in good shape for its age

The Mechanics

Aspirated 2.25-litre four-cylinder diesel engine
Four-speed manual gearbox with selectable creeper gears and four-wheel drive
Fairey front free-wheel hubs
An additional heating circuit was fitted
Everything in the engine compartment looks original and in good condition

BEFORE BUYING

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