Highlights

Restored by previous keeper and featured in LR magazine
New Exmoor trim tan vinyl seats and door cards
Replacement galvanized chassis and refurbished bulkhead
New black wheels with four new Avon tyres
Recent ignition parts and new plugs
Voluntary MOT valid until January 2026

The Appeal

The IIA lightly improved upon the stepchange that was the Series II because, quite simply, very little needed to change. And that continued throughout the models’ decade-long run. New competitors arrived, mainly from Japan, but none got close to Land Rover’s go-anywhere workhorse.

What made it great when new, still makes it great now. Even a 50+ year old example like this one can be put to hard work. You can’t say that about many similarly aged classics. And you certainly could subject this one to some tough love because it is in great shape following an extensive renovation by the previous keeper. The work was so good that it featured in a Land Rover magazine.

It included some desirable upgrades like a galvanised chassis and refurbished bulkhead. Now finished in light green with a recently fitted Exmoor tan interior, it is a beguiling mix of patina and new features, including parabolic springs.

The vendor reports that it runs and drives very well, with everything working as expected. To add reassurance, there is a fresh MOT to January 2026 despite this no longer being a legal requirement.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 1971
First UK registered April 1978
Previously recorded as black
Repainted in August 2017
Restored by previous keeper
Featured in a Land Rover magazine according to seller
V5 and MOT document available
Mileage cannot be verified due to lack of history
Garaged by current keeper
Recent new ignition parts and replacement plugs
MOT to 29th January 2026 with minor advisories
2,879 miles showing on last MOT

The Condition

Light green paintwork with characterful patina as shown
Restored by previous keeper to blend originality with modern reliability
New Exmoor trim tan vinyl seats, front and back
New door cards and Mountney wood rim steering wheel
Clean dash and switches with an added oil pressure gauge and 12V outlet
Fake teak style deck in rear
New front rubber signature series mats and replacement Lucas wiper blades
Blemishes on the paintwork where it has faded and worn through, adding to the patina look
Paint still shines up well and arguably suits the character of the vehicle
New wheels with 4 new Avon tyres, spare tyre is old
Sand-coloured Exmoor trim hood in good condition, also includes a black bikini top
Refurbished galvanised chassis with renovated and galvanised bulkhead
No reported faults with electrics, lighting, switchgear or dials

The Mechanics

2,286cc 4cyl petrol engine
4spd manual gearbox
Recent new ignition parts and plugs
Non-synchro Series 2A gearbox on first and second
Freewheeling hubs with 4x4 lever and hi/lo range lever engaging
Replacement steering parts and brake parts
Replacement parabolic springs
Runs, drives, and stops well and without issues according to seller
Minor advisory to note on current long MOT

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