Car & Classic Dealer

John Brown 4x4 Ltd

Thirsk, York

1966 Land Rover® Series 2a *Incredible History* (GKT) RESERVED SOLD

For sale, through JOHN BROWN 4X4 LTD, Land Rover® Series 2a in Deep Bronze Green (1966).

MOT and Tax Exempt (still has current MOT until 30th January 2019 with no advisories). Petrol 2286cc with original Solex Carb. Elephant Hide Interior and Deluxe Trim. Free Wheeling Hubs. Just two keepers from new.

We are delighted to present for sale this incredible survivor having had one famous owner from new for the majority of its life. This vehicle was purchased new on 14th July 1966, for the princely sum of £804 and 3d - naturally the original bill of sale is included with this time warp vehicle. Extras were then purchased bringing the final total to £965, 8 Shillings and 11d.

The owner, Rachel Millet was a decorated war hero, having been awarded the Croix De Guerre for her bravery during WWII. She bought the vehicle new, and owned it until 2000, three years before her death in 2003 at the age of 89. The vehicle then passed to the second owner, who enjoyed very light yearly use, then we were fortunate enough to acquire it. It is therefore a two former keeper vehicle. The current mileage is 53, 937 but unfortunately we only have MOT's for the second owner, which showed when he acquired it the mileage was circa 45, 000. In this manner, we are unable to ascertain whether Rachel drove it 45, 000 miles in 40 years, or 140, 000 and perhaps we will never know this fact.

What we do know however is that the vehicle has survived in completely original condition, having never been painted or modified. The Patina is simply breathtaking and has taken around 60 years to achieve this finish.

The interior is also a piece of motoring history, and still enjoys the original Elephant Hide seats front and rear, at the cost of £10 originally. All the seats, with the exception of the passenger base, are in good original condition but we have still elected to supply the vehicle in completely original form, and therefore decided not to replace the repaired seat. It is most rare to see an interior that has survived, in particular a deluxe one - the door cards remain and even the black material trim piece which fits between the pedals is still present. The original floor mats also survive - which we have protected with a set of modern deluxe mats.

The vehicle has been put through our regular inspection schedule, and apart from the checks and top-ups that we carry out, we have just cleaned the inside and outside with warm soapy water as we do not wish to affect the patinas and finishes that are so hard to find nowadays.

The driving experience reflects the fact that the vehicle has led a sheltered life with just two owners in all those years - it feels smooth, compliant and is a joy to drive.

In summary, if you are looking for a Series 2a with incredible provenance in completely original condition then this is worth considering. We are looking for the third guardian for this vehicle since 1966 who will continue to enjoy and preserve it for generations to come.

RESERVED

Visit the website for comprehensive photos and a varied stock list of Series 1s, 2s and 3s. We Export Worldwide. John Brown 4x4 are the Market Leaders in Vintage Land Rover® Sales.

This advert has now been removed through sale or otherwise.
Please see the list below for similar live adverts.

Similar Adverts

The restoration is of the highest quality and includes refurbishing the bodywork, replacing worn parts and checking all other mechanical components. As part of our [re]creation concept, we reinvent many of the vehicle's handcrafted components, making the vehicle absolutely unique. Each vehicle is fitted with an aluminium ...

15 Feb 2024
France

Highly original and unmolested, with original log book showing it was first registered 9th July 1949. Chassis number 8666941 meaning it was vehicle no. 6941 off the production line. It has been registered on the modern DVLA computer system. Bought it as a restoration project in 2005. Since then: The engine has been ...

69,700
20 Feb 2024
Scotland
Private

2014 defender the last of the real defender model and i must say this example is in fantastic condition and with ultra low mileage and has been very well loved and looked after. It has never been used for any hard off road driving at all and its condition reflects this , All keys service and hand books and spare keys present ...

37,000
4 Feb 2024
Sussex
Private

Hallo, this land rover is currently under restoration with a view to completion late 2023 early 2024 expressions of interest are invited and the rebuild can be tailor made to suit the buyer. At present it has a Perkins Engine 4203 which is a period modification but it can also be supplied with a Land Rover 200 tdi ...

44,000
26 Mar 2024
Private

Nice early series 3 landrover with all the early features very original chassis good at back not good at front taken water pump off twenty years ago never put back on parts are there I’ve had engine running lovely sweet motor very hard to find standard unmolested landrover stress days it will make a very nice landrover ...

95,000
22 Mar 2024
Herefordshire
Private

1979 Land Rover 109 Series III 4x4 High/low range, Original Rover diesel engine Two Door / Long Wheel Base. Mint Green / White with Black Vinyl Interior, Left Hand Drive, 5 passenger, 4 Speed Manual Transmission, 2.5L 4Cyl Diesel Engine, 4 Wheel Drive, and Power Brakes.Convertible All the way from Spain! Hard to ...

25,627
5 Mar 2024
United States

1987 Land Rover Defender 90 3. 9 Rover V8 Engine (Range Rover) 4 Speed Automatic Gearbox (Range Rover) Date of first registration: 01/ 09/ 1987 Current Keeper since 13/ 05/ 2021 MOT valid until 08/ 01/ 2025 Keswick Green over Black Interior - New black 17” steel wheels with M&S tyres - Exmoor Trim full canvas ...

53,791
21 Mar 2024
Berkshire

Offered for sale due to emigration is a fine example of an early five-door Land Rover Discovery, first registered in 1992, powered by a 2.5L 200Tdi diesel engine through a 5-speed manual gearbox with high and low range. The car is finished in Carrigada Green Metallic (as per the ID plate – this colour was later referred ...

155,085
22 Feb 2024
Oxfordshire
Private

A restoration project still on its original Chassis and running gear. The Chassis is patched and it really wants doing better but though looking bad its saveable. The bulkhead again needs the normal footwell work but is saveable. It ran fine 8 years ago but i have not bothered to try now as it needs a ignition switch and ...

50,225
11 Feb 2024
Surrey
Private

1981 Land Rover Santana 109 Series III 4x4 Tan with Black Vinyl Front Seats. Dark Gray Carpeting, Left Hand Drive, 3 passenger, 5 Speed Manual Transmission, 2.5L 4Cyl Diesel Engine, 4 Wheel Drive, and Power Brakes. All the way from Spain! Hard to find Santana 109. Great Looking Truck. Similar to a Defender ...

14,696
19 Feb 2024
United States

Land Rover Defender Military - 110 G276COY 1990 2.5l Naturally Aspirated Diesel Original Military Vehicle in Singapore Land Rover Defender 110 1990 with a 1984 2.5 litre naturally aspirated diesel engine Right hand drive, Full body Spray to Land Rover Pastel Green, Brand New Seats front and rear bench seats ...

9,000
5 Feb 2024
London
Private

2008 landrover defender 90 county 2,4 puma tdci 6 speed, bespoke urban truck style one off build ,finished in metallic red with gloss black roof and chequer plate bonnet and sill protecters,massive high end spec,including remote central locking,electric windows,remaped,egr delete,de-cat exhaust with stainless steel milltec ...

98,000
2 Mar 2024
Berkshire
Private

Series 1 Land Rover 1959 2.0 Petrol. This is a stunning series 1 Land Rover, you'll struggle to find another one any better! It was fully restored in 2004. It has covered 10,500 in that time. Its never been used in wet weather since 2004 and dry stored in a heated garage. The chassis is better than new and has ...

10,500
15 Feb 2024
Derbyshire
Private