1961 Land Rover Series II 88in

Description

Tidy SII from 12-year ownership; extensively refurbished in 2016 with new rear cross member, engine and gearbox rebuild, fitment of O/D, Exmoor Trim canvas top and seats; regularly used since

Built in July 1960 and first registered in January 1961, this lovely Land Rover Series II has remained a UK model, Home Market spec truck, fitted with the venerable 2.2 litre four-cylinder petrol engine finished in Bronze Green and was supplied new by London by Henly’s of London, according to the BMI Heritage Certificate on file.

Our vendor has enjoyed the truck since purchase in February 2011 during which time he has gently restored it and used it regularly. Works undertaken by our vendor between 2011 and 2016 include a strip-down to chassis and bulkhead, then soda blasted.  A new rear cross member was fitted along with an outrigger with the whole structure painted with Jawel 2k anti-corrosion paint.  The bulkhead was also repaired and protected along with the axles.

New leaf springs were fitted with new bushes, U-bolts and shocks. The engine was stripped and rebuilt  along with the gearbox and a ‘Roverdrive’ Overdrive fitted for easier driving in modern traffic.

A stainless steel exhaust, new Autosparks wiring harness and lights have also been fitted with all galvanised parts re-galvanised too.  The wheels were treated to a soda blast and refinished in Bronze green with new tyres including the spare.  Brake pipes have also been renewed  with new shoes, cylinders and master cylinder.  A new front bumper, wing mirrors, door rubbers and tailgate rubbers were also fitted.

Inside, a set of Exmoor Trim delux seats have been installed with factory rear seats fitted and a new Exmoor Trim canvas top really finishes it off.

Our vendor used the vehicle on the 70^th Anniversary parade up the hill at Goodwood which was a super event by all accounts, and he has continued to enjoy the truck regularly.

The history file includes the V5C, aforementioned BMI certificate, 14 old MOTs, list of works carried out by the vendor, 70th Anniversary parade docs and an old-style V5.

Ready to be enjoyed, this is a lovely and very usable example with much to offer.

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