This super-early Series II Land Rover could be yours

| 25 Feb 2020
Classic & Sports Car – This super-early Series II Land Rover could be yours

It’s believed to be the second oldest Land Rover Series II Station Wagon in existence and it’s heading to auction with an estimate of £18-22,000.

It is therefore not hard to see why it caught our eye.

This 109” Land Rover will go under the hammer with Classic Car Auctions on 28-29 March.

And it’s a wonderful contrast to the concours-ready, multi-million pound machines we’re often drawn to.

Classic & Sports Car – This super-early Series II Land Rover could be yours
Classic & Sports Car – This super-early Series II Land Rover could be yours

Classic & Sports Car – This super-early Series II Land Rover could be yours
Classic & Sports Car – This super-early Series II Land Rover could be yours

Chassis number 30 is a 1959 example that has been with its present owner for the last year.

Sadly, it is being sold with no history file, but it does boast a solid original chassis – indeed, the auction house says it has been refreshed with the focus on retaining its originality.

With this in mind, its original ‘Elephant Hide’-trimmed bench seats are noteworthy, plus its door cards and trim – all original, too – are said to be in good condition.

Classic & Sports Car – This super-early Series II Land Rover could be yours
Classic & Sports Car – This super-early Series II Land Rover could be yours

Classic & Sports Car – This super-early Series II Land Rover could be yours
Classic & Sports Car – This super-early Series II Land Rover could be yours

Under the bonnet is its original 2.25-litre petrol engine with swan-neck exhaust manifold, mated to the car’s original transmission.

It’s recently had a bare-metal respray, and with its ‘safari’ roof and one-piece doors, it is certainly packed with interesting features.

And having covered 57,500 miles, this Land Rover surely has a great many adventures still ahead of it.

Now looking for a new owner, it has been consigned to next month’s CCA Classic Car and Restoration Show sale at the NEC Birmingham – check out the full lot list here.

Images: Alan Kenny


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