£15,000
Location
Mid Northumberland
Chassis Number
Engine number
Fuel
Petrol
Year registered
1968
Colour
Mid grey
Short/Long wheelbase
Short wheelbase
Peter Robson
Published 07/07/2025 - 2 days ago

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Title
1968 Land Rover Series 2a
Description

Grey, canvas roof; low mileage (46,000), owned by the same family since new; petrol 2.3 litre, classified as a Historic Vehicle (no tax or MoT required). The following items were added to the car when purchased new, ie factory fittings: Fairy Overdrive on all gears; windscreen washer kit; heater and demister; free wheeling hubs; fuel filler padlock; rear seats / cushions; hand throttle control; front and rear towing plates; two front Rover safety belts.

This Land Rover has only been used for domestic, never agricultural or commercial use; Garaged throughout from purchase. Chassis and bulkhead both solid. Not used for last 20 years, so significant maintenance required to get it road worthy again. Now running well and insured for the road. Complete with original Land Rover ‘Instructional Literature’ (Maintenance Manual, Instruction Manual) in as-new condition as well as numerous receipts, including the original 1968 purchase receipt from Henlys of London for £780!

Extensive recent maintenance carried out, over £3k on work. Condition is good but not concurs.  The following parts have been sorted:

Starter motor, repaired 2021.

New battery, 100 Amp

Zenith carb serviced, overhaul kit

New fuel tank (2022), including new outriggers and new float level unit

New brake master cylinder

New brake slave cylinders on all four wheels

New clutch master cylinder

All hydraulic brake and clutch pipes replaced with copper pipes

All flexible hydraulic hoses replaced

New brake shoes all round, front and rear

Handbrake serviced

New fuel pump (mechanical)

New rear silencer

Replaced dynamo with reconditioned unit

New voltage regulator control box

New fuel gauge sender unit

New inlet manifold

New exhaust manifold

Viewing welcome, contact me. More photos can be provided if interested.

Price – Judging by other sales, our Land Rover is probably worth somewhere in the mid £teens, but any reasonable offer will be welcome. Please contact me through the Club.

Land Rover located in mid Northumberland, and is currently taxed and insured.



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