1959 Land Rover Series II 88"

Highlights

• Complete ground-up restoration over 10 years
• Restoration just completed to highly original specification
• Extensively rebuilt 2.25-litre petrol engine
• New Exmoor Trim hood and refurbished interior
• Highly presented ‘collector quality’ example
• Very little use since restoration completed

The Appeal

The Series II was the first Land Rover to receive the David Bache ‘barrel side’ treatment, in the process creating an iconic profile that has endured to the present day. These heavily revised models also got the new 2.25L 72hp petrol engine, a desirable option that is fitted to this excellent 1959 example.

The vendor acquired it in 2015, quickly embarking on a 10-year renovation that has covered virtually every single aspect of the vehicle. He tells us that the priority was preserving the original specification, which is clear from the photos. It presents virtually ‘as new’ - this is definitely one for the collectors.

The attention to detail is impressive. Now finished in popular Bronze Green paintwork, it features tan Exmoor Trim hood and refurbished interior, including dials and speedo. The structure and mechanicals have also been extensively overhauled, including a rebuild of the original petrol engine. The odometer shows just 31 miles, suggestive of this lovely Series 2’s sparing use since completion.

Few classics are as evocative as an original Series II, and this example is amongst the best we’ve seen in a long while.

The vendor says:

“Very close to as good as they come it runs & drives beautifully with no vices, even the brakes work!”

History and Paperwork

• UK market RHD car first registered 19th May 1959
• Previously recorded as red colour, which was changed in 1994
• Purchased by the current keeper on 3rd February 2015
• Complete ground-up restoration over 10 years
• Dry stored in factory unit throughout restoration period
• Odometer replaced and now shows 31 miles
• Displayed mileage accumulated since the odometer was replaced
• MOT exempt
• Large history file as shown in photos
• V5C present
• Various old MOT certificates accompany the car

The Condition

• Extensively restored over 10 years by the current keeper to a high standard
• Refinished in Land Rover Bronze Green with paintwork in very good order
• Refurbished chassis as shown in photos
• Fitted with new Exmoor Trim hood and hood stick set
• Cabin renovated to ‘as original’ standard across virtually every fitting
• New black vinyl seats installed and look barely used
• Instruments restored, including a refurbished speedometer
• Hazard warning lights fitted
• Rubber boot mat with metal floor beneath

The Mechanics

• Rebuilt 2,286cc inline-four engine
• 4spd manual transmission with selectable low-range and four-wheel drive
• Engine fully reconditioned, including new bearings, crankshaft re-ground, rebored and new pistons
• Vendor states that the engine is the original unit
• Engine cylinder head rebuilt for lead-free fuel
• We're informed that the vehicle runs and drives well
• Brakes work properly, we are told

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