1959 Land Rover Series II 88" 2.25L Petrol

Highlights

• Reported one family owned from new
• Genuine barn find, discovered in the original owner's barn
• Complete Series II that is said to run and drive well
• Early Series II with dial vent openers and hard-top-mounted indicators
• Vendor reports a solid aluminium body and underside

The Appeal

Much of the joy of early Land Rovers is that their stories are as compelling as their capability. As working vehicles, those tales are generally visible across their bodywork and interiors.

Few, we suspect, are quite as storied as this remarkable 1959 survivor. Presented in unrestored ‘barn find’ condition, its panelwork speaks volumes about its 67 years. As you can see, the original grey paint has literally worn off, revealing the aluminium alloy panels beneath, which remain in generally good condition.

We’re told that it has remained in the same family from new and was found in the original keeper’s barn. As an early ‘home market’ Series II, it retains some desirable features like the dial vent openers and hard top-mounted indicators that were lost with later models. The vendor tells us that the 2.25L petrol engine starts easily and runs well.

What do with it? That’s the fascinating dilemma facing the buyer. Whatever happens, we hope at least some of its history is retained to entertain future generations.

Key Information

• Mileage: 85,886 miles indicated
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: exempt by age
• Technical specs: 2,250cc four-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual transmission, two-speed transfer case, four-wheel drive
• Paperwork: Documentation provided and are in the gallery

The Detail

• 88-inch short-wheelbase configuration with a fully box-welded frame
• Aluminium alloy body panels
• Features dial vent openers, found only on very early Series II examples
• Indicators mounted on the hard top sides, another early-production feature
• Originally finished in grey with a white hard top
• Majority of the paint has worn away to reveal bare aluminium with patina
• Some dents and deterioration to panelwork shown in photos
• The vendor reports the aluminium body panels and underside are solid
• Steel wheels in white with matching spare in good condition
• Three bench seats in grey vinyl with some age due to originality
• Aged interior with original fittings including three spoke sprung wheel
• We are told that the 2,250cc petrol engine starts on the button with a touch of choke
• The vendor states the vehicle drives well for its age
• Original jack and tools reportedly still present under the passenger outer seat

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