Seller's comments about 1970' Land Rover Series 2A
Land Rover Series 2A 88” 2. 25 diesel. First registered 06/ 10/ 1970. A superb low owner example (only 4 owners from new) that’s now benefitted from a huge amount of cost in a recent professional restoration to bring it to the standard it is today. A lovely example professionally painted in the period correct cool shade of pastel green (LRC 005) Details of the restoration work include: New replica Richards galvanised age related chassis correctly finished in gloss black as per factory original Axels stripped, shot blasted and rebuilt with all new seals, bearings and front swivels New rear leaf springs, 4 new shock absorbers and Dunlop rear straps All new brakes including LOF front brake drums, Mintex shoes, TRW slave cylinders and TRW master cylinder, Girling hose's and all new copper pipe's New clutch, master and slave cylinders Gearbox stripped, cleaned, inspected and rebuilt with wear parts replaced as required Engine stripped and rebuilt with new piston rings and big end bearings Head stripped cleaned, valves reground and fitted with new valve guides and seals Fuel injectors reconditioned New fuel tank and genuine filter New replica Auto Sparks loom and genuine Lucas voltage regulator All Lucas steel unit indicators, side lights, stop tail lights are correct to the age of the vehicle New Series 2A doors and alloy outer wings The bulkhead was in great order and has been blasted and then rebuilt with genuine fluted footwells and all internal parts have been painted with an internal frame coating paint and then waxoiled All rivets are correct solid alloy dome or capped end pot rivets as per original All re-galvanised capping's, windscreen surround etc New Exmoor trim galvanised roof hoops and canvas hood Rebuilt steering box and relay New exhaust New seats and seat belts 5 new 750/ 16 tyres and wheels blasted and repainted in the correct limestone paint New copper radiator as per original Starting handle, jack handle and wheel brace are all present With less than 100 miles since full restoration this beautiful Series 2A drives exceptionally well with smooth gear changes and a great positive steering feel and as Series Land Rovers go it’s lovely to drive. Reliable with the strong rebuilt diesel engine and finished to a great standard this Series is ready to go and be enjoyed come rain or shine. 68, 175 miles (unverified) Full photo and video file available upon request Nationwide delivery can be arranged HPI clear Will come with a full pre delivery inspection and fresh MOT (although tax and MOT exempt) (Selling on behalf of the owner)