Eric Minoff
Vice President, Head of Department - US
LOT 167
1963 Land Rover Series IIA 109" Station Wagon Chassis no. 26401757a
Sold for US$41,440 inc. premium
Lot 167
1963 Land Rover Series IIA 109" Station Wagon
1963 Land Rover Series IIA 109" Station Wagon
Chassis no. 26401757a
Chassis no. 26401757a
2,2286cc Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
Single Downdraft Carburetor
77bhp
4-Speed, 3-4 Synchronized, Manual Transmission
2-Speed Hi-L0 Transfer Case
Front and Rear Live Axle Suspension
4-Wheel Drum Brakes
*Roughly 22,000 original miles
*Beach ready Marine Blue Example
*Complete with original owner's manual
*Quite possibly the best 4x4xFar
THE LAND ROVER SERIES IIA
Some ten years after the original Land Rover's introduction it was felt that the time had come to update the Land Rover's somewhat primitive slab-sided styling. The result was the Series II, which featured the more rounded sides that would characterize the Land Rover to the end. Introduced in 1958, the Series II was available with the 2,286cc petrol engine. By this time the original permanent four-wheel drive freewheel transmission had been superseded by the more conventional selectable two- or four-wheel drive arrangement, with a set of low ratios available if required with the latter option engaged. For the Series IIA the diesel engine was enlarged to 2,286cc and a new 12-seater model introduced on the longer (109") wheelbase chassis.
THE MOTOR CAR OFFERED
This sensational example of the famed Land Rover has benefitted from 3 caring and detailed owners over the course of its half century and today appears with just around 22,000 miles on the clock at the time of cataloging. Much of the vehicle's original components from the hardware, engine, transmission, and even the remarkable rhino hide vinyl seats can be found in wonderfully preserved condition. To keep the vehicle in tip-top shape, some mechanical and cosmetic work has been carried out. The axles, suspension, and brakes both received an overhaul, while the exterior has been resprayed in proper Marine Blue lacquer paint. the headliner was entirely replaced with a new headliner from Badger Interior Coachwork of South Dennis, MA. All four corners of the truck feature new 16" wheels and the original wiring harness was gone over wire by wire and re-wrapped. Furthermore, equipment like an original Kodiak heater can be found in the front passenger compartment. A recent inspection by a Bonhams specialist revealed the vehicle to be running well with the engine firing along with metronome consistency. On file are a collection of receipts and notes describing the work done in addition to an owner's manual, service card, and dealer manual.
Equally at home in trundling through downtown as it is fording rivers in the amazon, the Land Rover is truly an automotive icon. A fine example such as this is sure to be a jewel within any collection.
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