LOT 388

1968 Land Rover Series IIA 4x4 Recovery Truck Registration no. VPB 28F Chassis no. 25114123D

Estimate: £15,000 - £18,000

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Lot 388

1968 Land Rover Series IIA 4x4 Recovery Truck
Registration no. VPB 28F Chassis no. 25114123D

Bonhams MPH December Auction|11 December 2020, 13:00 GMT|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

1968 Land Rover Series IIA 4x4 Recovery Truck
Registration no. VPB 28F
Chassis no. 25114123D

Odometer reading 48270
MoT expiry date: exempt

*Owned from new
*Equipped with jib, winch, and additional lights
*Never restored but always maintained
*Original logbook

Some ten years after the original'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 continue to characterise the Land Rover today. Introduced in 1958, the Series II was available with either the 2,286cc petrol engine or the newly developed 2,052cc diesel first seen in 1956. By this time the original permanent four-wheel drive freewheel transmission had been superseded by the more conventional selectable two- or four-wheel drive arrangement, with a set of low ratios available if required with the latter option selected. The Series II's arrival also marked the standardisation of only two different wheelbase lengths - 88" and 109" - the Series I's 107" option being dropped.
This Series IIA recovery truck has been owned from new by the Clacy & Sons Garage in Whitchurch, Hampshire. Noteworthy features include a Harvey Frost hand-operated jib; front winch; additional front lights; and flashing lights on the roof. Driving well, the vehicle boasts all new brakes and twin batteries with isolators, so will always start. It has never been restored but has always been maintained. Offered with is original logbook, 'VPB 28F' represents a wonderful opportunity to buy a working Land Rover.

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Footnotes

Vendor Score Total: 72/100

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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 15/25
Body Work: 3
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 3
Glass: 3
Paint: 3
Wheels/Tyres: 3

INTERIOR TOTAL: 12/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 3
Headlining: 3
Seats: 3
Trim: 3

ENGINE TOTAL: 20/20
Mechanical components: 5
Running: 5
Starting: 5
Under Bonnet: 5

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 12/20
Axles: 3
Brakes: 3
Gearbox/Clutch: 3
Suspension: 3

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 10/10
Ancillary components: 5
Main components: 5

Car History File: 3/5

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