Eric Minoff
Vice President, Head of Department - US
LOT 29
1967 Land Rover Series IIA NADA Six-Cylinder 109 Station Wagon Chassis no. 343-00469-A (see text) Engine no. 343-00453-A
Sold for US$35,000 inc. premium
Lot 29
1967 Land Rover Series IIA NADA Six-Cylinder 109 Station Wagon
Audrain Concours Auction|29 September 2023, 16:00 EDT|Newport, Rhode Island, International Tennis Hall of Fame
1967 Land Rover Series IIA NADA Six-Cylinder 109 Station Wagon
Chassis no. 343-00469-A (see text)
Engine no. 343-00453-A
Chassis no. 343-00469-A (see text)
Engine no. 343-00453-A
2,625cc, Overhead Valve Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Single Downdraft Carburetor
123bhp
4-Speed, 3-4 Synchronized, Manual Transmission with 2-Speed Hi-Lo Transfer Case
Front and Rear Live Axle Suspension
4-Wheel Drum Brakes
*Original 'North America Dollar Area' Export
*British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate on file
*One of only 811 NADA Series IIAs built
*Formerly owned by noted collector Jim Taylor
*Features replacement galvanized chassis, overdrive, and free-wheel hubs
THE CAR OFFERED
Here in America commencing in 1966, to counter critique that their 2.25 liter fours were underpowered, Land Rover offered a new six cylinder powerplant on their Station Wagons. Designated with '343' prefixed chassis numbers, in addition to the extra horses, the car could be recognized by their dash parts being covered in a plastic finish rather than painted, and they also benefitted from dual heated front windshields. Ultimately, they retreated back to selling only 88-inch vehicles after a mere 811 of these North American Dollar Area cars were sold.
According to its British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate, 343-00469-A was built on November 6, 1966 and dispatched 8 days later to The Rover Company of North America, New York, USA, its original color noted as red. The 6-Cylinder NADA 'Rover was found on Cape Cod by its former owner, noted car guy Jim Taylor, in the late 1980s, long before he had become a habitual car collector. In his family for decades, it served as a family workhorse, being frequently used as a ski transit as well as something for young members to learn how to drive on!
In later years, after enduring many long winters, in 2007 he elected to replace the chassis with a new British Atlantic galvanized frame (a common thing to do), with this work being carried out by Cityside Garage of Holliston, Mass. and including new springs and exhaust. It was also repainted in its original color at some point. The current owner acquired the Land Rover directly from Mr. Taylor's collection. Viewed today, aside from its frame, the car appears largely original. Its exterior has a matted or patinated finish which seems to suit it well, while the interior for the most part is of period correct mottled grey fabric. With recent expenditure including a recorded radiator and rebuilt water pump, this is an extremely rare USA variant of the 'best 4x4 by far', which would be at home in any race paddock or farm.
Single Downdraft Carburetor
123bhp
4-Speed, 3-4 Synchronized, Manual Transmission with 2-Speed Hi-Lo Transfer Case
Front and Rear Live Axle Suspension
4-Wheel Drum Brakes
*Original 'North America Dollar Area' Export
*British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate on file
*One of only 811 NADA Series IIAs built
*Formerly owned by noted collector Jim Taylor
*Features replacement galvanized chassis, overdrive, and free-wheel hubs
THE CAR OFFERED
Here in America commencing in 1966, to counter critique that their 2.25 liter fours were underpowered, Land Rover offered a new six cylinder powerplant on their Station Wagons. Designated with '343' prefixed chassis numbers, in addition to the extra horses, the car could be recognized by their dash parts being covered in a plastic finish rather than painted, and they also benefitted from dual heated front windshields. Ultimately, they retreated back to selling only 88-inch vehicles after a mere 811 of these North American Dollar Area cars were sold.
According to its British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate, 343-00469-A was built on November 6, 1966 and dispatched 8 days later to The Rover Company of North America, New York, USA, its original color noted as red. The 6-Cylinder NADA 'Rover was found on Cape Cod by its former owner, noted car guy Jim Taylor, in the late 1980s, long before he had become a habitual car collector. In his family for decades, it served as a family workhorse, being frequently used as a ski transit as well as something for young members to learn how to drive on!
In later years, after enduring many long winters, in 2007 he elected to replace the chassis with a new British Atlantic galvanized frame (a common thing to do), with this work being carried out by Cityside Garage of Holliston, Mass. and including new springs and exhaust. It was also repainted in its original color at some point. The current owner acquired the Land Rover directly from Mr. Taylor's collection. Viewed today, aside from its frame, the car appears largely original. Its exterior has a matted or patinated finish which seems to suit it well, while the interior for the most part is of period correct mottled grey fabric. With recent expenditure including a recorded radiator and rebuilt water pump, this is an extremely rare USA variant of the 'best 4x4 by far', which would be at home in any race paddock or farm.
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