This majestic T2 has had just three previous owners and was delivered new to a partner in a London law firm in 1978.

The car had, and still has, the following specification, as evidenced in the document section.

‘Scots Pine’ green exterior paint with gold fine lines; beige hide upholstery; light ‘Fawn’ Ambla headlining; ‘Cumberland Stone’ carpets; and a top roll, instrument board roll, under-dash trim and radio surround in green hide.

The car’s mileage today is 197,635, which is ample testimony to the diligent care, repair and maintenance lavished upon the car during the course of its long life.

Much of the car’s contemporary condition and quality reflects the fact that nearly £14,000 was spent on it through the highly respected classic restorer Alan Carrington in 2012/13, at which time the odometer was showing 193,729 miles.

The work at that time included removing, refurbishing and reinstalling all interior wood and leather, and replacing all and any rotten metal in the sills and...