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1961 Land Rover Series II 109

United Kingdom • 2 Mar 2024 • Lot 281

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1961 Land Rover Series II 109 is a rare model in good condition. It boasts a well-maintained engine, sympathetically re-upholstered interior, and overhauled braking system, along with a documented ownership history, making it a highly collectable vehicle.

Condition

7

The listing mentions that the paint and engine are in good condition, and the interior has been sympathetically re-upholstered. The braking system has been completely overhauled. The car has been well-maintained with a significant file of papers to substantiate ownership history. It is described as highly usable and charming, and a rare treat to find one in such condition.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

151101378

Odometer:

41,117 miles

Reg Number:

8851 RO

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The successor to the successful Series I was the Series II, which saw a production run from 1958 to 1961.

It came in 88" (2,200mm) and 109" (2,800mm) wheelbases.

This was the first Land Rover to receive the attention of Rover’s styling department, their chief stylist David Bache produced the familiar ‘barrel side’ waistline to cover the vehicle’s wider track and the improved design of the truck cab variant, introducing the curved side windows and rounded roof still used on current Land Rovers.

The Series II was the first vehicle to use the well-known 2.25 litre petrol engine, although the first 1,500 or so short wheelbase models retained the 52hp (39kW) 2.0 litre petrol engine from the Series I.

This larger petrol engine produced 72hp (54kW) and was closely related to the 2.0 litre diesel unit still in use.

This engine became the standard Land Rover unit until the mid-1980s when diesel engines became more popular.

First registered on 24th August 1961 and delivered new to James Ha...