1967 Land Rover Other

109-inch wheelbase truck, wagon, convertible Removable cap truck

Four Cylinder, Gas

Four speed, high and low

24417887B

Clear

Gasoline

1967 Land Rover Series IIA 109 24417887B 70,000 miles Marine Blue Four cylinder, gas engine Hoop set, full canvas, spare rims, manuals included Located outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania RESTORED, REFURBISHED AND MAINTAINED AS NEEDED HALF WAY ALONG THE WAY, THIS 109 STILL DOES IT ALL. It was always easy to find an old Jeep CJ or LR 88 any day of the week for years. But it was practically impossible for me to locate a solid 109 without multiple abusive owners, any rock crawling in Moab or all-night plowing deep rivers crossing in South America as they were intended. Finally, this truck appeared and found home among my other garage projects, asking for not much more than a new clutch and half shaft. It is as solid as a cockroach and has run light-duty chores around my property and slipped into town enough that it knows the way by the groove I’ve carved in the road. This truck has fetched more morning cups of coffee and afternoon cases of ale than my dog, and received enough complimentary pats on the fender to make his flea-ridden head jealous. My nieces and nephews love getting dropped off at elementary school in this open air bus and still believe Rover has pulled Thomas the Tank back onto the tracks after he’s been out all night. He's a pickup truck, a wagon, a convertible. He's the best. I need a buyer that can provide a good home and an even better excuse for the half-pints why he’s leaving town. COSMETICALLY AND MECHANICALLY, THIS IS A ROVER THAT HAS THE LOOK AND FEEL OF YOUR FIRST FAVORITE PAIR OF LEVIS. Cutting to the chase, this is a clean, solid, unmolested 109 for someone searching between a pricey, obsessive restoration and a clapped-out, over-patched hobby horse with endless modifications. This truck only asks for some light mechanical detailing and an arm-wrestling preservation coat of compound and wax. This example is a good, solid representative that is stock except for the newer style Series III front fenders that were installed when it was refurbished over fifteen years ago. The repainted aluminum body is excellent without much ding or dent. The repainted frame is solid without rot. The engine starts on first twist. The ride is still as rugged as it always was. It is a solid example that asks for very little. LET’S WALK AROUND AND KICK THE TIRES WITH STEEL TOE SHOES. Let’s get into detail where the photos stop short. Surely, it is not on its first date, but the truck is dead simple and has never been hammered hard. Most of the scratches, wear and tear are light and expected, but let’s get out the fine-toothed comb and walk around with a critical eye for detail… Short of mechanical refurbishment as needed, it is clean and honest, functioning really well. For the last twenty years, this truck has been run regularly. The motor starts instantly under choke, has solid power and compression and will tick over all day. It handles like an arrow on rails with a straight frame, tight steering box and no suspension sag. The clutch and brake system solid, it will pull hard and stop faster than anyone lost texting nearby in a modern car. On the dash, the indicator lights, minimal switches and gauge cluster, except for one, operate reliably as do the 4wd/transfer levers. The speedo dances caddywampus as Smiths intended. The original non-syncro first farm tractor transmission snicks in and out of gear and four-wheel drive without slop or grinding, and the hubs spin easy. Underneath, the heater, linkages, cables and wiring along the firewall are tidy and still insulated. The fusebox is perfect and there are no electrical gremlins. The underseat toolboxes are solid. The steering wheel uncracked and the turn signal switch operates reliably. The gray elephant hide seats are solid enough to fit the rugged personality of the truck with a little rusting on one or two of the backs. The seatbelts work safely. All the window glass and mirrors are excellent, clear without chips or cracks. The windscreen folds down. The hood latches secure. The galvanized trim unrusted. The headlights and marker lenses are good, the rear taillight lenses dull. The exterior enamel re-paint done over fifteen years ago matches the interior paint while the aluminum hardtop is excellent. The body tub and aluminum panel seams are solid, straight metal, with good fit and no dents, accidents, crashes or plastic filler. There are a few extra holes on the tailgate and a removable cypress bed liner that can be pulled out as desired. There is acceptable oxide staining anywhere the paint is worn (chipped or rubbed through) on the frame and firewall. Underneath, none of the body panel or chassis mounting points are fatigued or blown out, just random surface oxidation. The frame is straight and solid, wearing a second coat of chassis black applied sometime over it’s half-life. WHAT MAINTENANCE AND BUGS NEED CHASING? Nothing pressing, but the truth always leaks out. Here’s a few bugs to squash on the road to perfection to break up the admiration for the rest of the truck... The transmission and transfer case weep enough to eventually warrant new seals while the motor and hubs are oil tight. The new gas tank needs a sender to awaken the gas gauge from retirement. The brakes would be tip-top after an overdue bleeding while the new clutch is solid pedal. The motor will smoke briefly upon starting after sitting for an extended period as the valve stems are leaking. As a mechanic, I recommend eventually refurbishing the head on the kitchen table while the next batch of frothing homebrew is fermenting in the basement. The steel firewall has some acne and pitting up top that deserve some sealing and touch up while the vulnerable bottom sills are solid. Show me a tough, willing supermodel with a few scratches and hickeys while lost in the great outdoors and I’ll show you a campground full of men who appreciate her recreational attitude at a discount. CUTTING TO THE CHASE. All in all, this truck is the most delightful fun I’ve ever had in a no-horse, open sleigh. It is the most rugged form of analog simplicity. It chores like a wheel barrow and doesn’t mind the kids climbing all over it like it said Tonka underneath. I’m relocating and downsizing the fleet to travel a bit more hither and yonder. It’s tough to pick and choose. It’s time for Spring cleaning so I’m saying good-buy. PICKING UP THE PICKUP. The truck is just south of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, off Interstate 95. A respectful deposit suggested. Balance cash, wire or certified bank check preferred, due upon actual inspection and delivery, simply swapped for title and truck. No Paypal, please. Trusted eBay seller with excellent rating. Any enthusiasms or curiosities, please drop me an email message. It is sipping hot Castrol tea over biscuits, ready to go, and keep going.