1968 Land Rover Other

pickup

2.25 petrol

Manual

244342570

Clear

1968 Land Rover Short Wheel Base (88 inch) Series IIA (sometimes called a “Defender” though in reality they were not called that in 1968). VIN 244342570 (proper but eBay does not recognize). 65,000 miles. This is a great daily driver. It is a rust-free southern truck. Very original inside and out. I have owned it for 9 years. I have 4 of them and I drive this one about one day per week. It needs nothing. Original 2.25 liter petrol 4. Polished and ported head. Strong performer. This 88 will do 65mph and still has some throttle left. Excellent chassis. Solid footwells and all outriggers. Solid rear cross-member. Original SIIA gearbox in excellent shape. New parabolic springs. 16 inch wheels with BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A’s. Analog voltmeter and oil pressure gauges added. Modern seat belts added. Stereo/CD player with speakers added. Modern alternator conversion done. Modern oil filter and modern air filter. I have the original parts to change back to oil bath filter etc. if you want to make this into a concourse vehicle. All work very nicely done. Manual locking hubs on front axles. Includes a terrific hard-top with the rare swing-up lift gate (allows you to keep fold-down tailgate in place with the hardtop). I will sell the truck without the hardtop if you are interested, since these hardtops bring a nice price on their own. Everything on this truck works. It is ready to go. So why am I selling it? This one is done and the next project needs to move in (I like fixing them up more than keeping them). Note that this vehicle is for sale locally in Tallahassee, Florida, USA, and I reserve the right to withdraw this ebay listing at any time.