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PCA42 Member Since: 15 Jun 2014 Location: Church Stretton Posts: 468

[SOLD] 1966 Series 2A V8 Land Rover Series IIA 88” V8 Click image to enlarge 1966 | D Registered | 3.5 Rover V8 | 3.54 High Ratio Diffs | Freewheeling Hubs | 11” Front Brakes | New Hood | Recently Serviced | MOT’d until 7th April 2017 I have a bit of a thing for these Series V8s... But decided I need to downsize the collection further, shed space required! Which is a shame, it was just the specification I wanted, and it has got to be the ultimate summer vehicle... if we get any summer! I bought it from a retired LR mechanic in inner city Birmingham who had recommissioned/lightly restored it from an 18 year lay up. However he had just become ill so his condition meant he no longer had the energy for the vehicle any more. The chassis and bulkhead are believed to be original, but he had them repaired good standard… the bulkhead is mildly modified to accept the V8 engine. The chassis has had new rear cross-member and back chassis legs, outriggers, and front dumb irons, all seam welded, painted and then fully under sealed inside and out. The bulkhead has has had new footwells, but the rest is original and solid. He had also completely refurbished the axles (new brakes, bearings, seals, stripped and repainted etc), plus it also has parabolic springs. The front axle has LWB brakes, plus it has a SIII brake servo (which I have replaced for new). It's also had a new fuel tank, radiator, exhaust, battery, door tops, and canvas tilt (Undercover Covers). The exterior paintwork has been renewed in the original Marine blue, along with the wheel rims (which are fitted with very good XZLs). The interior is good; with vinyl ‘Deluxe’ high back front seats and rear bench seats for passengers. It has a cubby box up front, plus an auxiliary panel for the extra gauges and switches (inc 12v socket). Since I have had it; the only other work I have had to do complete it's refurb, apart from the new brake servo, is to sort the electrics out. Everything now works correctly, and I have fitted original looking Wipac H4 Halogen headlights. The only thing wrong with it is the fuel gauge - this does not work properly, which I think is down to the in tank electric fuel pump, which sits in place of the original Series type sender. It goes down the road lovely, and sounds absolutely gorgeous. It also stops very well with the upgraded brakes. I have taken it to a few local classic shows, and always draws lots of attention! Click image to enlarge Spec: 1966 model on original chassis. 3.5l Rover V8 engine with twin carbs from the Range Rover Classic, coupled to 3.54 (high ratio) Range Rover differentials via the strong Series IIA 4spd manual transmission. Parabolic springs all round, rebuilt axles with 11” LWB brakes on the front, coupled to a servo. Electric in-tank fuel pump. LWB steel wheels with 7.50x16 radial Michelin off road tyres. Brand new full removable canvas tilt, exhaust system from manifolds back, battery, fuel tank, radiator, and door tops. Fresh fluids and filters. Original Marine Blue paint. Original Cheshire registration. Accompanying the vehicle is a full specification sheet with service parts listed making maintenance easy. The vehicle has a long MoT until 7th April 2017. I am after £7,250 ono. I am based near Chester, viewings most welcome. I can potentially arrange UK delivery by trailer depending on distance, at extra cost. Thanks! Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated  Pete 2010 Discovery 4 GS TDV6 1972 Series III 88" 2.25P Last edited by PCA42 on 10th May 2016 9:08pm. Edited 1 time in total

6th May 2016 1:10pm

JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7923	She's lovely! GLWTS
6th May 2016 4:16pm

1963bus Member Since: 01 Nov 2013 Location: Linc's Posts: 196	cracking motor
6th May 2016 4:21pm

familymad Member Since: 13 Dec 2011 Location: Bucks Posts: 3483	Very nice 1951 80" S1 2.0 1995 110 300TDI 1995 90 300TDI
6th May 2016 6:32pm

Pickles Member Since: 26 May 2013 Location: Melbourne Posts: 3793	A real classic,...did it come off the line as a V8, or is it a later conversion? Pickles.
6th May 2016 11:42pm

N16kct Member Since: 24 Aug 2015 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 151	I am so tempted by this, must resist.....
7th May 2016 9:28am

Muddywheels Member Since: 03 Mar 2016 Location: East Riding of Yorkshire Posts: 79

I'm so tempted too N16kct - I'm from Cheshire and born in 1966 and looking for a Series 2A and drool when I hear a V8 This V8 was a conversion Pickles according to PCA42 above - V8s weren't fitted until Series 3s AFAIK I'm working on SWMBO to release the funds but she wants a green one  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW Still hoping for a S2 one day!

7th May 2016 9:51am

PCA42 Member Since: 15 Jun 2014 Location: Church Stretton Posts: 468

Thanks for the comments chaps! Yes, it's a conversion, done a long time ago, probably in the 80s. However, it looks like it should be there, it's like a Stage 1 V8 Series IIA haha. It reminds me of the Range Rover engine test bed 88" Land Rover themselves built... Click image to enlarge http://www.dunsfoldcollection.co.uk/collec...ex-buick#v I might have to put a little video together so you can hear it Oh and MuddyWheels... It's an original Cheshire registration!! I was well chuffed that I was bringing it home. Pete 2010 Discovery 4 GS TDV6 1972 Series III 88" 2.25P

7th May 2016 12:03pm

Muddywheels Member Since: 03 Mar 2016 Location: East Riding of Yorkshire Posts: 79

Funny enough I've just been looking at the Dunsfold V8 Still trying to talk swmbo into blue instead of green This would be great fun and with disco sport daily runner the mpg isn't an issue as I'd only be using it locally  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW Still hoping for a S2 one day!

7th May 2016 12:43pm

Projectblue Member Since: 22 Nov 2011 Location: Devon Posts: 1096

Muddywheels wrote: I'm working on SWMBO to release the funds but she wants a green one Seriously "Hi Love, I found a rare Land Rover, it's reg is something like HUE - I think it would be great" Other half "no, it's the wrong colour" If I may be so bold - f*** the colour. Right year, right engine, solid tidy lovely looking truck around the corner for sensible money. Buy it  New project and it's green: www.projectoverland.info

7th May 2016 12:44pm

PCA42 Member Since: 15 Jun 2014 Location: Church Stretton Posts: 468	Anyway, as promised!  Pete 2010 Discovery 4 GS TDV6 1972 Series III 88" 2.25P
7th May 2016 12:50pm

Muddywheels Member Since: 03 Mar 2016 Location: East Riding of Yorkshire Posts: 79

Nice Projectblue - I hear you If it was HUE I would happily sleep with the dog tonight after I cleaned out the joint account whatever the colour  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW Still hoping for a S2 one day!

7th May 2016 1:01pm

GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10383	Great video.
7th May 2016 5:17pm

Venomator Member Since: 25 Aug 2014 Location: Peterborough Posts: 2087

PCA42 wrote: Anyway, as promised! Oh. My. Word... What a great video and a beauty of a Series, I absolutely love it, very nearly enough to shed some pounds for it... Only thing is: it definitely is NOT Green... I am with Muddy's missus on that one, but I am saying nothing about that registration!?!...  Rog... The GREEN One... MY2016 Urban Truck Build Thread - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40548....al[/color]

7th May 2016 6:24pm

PCA42 Member Since: 15 Jun 2014 Location: Church Stretton Posts: 468	I'm guessing the registration is your initials, Rog? And BLUE is obviously better  Pete 2010 Discovery 4 GS TDV6 1972 Series III 88" 2.25P
7th May 2016 7:00pm

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