1970 Land Rover Series IIA Model 88

1970 Land Rover Series IIA

1970 Land Rover Series IIA

Not only is this year Land Rover's 75th Anniversary - 2023 also marks the 65th year of the beginning of Series II/IIA production. Own a piece of automotive history with this Classic 1970 Land Rover Series IIA.

This Land Rover was sitting unused for years in the barn of the farm that we bought several years ago. It had never been used on public roads until I registered and licensed it. It had only been used on the farm since its purchase in 1970. Thus why it only has 11,303 original miles (as of this writing).

The Land Rover Series IIA is arguably the Land Rover from the “Golden Age” of Land Rovers. The Series IIA is the movie star of the Land Rover family. Starring in such movies as “Born Free” and other African adventures. This was a vehicle that featured in many untold adventures, adventures that never made it into a Hollywood script. It was the backbone of Australia’s Snowy Mountains Scheme, and one of the most common sights in Africa and the Australian Outback. The Series II A was a standard military vehicle, and saved lives in its role with emergency services and in search and rescue operations. This model Series IIA is the Land Rover that made “Land Rover” a household name and one of the most sought-after vehicle's in the world by auto collectors.

The Land Rover Series II and IIAs were essential vehicles in the legacy of this historic brand. The Rovers stemming from these series were known for their incredible off-road capabilities and go-anywhere personality. They were tough, rugged, and were the definition of a true off-roader. Apart from tackling the unpredictable outdoors, the Roverss of this period were extremely important as well. The Series IIA Land Rover helped solidify the brand's reputation as the go-to manufacturer when it came to the world of off-roading. No other band came even close to their functional capabilities, and the future of this off-road automaker seemed brighter than ever. The Series IIA Land Rover did wonders in its time and is a respectable name even in the modern era.

The Series IIA Land Rover was in a league of its own. It cemented itself as one of the top-tier off-roaders in the market at the time. Its handy design, practical capabilities, record sales figures, and various televised appearances helped the Land Rover skyrocket in popularity and reputation.

The Series IIA Land Rover was introduced to the public in 1961. Its design language was variegated, with a 2-door concept consisting of a soft-top or a wagon configuration. Along with this, a pickup version and a four-door wagon version added to the overall diverse exterior layout of the almighty Land Rover.The design was useful and catered heavily towards the functionality factor of the Rover. The only significant update the series IIA had over its predecessor was the outboard movement of its headlight units instead of them being present on either side of its grille. The evident and noticeable placement of the spare wheel gave the SUV an instantly recognizable front fascia, and one could not mistake this machine to be anything other than a Land Rover.

The IIA sported gradual yet subtle changes in terms of design from its predecessor. The one and only significant change came in the form of its ascent in the performance category. The Land Rover had enough to keep its functionality factor as fresh as it could be. The Rover was purpose-built and was meant for the outdoors. A strong example of this fact was the grille of this machine, which could be used to cook meat!

The Series IIA was one of the most successful offerings by the brand at the time. The popularity of this machine was on a gradual ascent, with various appearances in television, movies, and documentaries. The most noticeable appearance of the SUV was in the 1960s in the film Born Free. The sales figures of these SUVs were at an all-time high and helped solidify the Land Rover name further as one of the most popular and ultimate off-road automobile manufacturers at the time.

Some of the recent work on this vehicle include the following:

New Webcon Carburetor
New steering components (tie rods and ends)

New braking system

Rebuilt steering box

Rebuilt Warn Hubs

New suspension (leaf springs and shocks)

New fuel tank

New seat belts

And Other

This vehicle runs great. There are tears on the inner roof upholstery and in several places on the vinyl seat upholstery. The vehicle has its original paint and has a wonderful patina. There is no sign of rust anywhere on the vehicle. A great-looking Land Rover that turns heads on the road! The vehicle is sold as is and the sale is subject to the buyer’s inspection and acceptance. The buyer will not be disappointed with the condition and quality of this Land Rover. The buyer must pick-up the vehicle from its current location in Colebrook, Connecticut and the buyer is responsible for all transport of the vehicle.

• Make: Land Rover
• Model: Series IIA
• SubModel: Series IIA
• Year: 1970
• Mileage: 11303
• VIN: 24441409G
• Color: White
• Engine size: 2.5 Liters
• Number of cylinders: 4
• Fuel: Gasoline
• Transmission: Manual
• Drive type: 4WD
• Interior color: Black and Tan
• Drive side: Left-hand drive
• Options: 4-Wheel Drive
• Vehicle Title: Clean
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