1970 Land Rover Series IIA (2A) 88" Left Hand Drive, NAS

1970 Land Rover Defender

You are bidding on a nicely appointed 1970 Land Rover Series IIA, manufactured for the North American Market.

The vehicle starts on the first try; runs and drives exceptionally well. Engineis healthy, and transmission shiftswell through all gears. Clutch and brake master cylinders replacedwithinlast 50 miles. Suspension and brakes are good, brake pads and wheel cylinders are brand new, and all fluids were changed within the last 100 miles.

According to Hagerty, the median #2 value for Land Rover Series II/IIA models has increased 18 percent in the past two years, standing now at $39,000!https://www.hagerty.com/media/buying-and-selling/land-rover-series-ii-values-climbing/

The truck is finished in an elegant Pastel Green, with Limestone Roof and rims. The interior boasts brand new ExMoor Deluxe Front seats in Oxford Tan, new door cards, arm rests, door seals and window track! The vehicle has front and rear towing hitches, sliding side windows, and the original rear jump seats in black.

The truck was repainted under previous ownership and is said to have been featured in the Rovers North Magazine some years back as the vehicle spent most of its life as a daily driver in Vermont! It features the original Canvas Top and some, but not all, of the Canvas Hoop Set components. The hardtop is in good condition as is the back portion of the headliner. Front and rear steel bumpers have been painted black.Dual mirrors provide good visibility. The original spare tire is mounted on the bonnet and there is also a spare tire mount in the cargo area. Minor surface rust is visible on the frame and underside components.

The Land Rover Series IIA, was manufactured from 1961 to 1971, and is the most commonvintage Land Roverin the US. The change to Series IIA came about because of a new 2.25-liter diesel engine that was available. This being an upgrade from the previous 2.0-liter diesel. The Land Rover Series IIA was around for roughly ten years, so things are different, even though the “series” remained the same. Some categorize the Series vehicle from the Series IIA to the Late IIA. The Series IIA is best set apart from the Late IIA by the placement of its headlights. The SIIA headlights were closer together. The Series II and Series IIA were the same in this feature in the headlights. The Late Series IIA had the lights on the fenders.

The Series IIA arrived in showrooms with improved running gear and styling tweaks in 1961. In 1969 the Series IIA hit a record sales figure with 60,000 units in a single year. In 1971 the last Land Rover Series IIA rolled off of the Solihull factory line as the Land Rover Series III was introduced.

Other changes in the Land Rover Series IIA came as Land-Rover started putting better equipment in the vehicles. One addition was a starter that was activated by the ignition key. The seats also changed from a basic grey to a pleated black that could slide back and forth on adjustable tracks. In 1967, Land-Rover got rid of the individual windscreen wiper motors in favor of a single motor system that operated both wiper blades simultaneously.The Late Series IIA’s saw Land Rover beginning to limit what was available in the U.S. The U.K. had various sub-models including a 1 ton 109 pick-up. In the U.S., we were only shipped, one basic model, an 88 with a full hardtop, sliding window roof sides, a rear door, a four-cylinder gas engine, and a small choice of colors.

The Late Series IIA continued until 1971. The only significant difference from the “bugeye” was the restyled front wings. New illuminated side markers were also installed on the Late SIIA’s.The best way to identify the two sub-groups of Series IIA’s is by the headlights. The SIIA’s had the headlights in the radiator support, while the Late SIIA’s had them on the wings. Both models had metal wire mesh grilles.

The car is sold AS IS and is financed through USAA Federal Savings Bank. Upon purchase, Seller will providewire transfer information for USAA and upon receipt of funds, USAA will release title to Buyer.

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