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1963 Land Rover Series IIA 88" 'Olive'

1963 Land Rover Series IIA 88
1963 Land Rover Series IIA 88
1963 Land Rover Series IIA 88
1963 Land Rover Series IIA 88
1963 Land Rover Series IIA 88
1963 Land Rover Series IIA 88
1963 Land Rover Series IIA 88
1963 Land Rover Series IIA 88
1963 Land Rover Series IIA 88
1963 Land Rover Series IIA 88
1963 Land Rover Series IIA 88
1963 Land Rover Series IIA 88
1963 Land Rover Series IIA 88
1963 Land Rover Series IIA 88
1963 Land Rover Series IIA 88
1963 Land Rover Series IIA 88
1963 Land Rover Series IIA 88
1963 Land Rover Series IIA 88
1963 Land Rover Series IIA 88
1963 Land Rover Series IIA 88
1963 Land Rover Series IIA 88
1963 Land Rover Series IIA 88
1963 Land Rover Series IIA 88
1963 Land Rover Series IIA 88
1963 Land Rover Series IIA 88
1963 Land Rover Series IIA 88
1963 Land Rover Series IIA 88
1963 Land Rover Series IIA 88

Lot Number: 230

1963 Land Rover Series IIA 88" 'Olive'

Series IIA Truck Cab. Full Restoration with new galvanised chassis and bulkhead. Great History and mileage. Bronze Green with new Exmoor canvas hood.

 

 

  • Sold for: £20,250

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 9th December, 2023 at 11.45am GMT at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Bronze Green

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    PTS 524

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    20268 Miles

SUMMARY

Series IIA Truck Cab. Full Restoration with new galvanised chassis and bulkhead. Great History and mileage. Bronze Green with new Exmoor canvas hood.

 

 

DESCRIPTION

  • The Series IIA revised version of the Land Rover made its debut in 1961 and is regarded by many Land Rover aficionados as the version that Rover got right, being generally thought of as the most durable and easily repairable of the Series Land Rovers.
  • The original buff logbook shows Lady Olive Lawson-Johnston as the first owner. She was the granddaughter of the founder of Bovril and lived on the island of Eilean Shona in Loch Moidart where the Land Rover was used to carry feedstuff for her animals and other provisions to her boat. This quiet life ensured little use and low-mileage (currently 20,268)
  • During the car's most recent ownership, Olive as the car is affectionately known, has been subject to a ten year restoration. Parts, where possible, were refurbished, including the engine and gearbox
  • She now has a new galvanised chassis and refurbished and galvanised original bulkhead, along with new parabolic springs, Autosparks wiring loom, new Exmoor canvas hood and many other new parts. Upgraded to alternator and converted to negative earth
  • The history file contains numerous invoices supporting the work and the Heritage Certificate confirming the date of manufacture
  • Olive was featured in Land Rover Monthly in August 2021.

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
230
Make
LAND ROVER
Model
SERIES IIA
Variant
Truck Cab
Registration Number
PTS 524
MOT Expiry
Exempt
Chassis Number
24109730B
Engine Number
25154125D
Transmission
Manual
Body Colour
Bronze Green

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104 / 125

Exterior

Bodywork:

Glass:

Paint:

Trim:

Remarks

Re-sprayed in Craftmaster cellulose paint. A few minor chips/blemishes throughout but overall in good acceptable condition. New exmoor trim canvas tilt.

Interior

Door-Cards:

Seating:

Headlining:

Dashboard:

Boot:

Remarks

Original simulated elephant hide seats. Wright Off-road series mat system. Original Smith's heater. Vinyl head-lining. Rear tub lined with new chequer plate.

Engine

Components:

Appearance:

Starting:

Running:

Remarks

Engine fully rebuilt. Not yet run in. Mileage 20,254

Transmission

Gears:

Clutch:

Drive-Shaft:

Remarks

Original gearbox fully refurbished. Minor oil leak, as is common on land rovers.

Running Gear

Axles:

Chassis:

Suspension:

Bearings:

Brakes:

Wheels & Tyres:

Remarks

New prop shafts and swivel housings. Leather gaiters supplied but not installed. New parabolic leafsprings, new shocks.

Electrics

Minor:

Major:

Remarks

New autosparks wiring loom. Converted to alternator.

Vehicle History

Remarks

Original buff logbook showing Lady Olive Lawson-Johnston as first owner. She was the grand-daughter of John Lawson-Johnston, the founder of Bovril. She lived on the island of Eilean Shona in Loch Moidart (currently owned by Vanessa Branson, sister of Richard Branson) and used the land rover on the mainland to carry feedstuff for her animals and other provisions to her boat, hence the low mileage. Heritage certificate present confirming date of manufacture

Restoration Notes

Olive underwent a full ground up restoration over a 10 year period, including new Richards galvanised chassis, professionally refurbished and galvanised bulkhead, all cappings regalvanised. New doors. New autosparks wiring loom, parabolic leaf springs. Refurbished engine and gearbox. Original parts retained where possible. Folder with full build receipts. Mileage 20,254

About the Seller Rating

A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.

Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car

Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts

Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history

Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history

Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history

Vehicles can be collected from the Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN on Sunday 10th December between 10am and 3pm and Monday 11th December between 9am and 1pm.

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Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of the WEC by 1pm on Monday 11th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.

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