Land Rover Other Series II Basic (1959)
Sale price: US $2,999.00 Make an Offer
| Used |
| “This Land Rover has not been driven for several years. It has been under shelter. Currently doesn't start but largely due to the fact we don't know how to start it. See full description below.” |
| Year: | 1959 | VIN : | Serial Number Onl |
| Mileage: | 82,673 | Body Type: | Truck |
| Make: | Land Rover | Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty |
| Model: | Other | Vehicle Title: | Clear |
| Trim: | Basic | Options: | 4-Wheel Drive |
| Engine: | 2L Diesel | Safety Features: | None of these things! A Classic! |
| Drive Type: | 4WD | Power Options: | None of these things! A Classic! |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Sub Model: | Series II Basic |
| For Sale By: | Private Seller | Exterior Color: | Green |
| Disability Equipped: | No | Number of Cylinders: | 4 |
| Drive Side: | Left-hand drive | Transmission: | Manual |
Duluth, Georgia, United States
Vehicle description
For Sale - in Georgia this1959 CLASSIC Land Rover Series II, Body Type: Basic Serial #159000017 RARE - ONLY 42"032 109" LONG BEDS WERE PRODUCED FROM 1958 TO 1961 OF THOSE ONLY 8,299 DIESEL ENGINES WERE PRODUCED! This in one of those rare Diesel Powered LWB Models LHD (LEFT HAND DRIVE) / LWB (LONG WHEEL BASE - 109"/2,769mm)
This is a "Real" Land Rover from 1959! Off-road vehicle produced in Great Britain by The Rover Company This one is currently stored in a barn. This truck was purchased and maintained by a diesel mechanic who was my brother-in-law until his death two years ago. He bought it used from a dealer in Macon, GA who had acquired it from a plantation in Albany, GA.
It has been under cover for most of its life, but know is in an old garage on my family"s property. .a true "Barn Find."
We believe that it will crank with a charged battery but, frankly, we haven"t tried to crank it with much intent.
Here"s what we do know: Wheel Base 109" (LWB = Long Wheel Base) Left Hand Drive Though the serial number, 159000017, indicates 1959, it appears as a 1960 Model. Must be little difference in the model years. .this is a basic truck!
This will make a great project for an enthusiast! And, if you are a Land Rover enthusiast, I believe you will understand.
Buyer is responsible for picking up the vehicle and must schedule giving one day"s notice minimum. $500 PayPal Deposit Required at auction close. PayPal accepted for final payment. Cashiers Check okay, but seller has right to hold vehicle until such time as payment is assured, no exceptions. Unfortunately, pre-purchase inspections are not available. The vehicle is sold as is, where is. This truck has been meticulously cared for by the owner and mechanic for almost 50 years. .and is seeking a new home for full restoration and continued care. Good luck. More Information: Land Rover Series II 109-inch utilities (1958-1961) General Info: The Series II Land Rover was introduced in April 1958, exactly 10 years after the original was shown in Amsterdam. Both “Regular” and “Long” models had the same wheelbases as the Series Is they replaced, but there were many important differences. Most obvious was the styling (by Rover’s David Bache), which was impressive enough to survive with only minor changes into the 21st century. It provided barrel-sides to cover axles with wider tracks, plus a sill panel to conceal the underpinnings, and a particularly neat truck cab option. The Series II 109-inch utility models were introduced at the same time as the 88-inch models. All petrol-engined models had the new 2.25-litre engine. Body type availability was the same as for the 88-inch models, but there were more special conversions on the more versatile long wheelbase chassis. Paint colours were also the same. There were 42,032 Series II 109-inch utilities, of which 8,299 had diesel engines.
Mechanical changes focused on a new and much more powerful petrol engine, this time an OHV four-cylinder of 2286cc. However, the 88-inch models retained the old 2-litre engine until summer 1958. The existing 2052cc diesel, a close cousin of the new petrol engine, remained available. The usual range of body styles was on offer – soft top, truck cab, and Station Wagon.
Overseas buyers could also have a Window Hardtop model. Bronze Green was still the most popular colour, but there were six others: Beige, Dark Grey, Light Green, Light Grey, Marine Blue and Poppy Red, the latter for fire engines. There were 60,456 88-inch Series II models, of which just 9,539 were diesel-powered. The last five 1500-series chassis (from 1960) appear to have had Perkins diesel engines from new.
This is a "Real" Land Rover from 1959! Off-road vehicle produced in Great Britain by The Rover Company This one is currently stored in a barn. This truck was purchased and maintained by a diesel mechanic who was my brother-in-law until his death two years ago. He bought it used from a dealer in Macon, GA who had acquired it from a plantation in Albany, GA.
It has been under cover for most of its life, but know is in an old garage on my family"s property. .a true "Barn Find."
We believe that it will crank with a charged battery but, frankly, we haven"t tried to crank it with much intent.
Here"s what we do know: Wheel Base 109" (LWB = Long Wheel Base) Left Hand Drive Though the serial number, 159000017, indicates 1959, it appears as a 1960 Model. Must be little difference in the model years. .this is a basic truck!
This will make a great project for an enthusiast! And, if you are a Land Rover enthusiast, I believe you will understand.
Buyer is responsible for picking up the vehicle and must schedule giving one day"s notice minimum. $500 PayPal Deposit Required at auction close. PayPal accepted for final payment. Cashiers Check okay, but seller has right to hold vehicle until such time as payment is assured, no exceptions. Unfortunately, pre-purchase inspections are not available. The vehicle is sold as is, where is. This truck has been meticulously cared for by the owner and mechanic for almost 50 years. .and is seeking a new home for full restoration and continued care. Good luck. More Information: Land Rover Series II 109-inch utilities (1958-1961) General Info: The Series II Land Rover was introduced in April 1958, exactly 10 years after the original was shown in Amsterdam. Both “Regular” and “Long” models had the same wheelbases as the Series Is they replaced, but there were many important differences. Most obvious was the styling (by Rover’s David Bache), which was impressive enough to survive with only minor changes into the 21st century. It provided barrel-sides to cover axles with wider tracks, plus a sill panel to conceal the underpinnings, and a particularly neat truck cab option. The Series II 109-inch utility models were introduced at the same time as the 88-inch models. All petrol-engined models had the new 2.25-litre engine. Body type availability was the same as for the 88-inch models, but there were more special conversions on the more versatile long wheelbase chassis. Paint colours were also the same. There were 42,032 Series II 109-inch utilities, of which 8,299 had diesel engines.
Mechanical changes focused on a new and much more powerful petrol engine, this time an OHV four-cylinder of 2286cc. However, the 88-inch models retained the old 2-litre engine until summer 1958. The existing 2052cc diesel, a close cousin of the new petrol engine, remained available. The usual range of body styles was on offer – soft top, truck cab, and Station Wagon.
Overseas buyers could also have a Window Hardtop model. Bronze Green was still the most popular colour, but there were six others: Beige, Dark Grey, Light Green, Light Grey, Marine Blue and Poppy Red, the latter for fire engines. There were 60,456 88-inch Series II models, of which just 9,539 were diesel-powered. The last five 1500-series chassis (from 1960) appear to have had Perkins diesel engines from new.