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Land Rover S2A Lightweight

Land Rover S2A Lightweight

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Lot number 18
Hammer value £2,300
Description Land Rover S2A Lightweight
Registration RVP 301G
Year 1969
Colour Green
Engine size 2,286 cc
Chassis No. 23600675A
Engine No. 25219550G

One of the longest-running success stories in motoring history, the iconic Land Rover was designed by Maurice Wilks and launched to the world at the Amsterdam Motor Show in 1948. 

Until 1951 this ‘go anywhere’ marvel was only offered with an 80-inch wheelbase and a 1.6-litre petrol engine but a 2-litre unit was to follow in 1952. In 1950, the lights moved from a position behind the grille to protruding through the grille. 1954 saw a big change as the 80-inch was replaced by an 86-inch, and a 107-inch pick up version was also introduced, all models sharing a sturdy box-section ladder-frame steel chassis. A diesel engine option had also become available.

The early Series 1 vehicles were replaced by the very similar Series 2 which ran from 1958 to 1961. It came in SWB (88-inch) and LWB (109-inch) chassis forms, and used the well-known 2.25-litre petrol engine, although early SWB models retained the 2-litre petrol engine from the Series 1 for the first 1,500 or so vehicles. This larger petrol engine produced 72hp and was closely related to the 2-litre diesel unit still in use.

In 1961 the Series 2A was introduced with many minor but significant improvements which made it perhaps the most hardy and reliable of all the Series Land Rovers. It was also the best-selling Land Rover of all time, over 50,000 being produced each year until it was replaced by the Series 3 in 1971, proving hugely popular in the tough terrain of Australia and Africa where life could depend on a trustworthy vehicle. Naturally it was also much in demand by the Army, lightweight ‘air portable’ versions being specially produced for military use.

This 1969 ex-military Lightweight was returned to civvy street in 1983 but still retains its camouflage paintwork and wing-mounted radio antenna. It has original bench seats in the back but the front seats have been replaced by more comfortable ones from a later Defender.

A 2.25-litre petrol model, it has been treated to much recent expenditure including: a new floor in the rear load area; new driver’s side footwell; new rear crossmember; chassis repairs; new leaf springs; five new tyres; top end overhaul and fitment of electronic ignition. A spare set of front headlamps with good rims are also included.

Said to run well with tax until the end of July and MOT until late August, it is eminently usable as it is but could be improved over time as desired.
 

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