1969 Land Rover Series. The original Defender.

  • Price: Ask a price!
  • Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States
  • Condition: Used
  • Make: Land Rover
  • Model: Series 88
  • SubModel: Series 2A
  • Type: U/K
  • Trim: 2 door
  • Year: 1969
  • Mileage: 49,000
  • Color: Green
  • Engine size: 2.3L GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Fuel: Gasoline
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Drive type: 4WD
  • Interior color: Black
  • Options: Removable Roof, 4-Wheel Drive, Convertible
  • Vehicle Title: Clear

1969 Land Rover Series 88 Series 2A Description

1969 Land Rover Series 88 2A. The Original Defender.

Make a reasonable offer on this wonderful Land Rover. Thanks for your interest. (There is also a fully restored 1963 Land Rover for sale on eBay for $46,000)


My 1969 Land Rover is direct from Germany (Left hand drive), b>sold originally in Switzerland and spent most of its life there. It's only been in the U.S. for 4 years. This is one of the best documented Series 88 2A that you'll find with records going back to the very first owner in 1969. The truck was mostly used for hunting in the Swiss and German Alps.


• Original 1969 Swiss owner documentation is included.

•2nd owner documentation is included.

•3rd owner in Michigan documentation is included. I am only the 4th owner of this vehicle in 47 years.

•Documentation shows this Land Rover with only 79,000 Km (49,000 miles) when it was shipped to the U.S. in 2012.

•German law does not "exempt" mileage documentation or inspections for older vehicles. Recent German inspection

documentation is included with mileage and inspection checklist.

•Shipping, argo information & documentation from Germany 2012 are included.

•This Land Rover has never seen winter city salt! Was shipped directly to Northern Michigan from Europe.

• Garaged in temperature controlled environment.

•Removable hard top with working interior lights.

•Interior is mostly original. Seat belts recently added.

•Switches with German labels.

•The 2.25L inline 4-cylinder petrol engine runs great. Transmission shifts properly.

•Rare original Mayflower PTO winch.

•4-speed manual.High & low range transfer case, wheel & 4-wheel drive.

•Heater works properly as does the cold start choke.

•Panels and doors original.

•Glass in is great shape.

•Hood mounted full-size new spare.


New parts and service completed January 2016 by Land Rover specialist, ith receipts:

•30 Point Maintenance Inspection.

•Carb Overhaul Kit.

•Brake Shoes.

•Brake Master Cylinder.

•Drum Brake Wheel Cylinders.

•Hub Oil Seal Kit.

•Engine Oil Pan Gasket.

•Axle Shaft Seal.

•Some new gauges.

•New Front Bumper.

•New Tires.

•New Vent Seals and Door Seals.


Parts Catalogue and Workshop Manual included.Defenders have been discontinued. Series 88 are appreciating. I will gladly help your auto transport company with flexible pickup schedule.See video below to hear this Land Rover at 45MPH - solid!




Sold ASIS, HERE IS, ITH ALL FAULTS, o warranties offered or implied.Car is being offered for sale locally and seller reserves the right to end this ebay auction and listing at anytime.