1963 Land Rover Series 2a

1963 Land Rover Series 2a Description

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This 1963 Land Rover Series 2a was brought over this year (2019) from South Africa and was also restored in South Africa. The original badge from Port Elizabeth is still in tact on the front of the vehicle; where it was assembled.
Recent work done:-It has been restored to match the original Marine Blue of the 1963 production year.-Received a good service by an experienced Land Rover technician in South Africa once the body-off cosmetic restoration was complete-Wiring was done and breaks were also serviced by the same company-Wheels powder-coated with an accurate match of original production color-Chassis rust-free, clean, painted with a black 2k automotive paint-Exmoor Canvas canopy purchased through Roversnorth.com August 2019-Tires Firestone:new
Truck Specifications:-Matching vin and engine numbers-2.25 gas engine-4 wheel drive (works)-4 speed manual gear box-Current mileage 39,000-All trim hot galvanized-Stainless steel fasteners-Wiper motors in good working condition-Original horn in working condition
The History:This legendary off road collectible has been part of some of the most famous combats in South African history and was widely used by the South African Defense Force (SADF) and converted into gunners, personal carriers, mine sweepers, and ambulances. Land Rovers were known for being the motor of choice for the 32 Battalion. It served 20 years in the SADF after which it was auctioned off to the general public in 1983.
This Land Rover in particular, was sent to South Africa in complete "knock down" condition from the United Kingdom and was THE first assembled in 1963 by the SADF, for the SADF. A badge behind the seat with the RA6301 is a tag used by the SADF for military logs. Evidence of the military history has been preserved with a "truth window" where you can still find the aging cosmetic components reflecting the era.
Rare Features:
The windshield was salvaged from an Land Rover ambulance that was used in the SADF. Historical note: The windshields on these ambulances would open vertical to create a draft while driving through the Bush on hot days to help keep the temperatures down for patients that were being transported in the back. Helicopter hooks can still be found on the front bumper. These were attachment points for the helicopters to drop these trucks for the troops in the South Africa Bush War.