Registration No: KPU 72C
Chassis No: 26107036
MOT: Exempt

• Subject to body off restoration in 2018 by specialists TJC Land Rovers
• Offered with just 36,890 miles from new
• Impressive history file including a large collection of previous invoices, MOTs and hand-written service records, paperwork from the crane when new and more

A sympathetic update of its much-loved predecessor, the Land Rover Series II was introduced in April 1958. Featuring sill panels and a rounded wing / belt line, the newcomer’s sleeker sheetmetal was the work of David Bache and clothed an improved chassis. As well as better rear wheel articulation and sharper steering, the Series II boasted wider axles and a new gearbox (complete with synchromesh on 3^rd and 4^th gears). Available with a choice of 2.25-litre petrol or 2-litre diesel four-cylinder engines, the Land Rover could be had in 88-inch or 109-inch wheelbase guises (though, the SWB model made do with a petrol 2-litre unit until September 1958). A popular model, the Series II accounted for some 62,000 sales in its first two years of production. Announced in 1961, the subtly upgraded Series IIA benefited from an improved cooling system and the arrival of a 2.25-litre diesel engine. A 2.6-litre six-cylinder petrol engine was added to the 109-inch range for 1967. Export models had their headlamps repositioned in the front wings the following year with domestic Landies gaining the same revised visage for 1969. Phased out of production in 1971, the Series IIA is judged by some to be the most durable Series Land Rover ever made. As much part of the British Army as a regular soldier, Land Rovers have played their part in the military around the world for decades and are still in service today.

Supplied new in 1965 to Redbridge & Waltham Cross area Health Authority for use in recovering ambulances, and at that time presented in Green, ‘KPU 72C’ had only one driver who was meticulous with maintenance of the vehicle and its 2286cc engine, as supported in the drivers logs within the history file. This particular example operated on trade plates until it was no longer allowed and the vehicle was first registered in 1978. ‘KPU 72C’ remained in Crown ownership until 2006 where it was purchased by its first private individual; reportedly a gentleman who worked for the Ambulance service, who owned it for a number of years. A little registration number trivia; 'KPU***C' registration numbers were familiar to period motorsport enthusiasts on Works and Alan Mann Racing Lotus Cortinas of the era.

Purchased by its current owner in June of 2017, and still retaining the 12.5 cwt Harvey Frost crane it was specified with when new, ‘KPU 72C’ was subject to a body-off restoration in 2018 by TJC Land Rovers, Weasenham, Norfolk at a cost of c.£8,000, with the only parts replaced reportedly the front bumper, both doors, interior seats and springs, as well as some chassis welding and trims re-galvanised. The vehicle is now presented in an attractive Red with signwriting whilst also retaining a sympathetic level of patina within the cabin and is now showing just 36,890 miles on the odometer, as supported by the accompanying paperwork. ‘KPU 72C’ comes with an impressive history file containing a large collection of previous invoices, MOTs and hand-written service records, paperwork from the crane when new, the V5C document which displays just 4 former keepers and much more. The vendor rates the condition of the bodywork, engine, electrical equipment, paintwork, transmission and interior trim all as ‘very good’.

For more information, please contact:
Andreas Hicks
andreas.hicks@handh.co.uk
07943584762