12th Nov, 2023 12:00
The Bolesworth Castle November 2023 Classic & Performance Car Auction
1968 Land Rover 109 Series IIA
***NO RESERVE*** Former military ambulance, recently treated to a respray and new canvas tilt
Registration - PKH 174F
Chassis No - 2511077G
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 92,863
The chassis plate of this remarkably straight-looking Land Rover tells us that it is a long wheelbase 1968 Series IIA model. The plate also refers to the vehicle as an AMBULANCE 2/4 STRETCHER, which gives us a clue to its likely duties before leaving military service and being first road registered in August 1998. Since joining civvy street, it has had a total of five keepers, the most recent of whom acquired the Landie only a couple of months ago. It has recently been treated to a full respray and brand new canvas tilt, and the vendor informs us that it has been in regular use, but dry stored when not out and about. It is powered by Rover’s 2.25-litre petrol engine of the day, and rides on original specification steel wheels shod with Michelin O/R tyres. ‘PKH 174F’ was recently given a general checkover and fitted with new wiper arms and blades. The vendor currently grades the engine, transmission, bodywork, beige paintwork and grey upholstery as all being in ‘average’ condition, and is selling this seemingly very presentable and usable 4x4 at No Reserve.
That the last of the old Defenders was immediately recognisable as a direct descendent of the Land Rover launched at the 1948 Amsterdam Motorshow is huge testimony to Maurice Wilks’ original design. The Landie was designed for light agricultural use and to create the cashflow required to kickstart Rover’s post-war passenger car production. The irony of its longevity is that production was only intended to run for two-three years. Instead, it rapidly became the workhorse of the world. The model steadily progressed from a single offering with 1.6-litre petrol engine, to a complete family of long and short wheelbase derivatives with an ever-increasing choice of engines. By the time of the Series IIA, production was at its all-time peak of over 60,000 vehicles per annum. In addition to record sales, the model dominated many world markets, accounting for around 90 percent of the 4x4 sector in Australia, Africa and the Middle East. The Series IIA is considered by many to be the most durable of all the Land Rover Series vehicles.
In summary:
- A former military ambulance that’s had five civilian keepers
- Recently treated to a respray and new canvas tilt
Currently indicating a credible but unwarranted 92,863 miles
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Sold for £3,938
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
Registration - PKH 174F
Chassis No - 2511077G
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 92,863
The chassis plate of this remarkably straight-looking Land Rover tells us that it is a long wheelbase 1968 Series IIA model. The plate also refers to the vehicle as an AMBULANCE 2/4 STRETCHER, which gives us a clue to its likely duties before leaving military service and being first road registered in August 1998. Since joining civvy street, it has had a total of five keepers, the most recent of whom acquired the Landie only a couple of months ago. It has recently been treated to a full respray and brand new canvas tilt, and the vendor informs us that it has been in regular use, but dry stored when not out and about. It is powered by Rover’s 2.25-litre petrol engine of the day, and rides on original specification steel wheels shod with Michelin O/R tyres. ‘PKH 174F’ was recently given a general checkover and fitted with new wiper arms and blades. The vendor currently grades the engine, transmission, bodywork, beige paintwork and grey upholstery as all being in ‘average’ condition, and is selling this seemingly very presentable and usable 4x4 at No Reserve.
That the last of the old Defenders was immediately recognisable as a direct descendent of the Land Rover launched at the 1948 Amsterdam Motorshow is huge testimony to Maurice Wilks’ original design. The Landie was designed for light agricultural use and to create the cashflow required to kickstart Rover’s post-war passenger car production. The irony of its longevity is that production was only intended to run for two-three years. Instead, it rapidly became the workhorse of the world. The model steadily progressed from a single offering with 1.6-litre petrol engine, to a complete family of long and short wheelbase derivatives with an ever-increasing choice of engines. By the time of the Series IIA, production was at its all-time peak of over 60,000 vehicles per annum. In addition to record sales, the model dominated many world markets, accounting for around 90 percent of the 4x4 sector in Australia, Africa and the Middle East. The Series IIA is considered by many to be the most durable of all the Land Rover Series vehicles.
In summary:
- A former military ambulance that’s had five civilian keepers
- Recently treated to a respray and new canvas tilt
Currently indicating a credible but unwarranted 92,863 miles
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: The Bolesworth Castle November 2023 Classic & Performance Car Auction, 12th Nov, 2023
Our November auction of classic and performance cars
Viewing Days:
Saturday 11th November,12 noon - 6pm
Sunday 12th November, 9am - 12 noon
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