1962 Land Rover Series 2A Restored

Location: Los Angeles, California

Why It's Curated: This 1962 Land Rover Series 2A is for sale in Los Angeles, Ca. With just 300 miles since its full restoration. It’s a driver-focused build that keeps the classic charm and mechanical simplicity of the original, while adding thoughtful upgrades that make it a joy to actually use.

Powered by Land Rover’s legendary 2.25-liter four-cylinder and fitted with triple locking differentials (front, center, and rear), this IIA has the poise and grip to go anywhere—from canyon roads above Malibu to the fire roads of the desert. The matte grey finish and grey/aluminum interior give it a rugged, purposeful look that feels just as natural parked outside a coffee shop as it does on a weekend trail.

With only 300 miles since restoration, everything feels tight, sorted, and ready for adventure. It’s the kind of Land Rover you actually want to drive—an honest, beautifully finished Series IIA built for people who believe capability and character never go out of style.

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Model History: The 1962 Land Rover Series IIA represents the early evolution of Maurice Wilks' revolutionary utility vehicle concept, introduced just two years after the Series IIA's 1961 debut. This generation marked a significant advancement over the original Series I and early Series II models, most notably through the introduction of the larger 2.25-liter four-cylinder engine that replaced the underpowered 2.0-liter unit. Developed at Land Rover's Solihull facility under the guidance of chief engineer Tom Barton, the Series IIA incorporated lessons learned from a decade of global deployment, featuring improved electrical systems, refined transmission internals, and enhanced durability for military and civilian applications worldwide. The 1962 model year also saw the introduction of the distinctive headlight configuration and grille design that would define the Series aesthetic through the early 1970s. Against contemporary competitors like the Willys CJ-5 and International Scout, the Series IIA offered superior build quality and global parts availability, though with characteristically British engineering quirks that demanded owner familiarity. The comprehensive differential lock configuration—front, center, and rear—transforms this utilitarian workhorse into one of the most capable off-road vehicles ever produced, surpassing even modern 4x4 systems in pure mechanical traction control. This level of equipment was typically reserved for specialized military or expedition variants, making such a configuration exceptionally rare in civilian hands. The Series IIA's influence on subsequent 4x4 development cannot be overstated, establishing the template for permanent four-wheel drive systems and proving that utility vehicles could serve reliably in the world's most demanding environments while maintaining relative simplicity for field maintenance.

Vehicle Details:
Year: 1962
Make: Land Rover
Model: Series 2A
Trim: 3 Door
Drive: 4 x 4
Miles: 300 since restoration
Mileage Verification: Actual Miles
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual (3 pedals)
Number of Forward Gears: 4
Engine: 2.25L 4-cylinder gasoline engine
Exterior Color: Matte Grey
Interior Color: Grey and Aluminum
State of Registration: Montana
Vehicle Location: Los Angeles
VIN: Available Upon Request
Title: Clean

Details:

Drivetrain, Suspension, Tires & Brakes:
Locking Differentials: Front Locking Differential, Center Locking Differential, Rear Locking Differential

Exterior & Interior:
New paint

Working Heat: Yes 
Working Air Conditioning: No