1973 Land Rover Series IIA 88 (Prior Restoration)

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Why It’s Curated: This 1973 Land Rover Series IIA 88 for sale in the San Francisco Bay Area was the beneficiary of a restoration approximately 10 years ago. It is believed to have had a cosmetic restoration of the exterior and interior, and its motor rebuilt as well. Given that it’s a Santana-built Land Rover from Spain, and thus why it’s still a Series IIA in 1973, there is no rust on the vehicle. This Series IIA  not only shows great and has a clean California title, but is also owned by a friend of Curated Bid that deals A LOT with vintage Land Rovers. He knows his Land Rovers, is exceptionally honest and forthcoming, and a great person to buy a vehicle from.

Vehicle:

• Year: 1973
• Make: Land Rover
• Model: Series IIA 88
• Drive: 4×4
• Miles: 51,907 KM (32,254 miles) shown. TMU
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Transmission: 4-speed Manual
• Engine: 2.25 Litre 4-Cylinder Diesel
• Exterior Color: Blue
• Interior Color: Black / Blue
• VIN: 50314137
• Title: Clean (California)
• Left Hand Drive (Santana – Spanish import)

Details & Upgrades:

• Restoration approximately 10 years ago in Spain that was verbally described to the seller (no paperwork exists for the restoration work)
  • Body and paint completed
  • Motor said to have been rebuilt
  • Unknown if the body came off the frame - no rust in any case
  • Imported from Madrid, Spain post restoration
  • Estimate ~4k miles since restoration
    • Odometer appears original and could be original kilometers / miles, but true kilometers / miles unknown
• Locking Center Differential
• Per the seller: 
  • “Motor always fires up, transmission shifts as it should”
  • “Great around town, highway speeds are not recommended”
• Roof Rack

Needs:

• Windshield wipers not currently functional
• One broken wheel lug stud
• Rear turn signals not currently functional
• Brake overhaul is recommended