can anyone decode this chassis number

[B92 8NW]

My alleged '66 IIa has 143000968 on the rear spring hanger. That would make it a 1960 series II would it not?

[isuzutoo-eh]

If thats the right numbers then yeah, both Clifton and Classic VIN calculators say 1960 Series II
From Classic:
Chassis / VIN number : 143000968

Land Rover

Land Rover series 2 88"

Model 143 Series 2 88"
Body style Basic
Engine type 2.25l (2286cc) petrol
Market, Steering (3) CKD (Export), RHD
Model year 0 1960
Serial Number 00968 Number 968 of 1671 numbered from 1 to 1671


If you have engine, axle and gearbox numbers, Classic might offer more info:
Classic Land Rovers (http://www.classiclandrovers.no/?page=documents/vinlookup&PHPSESSID=d4a35828d7b54ff81f44cbb3942a2cfc)
Cheers,
Mark

[Shonky]

The good thing about Series II (not IIa) chassis numbers is that the fourth number corresponds with the year.

1438XXXXX = 1958
1439XXXXX = 1959
1430XXXXX = 1960
1431XXXXX = 1961

With the 2a they went to suffixes which are less readily decoded. :(

[The ho har's]

My alleged '66 IIa has 143000968 on the rear spring hanger. That would make it a 1960 series II would it not?


just a question what made you beleive it was "66 IIa in the first place???


Mrs ho har:angel:

[B92 8NW]

just a question what made you beleive it was "66 IIa in the first place???


Mrs ho har:angel:

The registration details.

[V8Ian]

The registration details.
I'd think that every owner since about 1970 has been led to believe it to be a later model than it is.