Picking up the S2A - piccies

Thanks Uncle :)

It's not mine, so I can't speak for Murray. I've had good luck so far in convincing him to try and re-originate it, but he has a specific duty in mind for it at the moment. I think that I'll probably find him another one in time (civvy) and swap him. I'd definitely try to restore her back to spec if I could.

WARP speed.... LOL!!! :D It certainly felt like it. This is the first vehicle I've driven firmly two-handed in quite a while. Fast sweeping bends really take some concentration...

The speedo needle is quite stable - very little flickering, if any at all.

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Yes, it is possible to go to sleep driving a Series 2a on along trip, even with Bar-Treads:eek: :D

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Seriously?????? :eek::eek:

LOL!!:clap2:

Thanks for all the advice John and Uncle. It's much appreciated. I'll get into the beast over the next week or two and let you know if it was just fluid-starved, or whether there are a couple of problems that need sorting.

I feel good finding a good home for her, and I kind of get the feeling that this 2A won't be the last....

Cheers
Chris

The Land Rover that you bought in many ways is the ultimate Land Rover in my book.
The four cylinder engine was fantastic it could be siezed up because of excessive heat ignored for a couple of hours to let it cool down then driven off with few ill effects. Try that with a V8 or TD5!!
I have seen these things washed away in floods retreived a few days later and driven off once the dreadful electics are dried out.
Apart from the Rover Diff in the rear that will have regular axle failures if used even reasonably hard that vehicle will be very durable. (put a Salsbury in it)
Have a read of a book called the Asian Highway written by Jack Jackson it will give you an understanding of the sheer durability of this model or any of Len Beadel's books, durability beyond that can be imagined today in nearly all countries.
The series 2a chassis is vastly superior to the series 3 as it was hand built, I know what I speak of is against modern thinking but trust me these things were about as good as they get when it comes to all out durability.
However it will be an uncomfortable $#^%* to drive and it will ride like a tank. I recall that Spencer Wilks once said when a journo suggested that they should put coil springs in a Land Rover that if a drive was continually hitting his head on the roof he would slow down thus preserving the vehicle.
LOL

Enjoy it

Personally I prefer the 2a to the S3, but they are getting to be rather thin on the ground. After my trip to Penrith and back last weekend in the 2a I feel that they can be quite comfortable for long trips - biggest problem was the noise, although it has floor mats, lined doors and some added floor insulation and the rough ride (It rides better with half a tonne or so in the back, but I certainly was not taking that to Sydney for no reason except ride). But it drives very nicely at 100kph, although perhaps more comfortable at 90 - 95.
John

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Originally Posted by djam1

The Land Rover that you bought in many ways is the ultimate Land Rover in my book.
The four cylinder engine was fantastic it could be siezed up because of excessive heat ignored for a couple of hours to let it cool down then driven off with few ill effects. Try that with a V8 or TD5!!
I have seen these things washed away in floods retreived a few days later and driven off once the dreadful electics are dried out.
Apart from the Rover Diff in the rear that will have regular axle failures if used even reasonably hard that vehicle will be very durable. (put a Salsbury in it)
Have a read of a book called the Asian Highway written by Jack Jackson it will give you an understanding of the sheer durability of this model or any of Len Beadel's books, durability beyond that can be imagined today in nearly all countries.
The series 2a chassis is vastly superior to the series 3 as it was hand built, I know what I speak of is against modern thinking but trust me these things were about as good as they get when it comes to all out durability.
However it will be an uncomfortable $#^%* to drive and it will ride like a tank. I recall that Spencer Wilks once said when a journo suggested that they should put coil springs in a Land Rover that if a drive was continually hitting his head on the roof he would slow down thus preserving the vehicle.
LOL

Enjoy it

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Thanks djam1, I'll certainly try and get a hold of the book so thanks for the heads up!

I have to say that after crawling around underneath with a ball-peened hammer tapping the chassis every couple of inches waiting to hear a dull thud - all I heard was a nice steel bell. The chassis looks new - it's incredible.

Head on the roof? LOL! Pseudo governor:D

Cheers :)
Chris

So what are the 2A's worth on average?
I know where there is one like this that hasn't moved in 3 years and there is a shorty next to it that also hasn't moved.

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Originally Posted by George130

So what are the 2A's worth on average?
I know where there is one like this that hasn't moved in 3 years and there is a shorty next to it that also hasn't moved.

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It all depends on condition - there is no such thing as average. If it is running and roadworthy with a pink slip, not less than maybe $2000, up to perhaps $3500, more for a station wagon, but if it does not meet these measures you have to start taking off this price what you will need to spend on it - and this soon gets the value down pretty low in most cases. If it has not run for several years (but was running when parked), it is likely that the major mechanical parts (engine/gearbox/axles) are OK, but the brakes and clutch hydraulics will almost certainly need overhauling, and this will cost hundreds, even if the brake linings do not need replacing. Then you have to ask - Why was it taken off the road? Often this will be because it failed a pink slip, and you have to ask why. If the reason is chassis or bulkhead rust, the value has just gone down to hundreds.

I have paid from $15 to $500 for unroadworthy 2as in the last few years. They are not rare enough yet to command high prices - there are plenty of S3s around in good shape to keep the market down, but I suspect that you would have to pay a small premium for a S2a in similar good condition to a S3, but even for S3 the market varies a lot with time and place - there are not that many changing hands at any particular time. Of course, any with a special history can be much higher, for example the Royal Review ones that changed hands recently for over $20,000.
John