Thread: $46K for a Series II

Gee,, the inside of that one looks like the REAL ones in OZ,,,

I'm afraid those wheels would have to go

Here's their website: Bellargio Auto Design Ltd

I'm afraid it does not look like a Series 2 to me - more like a NAS 90, despite what he says - the giveaway is the spacing between the rear wheel and the door is too long for an 88, and the spacing from the bumper to the front wheel is also too long. The axles are obviously coil sprung lengths as well. And if he is getting 200hp through a Series gearbox without blowing it up, he is doing better than most.

My guess is that it IS based on a 1959 Series 2 (to avoid import and modification restrictions) - but modified beyond recognition. I wonder what is left of the original vehicle except the identification plate?

John

Yes John, I was thinking the same thing - a "Grandfather's axe".

Originally Posted by JDNSW

I'm afraid it does not look like a Series 2 to me - more like a NAS 90, despite what he says - the giveaway is the spacing between the rear wheel and the door is too long for an 88, and the spacing from the bumper to the front wheel is also too long. The axles are obviously coil sprung lengths as well. And if he is getting 200hp through a Series gearbox without blowing it up, he is doing better than most.

My guess is that it IS based on a 1959 Series 2 (to avoid import and modification restrictions) - but modified beyond recognition. I wonder what is left of the original vehicle except the identification plate?

John

John if you read the eBay ad it basically says that.

This is a custom vehicle and it's not a Defender. Modifications were made to a 1959 series II Land Rover.

I suspect the same, that a Series II was used as the base for import reasons. I don't think any of the engine, gearbox, drive train, etc are anything near standard and a lot is not even Land Rover.

What surprises me though is it doesn't have 22" rims and ultra low profile tyres.

Originally Posted by dm_td5

What surprises me though is it doesn't have 22" rims and ultra low profile tyres.

why do you say this?

Serg

Originally Posted by uninformed

why do you say this?

Serg

Perhaps I'm just being cynical about the American "pimped" cars that keep popping up every so often. Also consider what Overfinch and others do, everything is very urban based.