Thread: What model is it?

Series 2a

Yep S2A I think. 88" Its got the proper factory station wagon top with the tropical roof which is nice.

Value will be dependent on the amount of rust in the chassis/firewall etc

Capstan winch will increase the value a bit, and the panel work looks straight which is nice

SWB 2A station wagons are very rare in Australia.

As mentioned look for rust in firewall, footwells and chassis. And try and put her undercover if you can.

G'day J.Janda

Yes, it is a late Series 2a station wagon, probably a chassis suffix "G" model, those SWB Station Wagons (probably in the 316xxx or 317xxx series),are quite rare here in Australia, it looks very original, with some very desirable extras, getting parts for it should not cause to much of a problem, the timing chain (part number R 504375)should be quite easy to get through Landrover spare parts specialists, but not from dealers, as they would probably not stock spares for vehicles that old, I would suggest that you remove the front brush/bull bar before attempting to get it registered here in Aust. otherwise, providing everything mechanical and electrical is good and working and there is no rust it should not pose a problem to register and for you to enjoy


cheers

Originally Posted by UncleHo

G'day J.Janda

I would suggest that you remove the front brush/bull bar before attempting to get it registered here in Aust. otherwise, providing everything mechanical and electrical is good and working and there is no rust it should not pose a problem to register and for you to enjoy


cheers

I agree. The brush guard and front tow-bar stick out a good bit and may upset the bureaucrats. Put them back later. Nice LR capstan winch. Roof and bonnet are the genuine station wagon articles so it is unlikely to have been an 88" hardtop ex factory. 88" diesels are incredibly cheap to run. I had a Series III and got up to 40 mpg in light use. Were 88" wagons ever marketed in Oz by LR? They were certainly not in my time at Leyland T&B.

Originally Posted by D110V8D

SWB 2A station wagons are very rare in Australia.

Yep. There was one parked next to Gus on a farm when I got him way back when I was 15.

I was offered both vehicles but picked the better one (Gus). I rang the old cocky last year and expressed an interest in picking up the second one (now knowing what it was!) but was told it had gone to scrap a month prior.

A bloody old one!!!!

Sorry I can't help.

Looks like it all so has a Capstan winch. Worth a lot of money but not really that great to use, a drum is much better.




Ben......