Thread: Series 2a buying advice

Post some pics especially of the chassis and we can all make some guesses,

Cheers Charlie

Thanks for the reply. I dont have any photos yet, I had a good look over the chassis and only found some slight rust in the rear cross member. She was last running about 4 years ago when a welsh plug let go and has been parked ever since, the breaks, wheel bearings and shackle bushes were all replaced prior to the engine failure. She spent all her working life on a farm near Buxton (VIC) running a pump with the
pto so has done a million miles parked next to a river. I know all the history for the car but she is in a sorry state and i dont have much of an idea as to what is should be paying. Most of the panels need some work but the car is very original which appeals to me.
The handbreak has given me a budget of $2000.00. Would I get something running and straight for that kind of money?

$2000.00 yes you should get a great truck for that..if series 2 or 3..we don't pay near that much and have running vehicles Now you just have to find them and of course you have, panel damage is a bitch to repair, alloy stretchers when panel beating and cost a bit to replace..

Mrs hh

If it has been stationary for a long time it will be worth checking if the engine still runs - you should be able to start it despite the core plug issue - check the condition of the oil etc. to see if it was ever serviced.

Check also to see that the repairs you mention have actually been done.

Offer a low price and work upwards as necessary, after mentioning the car's bad points. I think the scrappie's were paying enough to make any wreck worth about $300+,

Cheers Charlie

It is almost impossible to put a realistic price on a Series 2a - it depends heavily on condition, and on how many people want to buy it at a particular time. If the chassis and bulkhead are reasonably rust-free, then it is a rebuild proposition, probably worth $500 at least. If it is all there and in reasonable shape, and the engine runs, perhaps $1000, but from the sounds, this may not apply. As mentioned, scrap prices place a minimum of $300.

There is some sporadic demand for the rear PTO, and they fit all Series Landrovers (except those with a military crossmember and 107 wagons), and you should be able to get at least $500 for one in reasonable shape - but you might have it for a long time before finding a buyer, or it might go tomorrow.

John

Thanks all for your comments. I might have another look and discuss the price with the seller. I will post some photos after another inspection. Cheers.

Hi All. Had another look at the landy today, see the attached photos. I took your adivse and we started her up for the first time in 5 years. Started first go and ran like a swiss watch, just black smoke on starting and a little engine blow by. let me know what you all think

Photos are a bit small... Any chance of some larger ones?