Land Rover® Series 2a *Galv Chassis Station Wagon – High Spec* (WPX)

For sale, Land Rover® Series 2a Station Wagon in Marine Blue (1968). 

Petrol 2286cc. MOT & Tax Exempt. Galvanised Chassis. Weber Carburettor. Parabolic Springs. Tow Bar & Electrics. Wing Top Mounted Mirrors. Safari Roof – Alpine Lights & Sliding Rear Windows. Rear “LAND ROVER” Mudflaps. 750×16 Road Biased Tyres. Rear Door Mounted Spare. Soft Rear Wheel Cover. Standard Front Seats. 4x Rear Individual Tip Up Seats. Headliner & Interior Light. Heater With Front Windscreen De-Misting. Rear Lifting Handles. Rear Step. Safari Windscreen Guard. Rear Work Lamp.

We are delighted to present for sale a very rare vehicle indeed – this 1968 genuine Series 2a station wagon, finished in Marine Blue, with Limestone wheels & Safari roof. Not only are genuine station wagons hard to come by, but this particular example has also been previously rebuilt onto a galvanised chassis, with a host of extras… read on below!

Externally, this has all the period “proper” station wagon features one would hope to see – the razor edge bonnet, wing top mounted mirrors, vintage number plates, front safari sun visor (for deflecting sun & preventing damage to the windscreen), rear door mounted spare with soft wheel cover, rear “LAND ROVER” mud flaps, tow bar and electrics with integrated rear step, rear lifting handles and work lamps which are handy for the dark evenings, and a safari roof. The safari roof is a revelation – not only does it include specific interior trim which we will discuss later, but it benefits from sliding side windows and upper alpine lights for maximum light in the back – the two skin set up also allows for roof vents to be opened inside when driving along to keep things cool on a hot day, which is very welcome. The whole package culminates in a really lovely looking vehicle – of the period, but with enough modern touches, like a tow bar and electrics, to make the vehicle more usable – or those work lamps for if you need to chop logs or coal, or have greater vision when reversing at night, or loading passengers/items.

On the inside, as one would expect, a genuine station wagon is about as civilised as a Series Land Rover® ever really got – with three front standard seats, deluxe matting to the footwells, and twin wipers (an option at this time) to the front screen. There is a heater with front de-mist, which again, would’ve been an expensive option at the time from factory, and is very useful in the colder weather. The rear houses 4x individual rear tip up seats, bringing seating for seven occupants including the driver – the added bonus of that safari roof, with switched interior light, makes for a light and airy experience no matter where you travel – this means the whole family can travel in (relative!) vintage comfort – driving is easier too, thanks to the superior visibility the roof affords. The rear floor has a load mat to protect the floor area, and should you not wish to carry passengers, all four rear tip ups fold away as pictured, to reveal the entire load space… this is very handy if you are carrying a dog which you don’t want on the seats, or a bike, or the picnic basket, your guns for the local shoot – etc etc.

Where this really stands out from the standard Series 2a however, is in the driving experience – not only has this particular example being put onto a new galvanised chassis, but also been fitted with uprated parabolic springs for a superior ride – this is ideal if you are planning to go cross-country, or even if you do the school run over the speed bumps… rather than dreading them, you relish the chance to “attack” them! The petrol engine is a dream, starts with the first turn of the key and is delightfully smooth – a Weber carb has been fitted to exploit the extra gearing afforded by the 750×16 tyres – this means it’ll happily cruise at 55mph and go far faster than you’ll ever deem required – you’ll run out of gumption before it runs out of “go”. It delivers the best possible version of a period drive – we often find one can feel when a car has been rebuilt from behind the wheel, and this truck is no exception to that rule.

In summary, if you are looking for a Land Rover® which can carry the whole family, and which should stand the test of time thanks to a galvanised chassis rebuild – this must be worth consideration. This could be passed down through the family as an heirloom – it’ll get you to work no matter the weather, look perfect in either the pub car park or outside Harrods in London (remember, it is both ULEZ and congestion charge exempt due to HISTORIC status) – whilst also benefitting from classic insurance, free road tax, and the fact you don’t need an MOT either. If you are looking for a Land Rover® that you can keep at a holiday home, either at home or abroad, then this can be driven for 90 days a year on British number plates, without re-registering, and without needing to bring it home – all the exemptions can be done once a year online remotely – and when you’ve had your fun, you can bring her back to Blighty! We seldom see rebuilt station wagons like this, especially in the Series 2a, with this level of spec. If you are keen – get in touch as soon as you can, as we doubt it’ll hang around in stock for long, and it would be very difficult to find another example like this!

Priced at £24,995