1959 Land Rover Series 2 88" Petrol

Offered on behalf of the customer is this Series II (2) Land-Rover which we have been storing since we completed a sympathetic refurbishment. It comes with both hardtop (with catflap rear door) and canvas as shown.

First registered in April 1959 it is fitted with its original 3 bearing 2. 25 petrol engine complete with Solex carburettor. One of only 450 of this particular model built. It has just 2 former keepers, having spent most of its 67year life in London, stored mostly in underground car parks with an indicated mileage that has just ticked over 15, 000 on the odometer. It comes with a Heritage Certificate confirming it retains the original colour and was dispatched to Henly's of London on 7th April 1959.

Whilst it retains many of its factory features, such as Lucas wiper motors, bulkhead vent twist knobs & grey " elephant hide" front seats, it has been fitted with a non-original (though working) cab heater / demister, a stainless steel fuel tank and has undergone a respray (in period Marine Blue) at some point in its life. It sits on a matching set of 5x pattern (Flamingo) 600x16 tubed tyres which are in excellent condition.

The chassis was replaced with a Richards galvanized Series II replica version, painted black in 2024, due to some poor patch welding on the original. While this was done the opportunity was taken to rewire the entire vehicle with a period AutoSparks harness, fitting glass Lucas-type side, brake and indicator lamps. All brake lines, fuel hoses, body fixings and suspension bushes were replaced while the chassis was replaced. Gearbox and transfer box have had new gaskets fitted. The brakes have also been overhauled.

The entire vehicle was checked over, with all fluids replaced and it then underwent an independent MOT in April 2025 at 14, 782miles. It will be sold with a fresh MOT for the new owners piece of mind.

The current owner bought 298 JPL out of a probate sale. Unfortunately, there is no history or paperwork save the current V5, heritage certificate and invoice copies from work carried out since its acquisition.

It has appeared at local events, notably Kop Hill Climb in September 2026

Viewing & testdrive currently welcome in Watlington where it is being securely dry stored.

The Land Rover Series 2 was released on April 16th 1958 as an evolution of the Series 1, featuring improved styling, mechanical upgrades, and a range of variants that set the foundation for future Land Rover models.

Under the body, the Series 2 features wider axles for improved turning, and a 2. 25-litre (2286cc) four-cylinder petrol engine, from its Series 1 predecessor. This improved engine was introduced from September 1958, as the first Series II maintained the 1997cc engine from the S1.

In 1961, the Series IIA replaced the original Series 2, introducing a redesigned diesel engine and minor petrol engine improvements.