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New Dingley Village, VIC, 3172

Land Rover Series 2A 1961 88inch hardtop

$37,500
Body type Hardtop

Vehicle Overview

1961 Land Rover Series 2A 88inch hardtop.

This 1961 Land Rover Series 2A is an 88-inch short-wheelbase example fitted with a hardtop, retaining the straightforward character and purposeful design that made early Land Rovers so enduring. Its compact dimensions and enclosed body give it a distinctive presence while preserving the practical, utilitarian form associated with the Series 2A.

The vehicle was originally delivered new to the Tasmanian Hydroelectric Commission and spent much of its early life in and around Hobart before moving to Melbourne in 2007. That background gives the Land Rover a clearly documented connection with working Australian motoring rather than a purely decorative history.

In 2008, it was repainted in its original livery. The presentation remains aligned with the vehicle's period identity, while the hardtop adds useful protection from the weather and reinforces its traditional commercial character. The listing also records a thoughtful, ongoing maintenance program, supporting its description as an honest and original example.

With its 88-inch wheelbase, upright cabin and unmistakable Land Rover detailing, this Series 2A offers an engaging alternative to more highly restored or extensively modified classic four-wheel drives. It is presented as a relatively unaltered vehicle with a direct connection to the working Land Rover tradition.

  • 1961 Land Rover Series 2A
  • 88-inch wheelbase
  • Hardtop body
  • Repainted in its original livery in 2008
  • Chassis number: 5279B

Specifications

Year
1961
Make
Land Rover
Model
Series 2A
Variant
88inch hardtop
Condition
New
Body type
Hardtop
Stock reference
C/N 5279B

Location

Brooklands Classic Cars

7A Conifer Cres, Dingley Village VIC 3172

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