FOR SALE VIA PUBLIC AUCTION
Sunday 27 June, 2.30pm

ASB Showgrounds, Auckland
All lots are subject to a buyers premium of 15%+GST

Further info available on our website.

In the immediate post-war period, Rover bosses the Wilks brothers foresaw a need for a tough four-wheel drive utility vehicle to meet the requirements of the farming community. Their solution was inspired by the wartime Jeep of the US Army.

The success of these vehicles took the company somewhat by surprise. The use of corrosion resistant aluminium was seen as a virtue, given the steel shortage of the time. The usage of then- current Rover components including the engine from the P3 saloon ensured that production and development costs were minimised, further boosting popularity.

Introduced in 1958, the Series II with its more rounded sides was the first update since the models launch 10 years prior. Additionally, two engines were available; either the 2286cc petrol version or the then newly developed 2052 diesel version.

The IIA model was built between 1961-1971 and is considered today to be the most hardy of the Land Rover breed with some 70% of them still in working order.

The Land Rover in question was registered new in New Zealand on 5 September 1969. In 2013 the vehicle was restored from the sump up by noted marque, historic vehicle, and vintage car club authority George E Haffenden, and it was one of the final tasks of this nature that he undertook. The vehicle is now resplendent, ready for its next owner to drive and enjoy.

This wonderful example of Mr Haffenden workmanship also comes with a selection rare replacement corner window spares and original work manuals and a comprehensive record of the restoration process.