Land Rover Series II (1958 – 1971) Review

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1962 Land Rover Series II a 109 Dormobile '62

Land Rover Series II a 109 Dormobile '62

£21,000

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Land Rover Series II (1958 – 1971) At A Glance

Many improvements over the original Land Rover, and still the best off-road, now available with diesel engines too

Still slow and crude on the road

The Land Rover Series II was launched 10 years after the appearance of the original car, and was an exercise in improving the product without changing its intrinsic appeal. Which was a good thing, as a decade after its launch the Land Rover was still proving to be hugely popular.

The Series II was easily identifiable by its revised styling, but it was also re-engined, now powered by a new 2.25-litre petrol engine. The Series IIA that followed 18 months later was further improved to include a 2.6-litre petrol engine in the LWB version, and a new 2.25-litre diesel, significantly enhancing the Land Rover’s appeal in export markets. It was this design that stayed in production – basically unchanged – until 1990.

It's still considered the ultimate DIY car - Land Rovers are revered for the ease with which you can work on them, and the longevity of their bodies and simple mechanical parts.

Ask Honest John

How easy is it to get spares for a Series 2 and Series 3 Land Rover models?

"How easy is it to get spares for a Series 2 and Series 3 Land Rover models?"

It depends on what parts you need, but basic service items are available. We spoke to Paddock Spares, who said: 'Some parts for the six-cylinder engines are very hard to get now.' There is a company called Dunsfold Land Rover, which specialises in obsolete parts.

Answered by Keith Moody

Do you know how much a Land Rover Series 2 is worth?

"Could you tell me how much a 1959 Land Rover Series 2 is worth?"

While we can't provide an exact price for your specific model, we can give you a guide. The very best models will command around £15,000, while a usable one that needs a bit of work can be picked up for £5000. Projects tend to be around the £2000 mark. The value of your car will depend on a variety of things such as mileage, condition, service history, etc.

Answered by Keith Moody