1967 Land Rover Series IIB

[Michael Slade]

dang, i was hoping it really was going to be iib

+1

 

[Alaska Mike]

I have to disagree. That's a common sentiment for such vehicles, but people forget that they were used all over the world for expeditions for 40 years.
Sure, if a person is used to big powerplants they well may be let down, but with the right attitude there's nothing wrong with it, and much right with it. Those engines are very reliable and continue running in amazingly degraded conditions.

Note I said as a North American expedition powerplant. I think the OP is in PA, which means serious highway miles if expeditions are what the goal was. The 2.25 is a tractor motor, and chugs right along at its own speed- which has its own charm. For most people that charm loses some luster after a few hundred miles of highway driving. Add in periodic points and valve adjustments, with the usual maintenance that was common with any vehicle of that period, and some people lose the enthusiasm pretty quick. I wouldn't hesitate to take a 2.25 on the road, but a more modern powerplant would make it a more enjoyable trip.

I agree it's not a restoration-quality vehicle. There are probably lots of little items I didn't notice, but even I saw that. However, from the photos it has the bones of a solid vehicle, and one that would suit the intended purposes of the OP. Taking it to restoration quality probably wouldn't be that hard, if the major components were all there.

I would look at the Rovers North BBS for other vehicles first. No need to buy the first one that caught your eye. I bet you could find one with the majority of the mods/repairs done to this one for almost half the price. Might be a little dirtier and not as pretty, but it will probably do the job just as well.

 

[Spenser]

Something-I have been shopping for an older LR as well. I would agree with Alaska Mike-that price is high, and there are some in same shape for lesser money. Check out RoversNorth for sale page, there is one that I was interested in near Syracuse that meets what you are looking for for $8500. I am sure that he would accept offers.

 

[Something]

Something-I have been shopping for an older LR as well. I would agree with Alaska Mike-that price is high, and there are some in same shape for lesser money. Check out RoversNorth for sale page, there is one that I was interested in near Syracuse that meets what you are looking for for $8500. I am sure that he would accept offers.

Great..thank you!

I will go and drive this one at the very least...who knows...might not even like it?!?!:smiley_drive:

 

[Nonimouse]

Seems to me that allowing for the £ to $ ratio, the best part of $20K would pay for a reasonable import.

A good 2a over here would set you back about $4k with a good replacement galv chassis at less than $2k. A decent low miles 2.25 with a good box and T box is $150...

I don't know the cost of a container, RO-RO or import duty but seems to me that is an expensive vehicle if you have a decent set of tools and can get cheap rate phone calls

 

[Alaska Mike]

Seems to me that allowing for the £ to $ ratio, the best part of $20K would pay for a reasonable import.

A good 2a over here would set you back about $4k with a good replacement galv chassis at less than $2k. A decent low miles 2.25 with a good box and T box is $150...

I don't know the cost of a container, RO-RO or import duty but seems to me that is an expensive vehicle if you have a decent set of tools and can get cheap rate phone calls

You obviously haven't dealt with any of the North American rivet counters.

Even still, it's pretty high for a NAS vehicle. For someone who doesn't do their own vehicle builds, it's in the ballpark when you consider how much it would cost to have someone else do it for you. A couple grand for the frame, a grand or so for the paint, a few grand for small parts and other goodies... it adds up after a while.

My $500 Rover build... I stopped counting the money. I just ran out of tears.

 

[Yorker]

Great..thank you!

I will go and drive this one at the very least...who knows...might not even like it?!?!:smiley_drive:

You'll either love it or hate it, there is usually no inbetween.

 

[Antichrist]

Note I said as a North American expedition powerplant. I think the OP is in PA, which means serious highway miles if expeditions are what the goal was. The 2.25 is a tractor motor, and chugs right along at its own speed- which has its own charm. For most people that charm loses some luster after a few hundred miles of highway driving. Add in periodic points and valve adjustments, with the usual maintenance that was common with any vehicle of that period, and some people lose the enthusiasm pretty quick.

That's why I said it would take the right attitude. I wouldn't hesitate to drive it all over the country, I've driven Series all over the country already, for me it's not a big deal. For some it is. I was just trying to say just because it's old technology, doesn't mean it's not suitable. For the right person.

 

[Alaska Mike]

There we agree 100%.

I love old 4 cylinder Rovers, Jeeps, Scouts... from that era. They putt along at their own pace, and the amount of tools and technical skill required to keep them running is pretty low. If your mindset is right, you'll have a grand time and see things you would have otherwise missed. I can't argue with the approach.

Then again, there are times when the extra power/economy/parts availability is kinda nice too. I could certainly do a long trip with a 2.25, but I can think of a lot of motors I'd rather have under the hood.

 

[Antichrist]

True, I'd rather have a 200Tdi.
Maybe a 2.25 petrol doesn't bother me because I've driven 2.25 diesel 109's. LOL