1972 Land Rover Forward Control 2B

[PaintedWolf]

Land Rover Forward Control series 2B for sale in Parys, South Africa. 1.5 hour south of Johannesburg.

Land Rover 2.6 petrol 6 cylinder ex military truck. 45 300km. Only 2300 of these were ever built. A classic collectors truck that was used as an admin office by the SADF. Not many originals of these 2B series around, especially in good condition with very low mileage.

She sounds and run absolutely beautiful, just drove 1500km from Botswana to SA through the Kalahari and camped wild for over a week.

4x4 capabilities have been amazing in Botswana's thick sand. She has been a 'Go Anywhere' vehicle!

Had carburetor rebuilt, it's like brand new.

For a 53 year old vehicle she is in tiptop condition, but is still 53 years old, shes not new! Engine was overhauled by previous owner. He passed away and we bought her from the daughter.

Custom leather steering wheel cover was made for the vehicle, looks beautiful

Shower (black pipes on roof for sun heated shower water). Shower head just screws on

100l water tank with tap.

150l fuel tank

2x Jerry cans in custom built jerry can holder on roof.

Locks with same key on all outside storage boxes for ease of use

4 tires are fairly new and has 2x spares on back. Custom made 9kg gas bottle holder with lock system located between 2x spare wheels on back.

Have 3x storage boxes underneath body. 1x box can take 2x batteries for duel system. 1x box takes the ammo box with all the tent ropes, pegs, wheel spanners etc. 1x box has hose pipes, jack, funnels etc.

New rip stop canvas on seats front and back, bench in back and over gear lever.

Electric starter was put in, but also have the original crank.

New shocks installed. Took off the original factory shocks.

Also has airbag shocks, but these have been disconnected. Can be re-connected by new owner.

Variety of spare parts included; spark plugs, filters, nuts & bolts, wipers, light covers, switches, pop rivet gun, grease gun, lubricants, backup carburetor, fuses, bulbs / lamps, Facet fuel pumps etc.

Radiator was recently serviced; brushed, painted, cleaned out.

Prop shaft is new

Extra 12v fan was installed in front of radiator, so has 2x cooling fans.

Canvas tent that attach to the body including poles. You walk through tent to get into camper. We use the tent as a kitchen / living area / office and inside of camper is where the beds are.

Large PVC Shower curtain and poles that attach to side of camper

Inverter, battery, mattresses and fridge on the pictures have been sold separately and are not included. Bed frames still there, so 1x double bed mattress or 2x single bed mattresses can be put inside.

New owners manual was ordered from UK for the 2B series. Have strictly been following the manual for services, lubricants, spark plugs etc.

Have done several oil changes, filter changes, spark plug changes to make sure she is well maintained.

New fuel line installed recently

Has towbar

2x 220v plug points inside that needs to be connected. Various 12v cigarette lighter points inside. Caravan plug point on outside that needs to be re-connected. Also had a duel battery system previously that can be reconnected.

Has CD player radio and speakers in front cab

Registered in RSA (Cape Town reg). License still valid.

Selling because im emigrating. Looking for the right owner, someone that can appreciate this rare original Land Rover, a true collectors 4x4 as only 2300 were built.

R 150 000 / USD 8500

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