Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26779
[For sale] 1968 Land Rover S2a 88” restored.
It’s time to sell my 1968 Land Rover Series 2a 88”
Fully rebuilt 2018-2019. New galvanised ‘Richards’ chassis and Robert Owen bulkhead. Many original body panels, restored as necessary. New doors. Original sign writing touched up and preserved.
Immaculate interior, with very rare and unusual Bostrom Saxon slimline seats. Fully re- upholstered, and the internal suspension works well. These were a genuine option supplied by Land Rover when the car was new.
It has a fully reconditioned and unleaded conv 2.25 petrol engine of the correct period.
New swivels and steering components and new brakes throughout. New springs and dampers. Re-wired with Autosparks loom.
The car drives like a new Series 2a.
Pretty much all documents from new, with original log books. Current V5 present. I have lots of receipts and pictures of the restoration and can talk you through the process.
I have driven about 1000 miles since the rebuild, and it’s nicely run-in now. Any inspection welcome.
This is a restoration done by me, in my garage. The only things I contracted out were the engine machining, and the welding on the front panel. It’s never going to win a concours, but it’s a really nice car, and has been reliable since I got it back on the road a year ago. It’s been garaged since completion and very clean inside and out. Since the pictures I have added mud flaps. I’ll update photos later.
I see these being advertised at £25k + and a local auction house has valued it at 25k. However I need to sell this so I’m asking a reasonable price of £22500. I will negotiate, but you really need to come and see this, and discuss.
I documented the whole rebuild here. https://www.disco4.com/forum/topic174322.html
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30th Jun 2021 5:48 am
JordsDisco
Member Since: 22 May 2020
Location: Newcastle
Posts: 1626
Really nice restoration. Can’t you sell a kidney or something else you don’t need two of?
30th Jun 2021 6:14 am
terryall
Member Since: 17 Jun 2011
Location: Whitstable
Posts: 1435
How strange the London vehicles charges are as this lovely S2 has to pay both charges according to TFL but my wife’s 1991 Nissan Figaro is exempt. Go figure….
30th Jun 2021 1:09 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23866
You've done a wonderful restoration job Gareth, I take my hat off to you.
Thank goodness I don't physically fit in to it, or I'd be £22k worse off. 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography (now semi-retired)
30th Jun 2021 1:39 pm
DG Site Moderator
Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
Posts: 50979
Stunning ...I'm not sure I've ever seen such a meticulous restoration. Good luck with it Gareth 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
30th Jun 2021 6:06 pm
GLYNNE
Member Since: 06 Oct 2006
Location: KENT
Posts: 4696
LT wrote:
You've done a wonderful restoration job Gareth, I take my hat off to you.
Thank goodness I don't physically fit in to it, or I'd be £22k worse off.
Totally agree with both statements as I also don’t fit
30th Jun 2021 9:58 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 14176
Someone’s going to get an excellent landy there
Massive respect to u Gareth for indeed such an awesome restoration
Hope u get what u want for it as it’s worth every penny
30th Jun 2021 10:51 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15272
GLYNNE wrote:
LT wrote:
You've done a wonderful restoration job Gareth, I take my hat off to you.
Thank goodness I don't physically fit in to it, or I'd be £22k worse off.
Totally agree with both statements as I also don’t fit
But I would fit in it……..unfortunately my skinny wallet won’t let me.
A truly superb restoration and cracking looking (proper) Land Rover.
...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
< ‘tis but a mere scratch …….. it’ll polish out.
1st Jul 2021 7:37 am
terryall
Member Since: 17 Jun 2011
Location: Whitstable
Posts: 1435
Very, very tempting. Would mean giving up the Disco 3 though……
1st Jul 2021 1:01 pm
frenchy
Member Since: 05 Dec 2007
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 1040
just beautiful........2000 D2 TD5 - big red tractor (2004-2007)
2006 D3 - sadly missed (2007-2012)
2010 D4 - lovely colour Nara Bronze (2012-2018)
2016 D4 - best of the bunch (2018-2024)
2022 DiscoSport 45mpg, but its not a D4 (2024.......)
1997 Def 90 - softtop (2011.........)
1st Jul 2021 2:52 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 73130
Very.
1st Jul 2021 2:56 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26779
terryall wrote:
Very, very tempting. Would mean giving up the Disco 3 though……
It’s the polar opposite of your D3. Dead simple to run and maintain and makes money whilst you have it.
Let’s face it, it’s probably the best investment at the moment. Classic car market is hot.
1st Jul 2021 4:27 pm
riverblanche
Member Since: 31 Aug 2010
Location: retford'ish
Posts: 2230
Hi,
have you looked at/heard of Collecting Cars auction site
would think it an ideal place for selling yours, I know of someone not that far away that sold his through the site and seem to remember it went well.
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as I also don’t fit 
