Vehicle Description
The original Land Rovers were go-anywhere vehicles that were light
and easy to maneuver. But if you needed something a little more
substantial to move serious cargo, they had you covered with trucks
like this 1967 Land Rover Series IIA 109 pickup. Kind of like a 9/8
scale Landie, it offers great power and torque from a legendary
four-cylinder diesel engine, a beefier frame, and a bigger bed, all
with the same go-anywhere Land Rover utility.
With a tough-as-nails look that's practically begging to chew up
serious topography, this British-built Land Rover pickup looks just
about right in its textured tan livery. Not too perfect that you'd
be scared to drive it (they weren't perfect when they were new,
after all), it's ideal for heading out into the wilderness to get
some work done, are for traversing the concrete jungle. Think of
the stir you'll create at the local Home Depot when you start
sliding your supplies into the big bed, which includes a set of
seats with newer vinyl pads. Either way, this truck knows what it's
doing. You can see the exposed rivets used in its construction, and
the aluminum skin remains in great condition with no major issues,
further protected by the tread plates on top of the fenders and on
the rocker panels. Black mesh grating protects the front grille
along with the outer lights on the wings that are a nice addition
not found until the Series III came out in 1971, and seriously, is
there anything cooler than just strapping your spare tire to the
hood? Totally functional. The bed is nicely finished as well, and
although there's no top, they can be easily sourced, or just enjoy
it in the open air! Trust us, this Landy0 can handle pretty much
anything Mother Nature throws at it.
Yes, it's basic inside, but that's purely the point, isn't it?
Three-abreast black vinyl bucket seating is cozy but functional, as
long as the driver, who is on the right-hand side mind you, has
access to all the levers in the center that control the transfer
case and 4-speed shifter. About the only concession to comfort are
those newer seats, while the rest is purely form following
function. The gauges are in the center of the dash to accommodate
both left- and right-hand drive models and the heater box is
literally a box with a fan on the back. The
restoration/preservation was thorough enough to ensure that all the
switches, knobs, and gauges look their best, and the three-spoke
steering wheel is a big comfortable piece that could be the
original. Out back there's plenty of room for multiple passengers,
along with expanded cargo area thanks to storage compartments under
the seats.
It's not fast, but thanks to the venerable and torquey 2.25 liter
inline-four diesel engine, it'll get you wherever you need to go if
you've got the time. Only a Sherpa can go more places and again,
durability and ease of maintenance were the goals. The block is
cleaned but not detailed for show and the entire engine bay was
designed for the dust of the desert and the high waters of the
Nile, keeping the Land Rover pushing forward under any conditions.
Check out how big the radiator is, the heavy-duty exhaust system
tucked underneath, and the oversized axles designed to really
handle the rough stuff. It's all been well cared for, so it rides
and handles as it should, and you'll be surprised how nimble it
feels, both on and off the pavement. Simple white painted steel
wheels are the right look and they carry pavement-friendly
245/75/16 radials that ride and handle far better than the original
lugs and bias-plys.
When was the last time you saw one of these? Now imagine the fun
you can have not only playing in the dirt, but actually using it as
intended. You know, as a truck! Call now!