Vehicle Description
1964 Land Rover Defender Additional Info: An incredibly
interesting, well sorted, and well executed build that is a blend
of classic and neo-classic Rover. What you see when you view this
Rover is a Defender Series 2A 109 Wagon, what you drive is a Range
Rover Classic LWB. A great deal of care and engineering went into
building the vehicle. The body is a 1964 Series 2A Station Wagon.
The 109 started as a rust free well preserved, left hand drive
example and was de framed and completely restored before being
mated to the chassis of a later Range Rover Classic. Modern
upgrades include a ZF 4spd automatic gearbox, LT 230 transfer case
with permanent AWD, and 4-wheel disc brakes among other additions.
Power comes from a refurbished and freshened 4.2 liter Rover V8
engine from a donor Range Rover. Interior is all new with
replacement seats, headliner, carpets, steering wheel, dash and
door cards. Instrumentation is original 109 adding to the character
of driving a classic vehicle that is not so classic. All body work
from the firewall forward was custom tailored to fit around the
longer 4.2 liter powerplant and Range Rover Running Gear.
Additional custom sheet metal includes a "safari roof" that is
designed for generous airflow into the passenger cabin without
allowing the elements inside. The Sorting of any custom Rover after
a build as extensive as this is in most cases the part that induces
someone to pull one's hair out, but rest assured a great deal of
time and energy was taken to get everything sorted and make this
Defender capable of daily driver status. All maintenance and
servicing was performed by J&G Automotive, a local classic
Rover shop that has taken on legendary status inside the local
Rover community. This Rover is well documented with extensive
records, and wear items are all as new Amazingly restored 1964 Land
Rover Defender, this Defender is a matchup of a 1989 Land Rover
Classic Long Wheel Base chassis and running gear with A 64 Defender
body. Offering a smoother ride better road manners and comfort in a
Classic Defender Style. Many man-hours and many dollars spent to
create this masterpiece, truly must be seen and driven to fully
appreciate the quality of the build.
