Vehicle Description
Gateway Classic Cars of San Antonio/Austin is proud to present this
1965 Land Rover Defender. Though inspired by the World War II Jeep,
the Land Rover immediately distinguished itself from all other off
road vehicles. From its launch, it was the first mass-produced
civilian four-wheel drive utility vehicle with doors on it and an
available hard roof. Contrary to conventional car and truck
chassis', it used a sturdier fully box-welded frame. Furthermore,
due to post-war steel shortage and aluminum surplus, Land Rovers
received non-rusting aluminum alloy bodies, favoring their
longevity. The exterior is finished in a nice Light Pastel green
paint and new tan soft top with a simple yet beautiful black
interior. The original and still featured champion of the
go-anywhere/do-anything sport utility has to be the Land Rover.
This remarkable 1965 Land Rover Series IIA is a seldom seen treat
here in the US, but around the world, on the most forbidding
terrain & in the loneliest places, these trucks have been grinding
their way into history. Distinctive styling with its recessed
grille and inward mounted headlamps, flat windshield, flat plane
sheet metal and huge steering wheel are but some of the most
distinctive styling clues in the 4x4 community. Wherever you are
going, the Land Rover will get you there. Admittingly not built for
speed, but the stout 2.25L inline-4 performs well. The manual gear
box is synchronized in all gears and the 2-speed transfer case
allows you to crawl over obstacles that would disable a Hummer.
You'll pull plenty of looks with this former safari vehicle as you
determine what new adventures this car is ready for!
