Vehicle Description
We love a good classic Land Rover because it looks like it's ready
for an adventure no matter if it's climbed to the top of a mountain
or just parked in the driveway. That's what makes this 1959 Land
Rover Series II so appealing. It stands out for the way it retains
the look of a true explorer, right down to the details.
The Series II is part of the original Land Rover evolution. So we
like seeing the well-presented aluminum body keep that absolutely
iconic shape. The secret to this car's uniqueness is that this is
believed to be a Santana-assembled vehicle. They were licensed via
Land Rover for knock-down kits made for places like the South
American market (this example was imported from Colombia.) So it
likely had most of its life thus far in a warmer-weather climate,
and it comes in left-hand drive... two things that are a desirable
rarity when looking at a classic Land Rover. This example is done
in what holds close to a later Rover color of Inca Yellow. And the
green canvas roof does make this feel a bit like a Camel Trophy
truck (they even put a decal for it on the back.) The overall
appearance feels especially vintage, and the presentation looks
clean and complete while still looking like it has been on a few
adventures. It even has all the right features for a true voyager,
like the classic solid off-road wheels, a durable front bumper, a
rear tow hitch, and a full-size spare tire mounted to the hood.
Just like the exterior, the interior keeps the authentic feeling
going. It has a terrific classic feel with the thin/grippy steering
wheel, tall gearstick, central gauges, and proper red and yellow
levers for four-wheel drive. Everything feels robust, right down to
the rubber floor cover. And we love the upgraded seats. They are
nicely done in leather, and they even carried the Land Rover logo.
The rear-facing jump benches were even done to match. This custom
upholstery still fits into the classic attitude to make sure
nothing spoils the true vintage feeling.
The 2.25-liter motor is part of the robust tradition of durable
Land Rover power. So it's great to have this one looking so stock
and tidy, and just as important, this continues to run like a
well-maintained classic. The control from the four-speed manual
gearbox is the true secret for how these Land Rovers conquer every
hill they see. And the two-speed 4x4 transfer case is another key
to the go-anywhere ability. But the overall condition of this one
doesn't look like it spent its life off the pavement. So it can be
impressive just to take to cars & coffee.
If you're a true lover of the outdoors, this is the ultimate tool
to get to your favorite places. And even if you just are going to
the hardware store, this looks awesome rolling through town, too.
Call today!!!
