!st production series 2 made

My series 2 142800016 was the first series 2 to test the new production line. It came off the assembly line on March 3 1958 ,3 weeks before series 1 production stopped on March 24 1958.

She has all the original running gear and is unrestored and that is how she is staying.



Cheers Richard

If you have the proof then its worth a few bob more.
Sounds like your into preservation rather than restoration, I'd go as far as putting another sidelight lens on.

I do have the official documents from Gaydon Museum Archives.

142800016 on March 3 1958 first 88 petrol R/H drive
144800012 on March 10 1958 First 88 petrol L/H drive
142800001-02-03-04 on March 24 after the last series 1 88 inch

Here is a list of serial numbers showing how original my 2 is.

Chassis 142800016
Engine 141800023
gearbox 141800011
F/diff 141800048
front nugget B58
r/diff 141800142
rear nugget 58T2
steering box 258
distributor 258
2 wheels 258
Carb B58
wipers 1/58
Glass late 57-early 58
Fuel tank sw. 11/7
starter sw. 2/58
Choke sw. 1/58
Regulator 11/57
Radiator 1/58

I have just managed to find another lens for the side light since the photo but they are like hens teeth because they are a sparto lens No 5835.

Cheers Richard

Looks better with the Sparto side lights fitted. They are very hard to get.



Cheers Richard

whats the chassis like, do you waxoyl to keep it nice and rust free

does it run alright?
don't forget even though it is "special" if you don't use it, it will die

Here are some pics of the Chassis and Bulkhead. No structural rust at all.

I wipe WD40 on the Chassis to preserve.



Inside of rear crossmember


Original 2 litre motor 112800023



I take her for a drive every couple of weeks to keep the Lubrication up.

Cheers Richard

she certainly does look good, you ahve a rare thing there

very nice i must say. what do u use it for shows or just for fun and playing with

My series 2 into dispatch on March 3 1958 142800016 has a 3 page feature article in "Landrover Monthly" March 2011 issue.

Cheers Richard

yes lovely thing you got there... wish mine was as good a condition... it will be one day (i think)

Thats a very interesting vehicle, amazed at how good the chassis is. Has it been kept in a museum or what?

crashbox said:

Thats a very interesting vehicle, amazed at how good the chassis is. Has it been kept in a museum or what?

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No it has never been in a Museum. People tell me it should be in a museum as it is, in its the original unrestored condition as a reference vehicle as it is the only one from early March 1958.

Eventually it will probably end up in a collection or museum but at the moment I will hold on to her and go for the odd drive.

I am really a series one fan because of there primitive look and design so the old 2 just sits there most of the time.

Cheers Richard

yeah i agree very primative, i wouldnt want to own one myself but maybe my taste is a bit off lol...... one thing is for sure you have a real beauty there and it would be well looked after in a museum and can only go up in price.....