Recent content by RichJ

Thank for your help.

Ok, I will do. I will get the neighbour who told me it was not the correct engine to tell me what he thinks it is and get back to you. Many thanks.

thanks for your reply. When was the 2.25ohv engine first made? Was it ever put in a standard series 1? Rgds RichJ

Thanks for the reply. Would it be better to source an earlier engine so the vehicle is more original?

thanks for your reply. Unfortunately the Land Rover is in NZ and I am in London! I have checked my the ownership papers and it does not give an engine size, but does give an engine number, 111802663. Does this help at all? My neighbour in NZ said it was a later model Series 1 engine, could this...

thanks for your reply. Unfortunately the Land Rover is in NZ and I am in London! I have checked my the ownership papers and it does not give an engine size, but does give an engine number, 111802663. Does this help at all? My neighbour in NZ said it was a later model Series 1 engine, could this...

Hi While in New Zealand recently I purchased a 1957 series 1, swb soft top LR. It is in very original condition and has been in a barn for the past 20 years. After a little tlc the engine fired up and we managed a short journey around the yard in her. It all appeared original to me with my...