1963 Land Rover Series 2a 109 Defender

Condition: Used
Make: Land Rover
Model: Defender
Year: 1963
Mileage: 69,640
Vehicle Title: Clear
Item location: Bradenton, Florida, United States
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Description of 1963 Land Rover Defender

1963 Land Rover Series 2a pre Defender Station Wagon.
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1963 Land Rover Series 2a pre Defender69,640 miles12 seaterSafari roof with passengers vents (rare)All new deluxe seats in frontRear passenger seats are original in good shape with few tiny holesRear bench seats in good shape no holes or tearHeadliner complete with aftermarket radio above 2 small dime size holes located in the rear. overall good looking headliner.Rear floor in good shape with no rotting. New mat installed.Rear passenger flooring has a few rotting areas located on cornersFront floors are in good shape no holes. new floor matsAll doors are original and seem to be in good shape.Doors seals are present and decent condition, rear door will need to be replaced. I have the seals for the window vents.Door cards are new in some areasI just ordered 2 new window tops with new glass already installed into them. currently both window tops on the truck have a small quarter size dent in them.
Dash is in working orderFront lights, turns signals, stop lights, gas gauge work!Aftermarket gauges working.Heater is present, not sure if working.Vehicle starts by the turn of key and push buttonCarb is currently being rebuild by local shop.Engine 2.25 gas. Runs strong no lag.4 speed transmisson shifts fine with an occasional double clutching in 2nd..(all series 2a non syco transmission require it)high and low work very well.4x4 engages as well.Engine bay is clean.Bulkhead in good shape with no apparent rotting or rusting.Brakes have been replaced. Stops very well.
Tires are new! 265/70/r16 ATDefender wolf wheels are newNo locking hubsDriveline is all original, hasn’t been touched. no funny noise when driven.HD rear 1 ton diffChassis is in good as well. Rear crossmember has some flaking rust areas. I can send pics.
The exterior is an 8 of 10!Very classy look to this vintage truck.No major or minor visible dents (other than upper top windows I’m replacing)Body is very straightDoors shut flushAll galvanized piping in good shape,Roof rack, ladder and spare tire included into saleNew 9k working winchNew snorkel.
Not really sure what else to mention, think I've touched base on the overall truck. If you need any additional pics or info, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
THIS IS NOT A FULL RESTORATION, ROTISSERIE, FRAME OFF. If you are looking for a truck in mint condition, there are many 109s on ebay for $25k plus. This is an “as is” with no warranty. Please feel free to have vehicle inspected before purchase. Clean title in hand with bill of sale, plenty of parts in 3 boxes, repair manual.
Overall vehicle is clean, running and ready for adventure. Great chance to own a very cool looking beautiful vintage 5 door station wagon pre Defender…These are so much cooler looking any way..