1964 Land Rover Series IIA 109
Description
Like just about every postwar all-wheel drive vehicle, the genesis of the original Land Rover is based upon the success of the World War II Jeep. In the case of the British-built Land Rover, its introduction at the 1948 Amsterdam Auto Show set the mold for decades to come. Powered by the 1595 cc inline-four engine from the Rover 60 automobile, the Land Rover initially had a boxy alloy body with narrow set headlights and wire mesh grille and was only available as a compact pickup. By 1949, it was joined by a wagon, which eventually saw the brunt of production.
Following the Land Rover Series II, which arrived in 1958, Land Rover unveiled the updated Series IIA 109 in 1961. The “109” in its name referred to its longer wheelbase length in inches, which provided more space and better load-carrying capacity. One of the key features of the Series IIA 109 was its robust construction, with a sturdy box-section ladder frame and aluminum body panels, making it both lightweight and resistant to rust. It was powered by a 2.25-liter gasoline engine, mated to a four-speed manual transmission and a two-speed transfer case, allowing it to tackle a variety of terrains with ease.
Highlights
Restored in the UK in 2024
Refinished in Marine Blue paint with over black vinyl interior
Removable aluminum hardtop shell with soft vinyl top over the front seats
Powered by a 2.25-liter inline-four rated at 77 horsepower
Four-speed manual transmission
Two-speed 4x4 transfer case (high and low range)
The chassis number (25103552B) decodes as:
2 – Land Rover
5 – 109-inch wheelbase
1 – 2.25-liter petrol engine
0 – Home market, right-hand drive
3 – 1964 model year
5 – Solihull, UK, assembly plant
52B – Serial number
Features
Folding windshield
Windshield vents
Jaeger instrumentation: 75 mph speedometer and odometer with amperage and fuel gauges, plus oil pressure warning light
Side-hinged rear door
Inward-facing rear seats
16-inch steel wheels
General Grabber TR 235/85R16 tires
Known Imperfections
Wear on grille screen
Repaired and repainted body flaws on lower portion of fenders
Light rust on driver’s side floor
Paint chipping in wheel wells
Does not have rear seat cushions
Included
Two spare tires (one mounted on hood, the other in rear)
Ownership History
This 1964 Land Rover Series IIA 109 was purchased new in the UK in 1964. Sixty years later, in April 2024, it was purchased by the consignor and shipped to the U.S., where it was restored and titled in October 2024.
