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.