Series 1 or 2

Good day
My name is Sakkie and I am living in South Africa. I recently bought a Landrover in parts and at this point is trying to get all the info I can about the Landy. As far as I can determine the enjin and chassis numbers point to a series2A, but the chassis look like a series 1 late 54/55. (What I am told by a “expert”). Apparently there are a bend in the chassis only series 1 have. Will attempt to add fotos to illustrate. I cannot get a exact match on the chassis number and hope you will be able to assist.
Chassis no 276800787
Enjin no. 90140771A (2 and a 1/4 lt petrol)
Gearbox no,s 156900101 and219467 with letters JD underneath.

I am a old car enthusiast and plan to restore the Landy if possible. I also own a vw 1960 Karmann Ghia, 80% restored and are a member of POMC. (Pretoria old motor club)

Any assistance would be much appreciated!


Sakkie Fischer

Seems I cant add photos to this thread but the chassis side mount have a bended part apparently where the firewall is mounted. Hope this is enough fir someone to make a judgement on my problem and give advice!!

According to this website: https://www.lrfaq.org/Series/FAQ.S.C...bers.type.html

It looks like your chassis might be from 1955.
The gearbox # is from 1959.
And the engine is from a mid to late 70's truck.

Yes, some of the Series 1's had "bent" or offset outriggers that mounted to the bulkhead/firewall.

Thx JP. This is very help-full. Is this a 107 or 109 chassis?

If it's a 1955, it's a 107"