What would YOU pay? PICS

[nategracie808]

So I found a Series 2a 1966 that I would like to purchase. It has 19xxx original miles, been sitting for a few years.

Its diesel, has a capstan winch, 2 tops, 2 sets of tires. original bill of sale and all manuals. It has not driven in a few years. The owner had the diesel injector pump rebuilt and it still wont run. He says its the fuel system and some "o" rings are probably the problems.

He said he let the truck sit for too long one winter and the battery froze and it basically is shot. Its 12v alternator but he said he might have blown some fuses. He had the manifold replaced due to a crack and the driver rear leaf is cracked....although it does not lean one bit to either side. He said he drove it for a little bit after his dad died and then the battery thing happened.

Supposedly the local mechanic could not get it running, yet I doubt he has much experience with series rovers. I am in an area where there are very few foreign car dealerships let alone rovers. The interior besides being dirty looks great.

The frame is looks to be in good shape, its peeling some kind of coating off, but there are no rust through spots and I couldn't find any weak areas. The only really bad spot I could find is the rear cross member.

I need your guys help in deciding weather I should buy it. The guy said he wanted $4000 and I talked him down to $2600, think thats fair? I have been watching this one since 2008 and other things have always come up. I can finally go plop down my hard earned cash for it. I have wrenched for many years from tractors to cars. I dont need the car for a daily driver but want something to wrench on and wonder if you guys think it would be worth buying. Ok, thats my bit.......please help.....lol

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[ThePhotographer]

It's definitely worth $2600 with those miles, but prepare for quite of bit of money to go into getting it in good running shape.

[rwollschlager]

if everything is as good as you say it is, then yes.

[leafsprung]

Looks like a koenig PTO to me - nevertheless - well priced

[mearstrae]

Looks like a fixer-upper at a good price. A winch and a search light and with red paint, might have been a fire-tender in a former life. Go for it....... And experience with tractors will be handy when owning a Series.

'95 R.R. Classic LWB
'76 Series III Hybrid 109
'70 Rover 3500S

[antichrist]

X2 on it being a Koenig rather than a capstan. Might not be Koenig, but it's definitely not a capstan based on where the fairlead is.

Yes, worth $2600 in today's market.

As for it not starting, if it's been sitting for a long time the fuel system is probably clogged with bacteria and needs to be cleaned/flushed.

[SGS714]

That's a no brainer at $2600. As stated above you will have some work but will have a great project that if you ever wanted to sell you might be able to break even on. They are very addictive though I will end up driving and enjoying it much more than you thought.

[mankins]

Yes. Get it. Also very rare that the panels are not all beat in. Looks to have had a reasonably nice life to this point.

Sounds like you're handy, so you'll be fine. I think Rovers are only a maintenance problem for those that are not handy or those that are not willing to learn to be.

I've worked on diesel cars for ages and find them much easier and more satisfying than gassers. Both of my Rovers are gas but would love a diesel.

Just get it and don't look back. You won't regret it.

Good luck and keep us posted.

Phil.

[mongoswede]

A rebuilt bulkhead with good paint can run you $2600...the bulkhead in that one looks to be quite clean and with a little effort could be nice and clean. Thats a good deal as stated.

[czenkov]

Wow. Nice price good find. Buy it.

[artpeck]

Sounds like a better than fair price assuming all is as it seems. Just a couple of (obvious) questions but worth asking. The engine isn't seized I presume. Just won't start. Wasn't clear on the "frozen" aspect. And I trust you have taken a ball peen hammer to the frame everywhere it is accessible to check for rot? Those would be my two call outs of issues that would have ugly implications. No doubt you will find stuff you didn't expect but hopefully not with big price tags.

[73series88]

Go for it
Looks great
Aaron

[jp-]

Actually, you should not buy this.

Just tell me where exactly the Rover is located. :)

[o2batsea]

Reality check. The 2600 is what we would call the "entry fee". Dunno the laws in Michigan but just the work needed to get it on the road could add up to several hundred or several thousand. You just never know what you are getting into. You definitely want to do the brakes. The non starting diesel is likely due to either no fuel or the line needs bleeding. Pop for some new filters at the same time.
If it is just going to sit in the driveway and offer quaint tinkering opportunities, then I suppose it's going to be fabulous for that.
However, if you are considering a total restoration with the notion of making it all shiny and all, then you should begin to think about 15-20 grand to get there. No kidding.

[stonefox]

Reality check. The 2600 is what we would call the "entry fee".
I wish I had read this fine print before I through myself off the series owners bridge. :D

[1971Series88]

JUST DO IT!!!!!!!

Misery loves company :D:D:D

[60dzl]

That spot light is great! Is there a brand on it or anything?

And as others have said, it looks like a good truck for the price.