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[DarkForestCreature1]

Here's my two land rovers. 1967 109, currently missing the engine and a few other parts. In it's previous life it was owned by Ron Pederson, the owner of an Alpha/Rover shop in Nederland, CO, and this land rover was named Grokolina, and has "reunite gondwanaland" stickers on it. He had taken out the worn out 6 cylinder in prep for doing a V8 swap (and cut out the front crossmember too, not sure why). He never did the swap. I currently have an OM617/SM465/Dana18 setup to put in it, but also haven't gotten that done yet. Ended up moving to WA to help the folks out on the farm as they age, and haven't gotten the land rover transported up here yet. Being a Colorado truck, it has no rust. And no, the wings and grille aren't busted up, just they were all removed for the engine work, and they're only held on by like one or two bolts in that picture.

Second one is a 1961 88. 2.25 gasoline/petrol. Bought by my dad in 1975, from the first owner, the sheriff of Moab Utah who had bought it new. It's all original, about 36k on it, and still runs, but needs a restoration. No brakes, not much electrical (starter motor and generator still work), and clutch sometimes doesn't work, and the tires are the ones my dad put on in 1975... little cracked now. But it'll start right up ever time, and drive around slowly (because of the no brakes and cracked tires). It was the car I learned to drive on (after learning how to do all the routine maintenance on it), and I want to restore it to full daily driver condition for short trips to town and such.

[jimrr]

figures, my photo got lost, not sure what this is.......... i'm not going thru that again!

[jimrr]

hauling bentonite into high ditch (apx 5,000 ft.) bought new, one owner (me) about a zillion miles!

[charles1943]

Here are my pics! Enjoy, Charles Kellogg / Dare Britannia

[healeydave]

Here's my new to me 1970. Came out of long term, original owner, dry storage in the Chicago area. Engine is seized, but frame and bulkhead are good. Interior is pretty good. Planning on making it a nice driver. Stay tuned ......

[jimrr]

i have a s2a thats in better shape but this one does all the real work.

[troyfree]

here is my 71 IIA

[charles1943]

Perfectly and professionally restored. Immaculate vehicle. One of the best out there. Everything works as it should. Absolutely no issues. Multiple Show winner. Drive anywhere. Very desirable colors.

LAND-ROVER, late SERIES IIa. This 1971 Land-Rover is the last year of the “all-metal-dash” machines before the Series III Land-Rover debuted later that same year. This Land-Rover was treated to a 6-year restoration by, and for Dare Britannia, Ltd., of Olympia, Washington. We showed it at our first professionally judged Concours d’Elegance (the Forest Grove Concours) where it brought me First in Class. Two years later at our nearest British Field Meet it took another First Place. On a field of exquisitely presented Aston Martins, Bentleys, Jaguars and other premiere British Marques this truck was awarded “Best Debuting Restoration of the Day”. It continues to command top honors wherever and whenever it is shown. In my 55 years of passionate dedication to Correct, Original Land-Rovers, this is our finest (short wheelbase).


This Land-Rover is classed as a short wheelbase DeLuxe Safari Station wagon, with the correct heat-shield roof and four jump seats in the rear cabin.
I plan no further restorations at this time because Dare Britannia is backed up for several years with ongoing client restoration work. The demand is unrelenting. My restorations have brought my Company more than 60 international awards, of which more than half are First Place or better…..far too many to begin enumerate.
I would describe this Land-Rover as not only immaculate but a superlative, brilliant-running machine in every conceivable way. Its road manners are impeccable. It drives and handles precisely like a showroom-fresh example. It performs spectacularly…..astoundingly well. No excuses. ALL parts are Genuine Land-Rover or their exact, precise equivalent. No excuses. The tires will be those of the buyer’s choosing….including new MICHELIN Military all-terrains or AVON Traction Mileages, both being in stock. And both superlative examples of the caliber of tire worthy of the Marque.

[JamesF]

1963 2A Swiss military vehicle. Recently put on the hardtop but I’m not sure I like the way it looks. I may try a bikini top.

[Lance Dahl]

Good Day,
I am a new Series owner, we purchased "Clare" about a month ago and I am working to install a number of items the previous owner had purchased and not gotten to yet. "Clare" is a RHD 1983 109 Country Wagon, she was imported from England about eight years ago. The story is when imported she was the last of 16 registered 109 Country Wagons on the road. I have installed the RoamerDrive that was NIB along with the new finned Transfercase cover. I am trying to work through the middle-row seat belt installation, as he had purchased the two shoulder belts and the middle lap belt. I will be looking for some photo help confirming where the lower outside angled brace gets installed, the online photos I have found don't really show how close the brace when covering the folding seat lever. I also seem to have the original angled seat belt shoulder brackets behind the C-pillar. It has only one hole though so I am trying to figure out where to mount the retraction mechanism.

[ivanhoe]

Hello,
I've been away from Rovers North since the 90s, great to be back! Picked up a 1965 Series IIa and time to put it back together. Looking forward to following the treads and getting on the trails.

[swatsullivan]

Here is the 1960 Series II I am working on - will need a lot of work! Including a new chassis.

[swatsullivan]

I bought one almost exactly like that 1971 IIA, but the frame was too far gone.

[bttpe1961]

1971 Series 2a

[jacedo]

Oh Landy

This is Oh Landy, formerly know in the Mendo circle as Chug. I've have him for about 7 years. Upgrades include new end-to-end electrical system, Forbyn 4-wheel-disc and dual-circuit SIII vacuum boost brake system, parabolic suspension, Exmoor interior w/ seatbelts, new steering rack, Forbyn heavy duty axles, freshly rebuilt Rochester carb, Mt Mansfield heater, Romerdrive, LED lights, Hitchgate rear tire carrier w/ custom center brake light, RN rockslides, new fuel tank, new wheels & KO2 tires. Next project is restoring a Tropical top with a Lasalle headliner.