1980 lightweight landrover military specification SOLD

This Land Rover Lightweight was the previous owners restoration project between 2016 -2018 it was then little used with him completing some 400 miles until sale.

It has been restored back to the original, great condition. It has twin batteries fitted in the centre seating area, 90 amp generator, shielded ignition system, With Original wiring all round. all the from the more common 12v variant of Lightweight.
Here is a resume of some of the work carried out (2016 – 2018)
-This Lightweight was built on a new chassis which has been fully rust proofed and undersealed with no expense spared. -It was fitted with brand new DeeStone tyres (7. 50 – 16) which is the replica of the original tyre. There is a good spare Goodyear securely fitted on the bonnet with correct straps.
-Repainted in Olive Drab with matt finish in 2018
-heavy duty shock absorbers
-Upgraded military spec wolf door tops
-Air intake all refurbished, cleaned, resprayed and new gasket -was fitted with a New original Carburettor however to improve running I have recently had a new genuine Weber carburettor fitted and subsequently had timing and tuning completed, engine now runs like a Swiss watch.

-New clutch slave and master cylinder
-Brakes overhauled with new cylinders, shoes and master cylinder
-New Seats in front cab including custom made bases back to original specification.
Rear seat pads also re covered.

-New Rubbers mostly all round including floor mats which were custom made.
-Rebuilt running gear/ replaced differential and prop shafts
-New FFR hood/ tilt custom made by undercover
-New lights back to original
-Complete fuel system over haul, both fuel tanks cleaned and sealed, rebuilt fuel tank switch over tap, new fuel pump
-number plates were reinforced with backing plates rather than the standard.
  -Infer-red headlights
-original military tool box
Pioneer tools also included which fit securely onto rear.
Manuals and bills available along with copy of military B card showing vehicles military identification and movements.
MOT July 2021 however vehicle becomes MOT/ Tax exempt in December 2020.
Overall
The structure is 100% solid. Mechanically it is also very sound, the Engine runs well with no issues. The gear box does NOT jump out of gear or struggle to go into any gears, in fact is a very smooth gearbox.
Every thing works as intended on this lightweight including lights and switches in the dash.
Both tanks work as does the switch over valve and gauges.
This vehicle is cheap to insure with a classic insurance policy.
This is a very usable military lightweight, it turns heads wherever it goes and is a very adaptable vehicle in all weathers.
This vehicle is not your usual rubbish that can often be found on sale, many vehicles have been “civilianised" with wide wheels, roll bars, spot lights and poorly maintained, this vehicle is not in that category.
These vehicles are becoming very collectable and very desirable especially in the condition that this vehicle is in.





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