Land Rover Series

1963 Land Rover Series 2 SWB 88 3.0 V6

1963 Land Rover Series 2 SWB 88 3.0 V6
1963 Land Rover Series 2 SWB 88 3.0 V6
1963 Land Rover Series 2 SWB 88 3.0 V6
1963 Land Rover Series 2 SWB 88 3.0 V6
1963 Land Rover Series 2 SWB 88 3.0 V6
1963 Land Rover Series 2 SWB 88 3.0 V6
1963 Land Rover Series 2 SWB 88 3.0 V6
1963 Land Rover Series 2 SWB 88 3.0 V6
1963 Land Rover Series 2 SWB 88 3.0 V6
1963 Land Rover Series 2 SWB 88 3.0 V6
1963 Land Rover Series 2 SWB 88 3.0 V6
1963 Land Rover Series 2 SWB 88 3.0 V6

1963 Land Rover Series 2 SWB 88 3.0 V6   1963 Land Rover Series 2 SWB 88 3.0 V6

1963 Series 2 short wheel base (88) finished in blue with black detailing, enhanced by silver chequer plate. Registration document shows 15 owners not bad for 56 years old! MOT until March 2020 (not MOT exempt as modification to engine is non standard). New galvanised chassis fitted within last 5 years along with removable gearbox cross member. Has been fitted with a new(ish) bulkhead at some point.

Engine is a 3.0 Ford Essex V6 from a mk2 Capri. Claimed output (by previous owner) is around 135bhp. Larger front brakes and servo from a 109. Original series 2 four speed gearbox. Custom aluminium dashboard with ignition cut off key and push button start.

Body work is pretty straight having been resprayed at some point in its life. Runs and drives extremely well, loads of torque and power from the V6 and has been known to do 70mph once or twice!

I have kept this vehicle under cover since owning and has for the majority of the time been topless. Work completed in last 18 months.

New brake pads, pistons and front brake pipes (all bled with new fluid). New custom built 3 stainless steel exhaust (back to original headers) - built to emphasise the V6 sound.

New black 16 modular wheels and 265/75/R16 tyres. New Exmoor Trim black powder coated hood sticks and Exmoor Trim hood in black with side windows (mostly bagged and kept in the loft). New Exmoor Trim centre cubby box finished in black vinyl to match the seats. Fitted nearly new deluxe Land Rover front seats with new seatbelts. New rear bench seats and seatbelts.

New GPS speedo (original speedo supplied). Kept under a fitted cover by UK Custom Covers. New USB and 12v cigar lighter socket. New high lift jack supplied and mounted. New door handles (drivers side with lock and spare keys).

New track rod ball joint rubbers. New custom gear stick and gaitor. New temperature gauge (correctly calibrated). New oil and filter and air filter. Lowered rear suspension (to level stance).

The item "1963 Land Rover Series 2 SWB 88 3.0 V6" is in sale since Monday, December 30, 2019. This item is in the category "Cars, Motorcycles & Vehicles\Classic Cars\Land Rover". The seller is "rallsy23" and is located in Sutton. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, United States, Australia.

  • Year: 1963
  • Manufacturer: Land Rover
  • Modified Item: Yes
  • Modification Description: Ford 3.0 V6 Essex Engine
  • Body Type: Convertible
  • Doors: 2
  • Colour: Blue
  • Reg. Date: 19631011
  • Mileage: 85000
  • Engine Size: 3000
  • MOT Expiry: 202003
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Power: 135bhp
  • Seats: 6
  • V5 Registration Document: Present
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom


1963 Land Rover Series 2 SWB 88 3.0 V6   1963 Land Rover Series 2 SWB 88 3.0 V6