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For Sale — 1962 Land Rover Series IIa SWB “Laura”
Beautiful, original and full of history: I am selling my 1962 Land Rover Series IIa SWB, called Laura, after more than 30 years of ownership. The vehicle has never been used for hard off‑road work and still retains many original details, including the first owner’s hand‑painted marking on both side doors.
Quick Facts
- Model: Land Rover Series IIa SWB
- Year: 1962
- Chassis: Early Series IIa, among the first 3,000 short left‑hand drive export models
- Engine: 2.25 L petrol engine
- Gross vehicle weight with brakes: 3,000 kg (tow coupling exempt from inspection)
- Completeness: Complete except for seats and canvas hood
- Documentation: Danish registration certificate available
Highlights and Originality
- Original patina and badges; retains the hand‑painted abbreviation N.KG. for Næstved Cemetery (Næstved Kirkegaard) on both side doors
- Factory‑fitted truck cab with collar for a 3/4 canvas hood included. (no canvas hood, but these can be bought).
History and First Owner
Laura was delivered new to Næstved Cemetery, where she served faithfully for more than 20 years. The hand‑painted N.KG. (Næstved Kirkegaard) on both side doors remains as evidence of her original use as a work vehicle for the cemetery. Subsequent owners have preserved and the vehicle as original; I have owned her for over 30 years and have looked after the original details.
Known Issues and Long Storage
- Stored for more than 15 years. Engine has been periodically turned over by hand crank or starter but has not been regularly started
- Perished hoses for radiator and fuel lines
- Tyres require replacement
- Some corrosion in the bulkhead and a few spots on the frame
- Transfer gearbox is stuck in neutral after long storage (a known issue after extended periods unused)
Included in the Sale
- Factory truck cab and collar for a 3/4 canvas hood
- Station wagon roof
- Tarp covering the load bed and cabin for secure parking without the roof; cabin section folds down behind the seats for driving and up over the windscreen when parked
- A handful of spare parts
- Four Defender steel wheels with well‑used tyres
- Registration certificate
Bonus Detail
Due to manual vehicle registration practices in 1962, this vehicle is registered as a “Rover Land Rover Jeep,” a quirky and rare registration detail that may interest collectors.
Price and Viewing
- Price: DKK 47.500
- Contact: Please send a short introduction and state your interest; viewings can be arranged by appointment
Laura is ideal for the collector or restorer who values original condition, clear provenance and a vehicle with strong historical character.
