A PROJECT 88 restored Land Rover Series 2a Petrol.

Finished in Deep Bronze green, with custom Brown Leather seats. You can spec this car to have any colour seats / canvas configuration you prefer, as well as other specification options.

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Below is a breakdown of key elements contributing to this build. Of course, nearly impossible to list all parts.

Underside

• Original chassis, in good condition. Blasted, raptured and protected for longevity. Original chassis allowing US import.
• Rebuilt front diff and axle. 
• Rebuilt rear diff and axle. 
• Both have had new seals, gaskets, and hub bearings. 
• New sump plugs in both front and rear diffs.
• New swivel seals on the front. Both axles have been stripped back to bare metal and repainted with Manor zinc phosphate primer and chassis black paint.
• Two new prop shafts and fitting kits
• New springs 
• New shock absorbers
• New suspension shackles, spring bolts, and shock bolts, all zinc-plated gold.
• New front heavy-duty steering arms and ball joints, zinc-plated gold.
• New gearbox and transfer box gaskets.
• Zinc-plated gold bolts throughout the underside.
• New stainless steel exhaust, gaskets, and hangers.
• New brake lines, flexi pipes, wheel cylinders, and unions throughout.
• Reconditioned sump with zinc-plated gold bolts.
• New 9.5-inch friction plate and pressure plate along with a new master and slave cylinder and lines.
• Rebuilt handbrake.

Engine

• The engine was recently rebuilt to tolerance, including new gaskets throughout.
• New fuel pump.
• New ignition system, including distributor, points, condenser, plugs, leads, and coil.
• New Auto Sparks wiring loom.
• New brake reservoir.
• Reconditioned brake, clutch, and throttle pedals and assemblies.
• Reconditioned air box and battery tray.
• New battery and earth strap.
• Reconditioned oil inlet pipe, breather, and air inlet.
• New water pipes and Jubilee clips.
• New radiator.
• Reconditioned throttle linkage.
• Zinc-plated bonnet latch.
• New radiator and oil filler caps.
• Soda-blasted rocker cover with zinc-plated bolts.
• New Weber carburettor.
• Zinc-plated bulkhead support.
• Reconditioned oil filter housing.
• New front apron trim.

Exterior

• Original galvanised components stripped, dipped, and re-galvanised.
• Headlights replaced with sealed beam units, including new bowls and loom. 
• Sidelights, indicators, and brake lights are new.
• New number plates.
• New door seals.
• New windscreen glass.
• Hood replaced with Exmoor Trim in sand colour, complete with a new frame and hood sticks.
• New front chrome light bezels.
• New wiper blades and arms.
• New rear-view mirrors.

Interior

• New front seats trimmed in-house in custom brown leather.
• New rear seats trimmed in-house in custom brown leather.
• The steering column was stripped, cleaned, painted, and reassembled with new bearings, grease, and gaskets.
• New high-range/low-range and 4×4 gear knobs.
• New gear knob.
• New gear gaiter rubber.
• New handbrake rubber.
• New high-range/low-range rubber.
• New rubber front mats.
• New PROJECT 88 rear teak deck.
• New Lucas dash lights.
• New switchgear.
• Reconditioned and rebuilt wiper motors.
• Reconditioned air vent adjusters.
• Reconditioned windscreen clamps.
• Reconditioned seat frames.
• Zinc-plated nuts, bolts, and washers throughout.

Paint and Panels

This car was painted in pieces to a very high (perfect) calibre. (A+ finish throughout)

Many of the panels were replaced, and only perfect panels were retained. All panels were fully prepared and painted in Deep Bronze Green, flatted back, and finished to a high standard.

Key panels replaced included:

• Bulkhead: Galvanised bulkhead fitted.
• Near-side and off-side doors.
• Rear tub, which was lined to achieve a pin-perfect smooth finish.
• Floor panels.
• Mudguards/inner wings.
• Near-side and off-side lower sills.
• seat box.

Style This Series

This Series 2 offers its new custodian the ability to enjoy “The Look” while retaining the option of easily returning to a stock or period-correct finish if desired. PROJECT 88 can help take this 88 to another level of individualisation.

Customisation options include:

• Canvas colour.
• Tyres.
• Front seats.
• Rear seats.
• Marshall speakers.
• Bonnet spare, and more.

Tune This Series

For those wanting to make the Series 2 more practical for daily use or long journeys, PROJECT 88 offers driving and performance upgrades such as:

• A 5-speed, full-synchro gearbox.
• Power steering.
• A tuned performance engine.
• Disc brakes.
• Sound deadening.

Running Costs and Ownership Returns

Each PROJECT 88 vehicle is MOT-exempt, ULEZ-compliant, and tax-exempt. Interest in these cars is growing year on year, supporting their capital appreciation. The limited availability of well-restored examples ensures they remain a safe investment—certainly more fun than property, gold, or even wine (although wine can be fun too!).

If you’ve always fancied a mechanically sorted, über-cool looking Series Land Rover that you can jump in and take anywhere with a grin, a PROJECT 88 is the perfect addition to your family