Land Rover Series II 1958–1961 car dimensions: 3617 mm long, 1676 mm wide and 1968 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,315 kg. Braked towing is 1,775 kg.
The cabin is fully utilitarian with metal surfaces and minimal trim. An optional heater unit with fan provides basic cabin warmth and demisting via adjustable vents. Sliding door windows and dash vents aid ventilation. No electronic driver aids are fitted.
The 2-door offroader has an open rear load bed measuring roughly 1.09 m long by 1.44 m wide between cappings and 0.5 m deep, suitable for tools or light loads. Optional rear seats or hard top convert it for more enclosed use.
Optional towing hook, jaw, pintle or rings plus trailer socket support braked trailer drawbar pull of 1775 kg on road for petrol models. Payload is rated 454 kg on road or off-road with two persons for the basic 88-inch model. Power take-off points allow driving external equipment for farm or work duties.
Optional oil cooler, larger engine fan, heavy-duty springs and shock absorbers suit sustained loads or hot climates. The leaf-spring setup and part-time four-wheel drive make it practical for rough terrain hauling.
The cabin feels solid and basic with full metal surfaces and very little upholstery or plastic. Seats are simple and fixed. A heater is listed as optional equipment along with de-luxe trim and sun visors. Fresh air vents and optional windscreen washers help with ventilation. The interior stays utilitarian for work and off-road use.
2.25-litre petrol or 2-litre diesel engines offered.
Petrol consumption around 13-17 l/100 km.
Diesel consumption around 10-15 l/100 km.
Hydraulic drum brakes standard on all models.
Seat belts available as optional safety harness.
Routine checks recommended every 4,000 miles.
Engines run on petrol or diesel with published consumption of 13-17 litres per 100 km for the 2.25 petrol and 10-15 for diesel under mixed use. Fuel tanks hold standard capacity for the short wheelbase models. Expect higher use in four-wheel drive or loaded conditions.
Servicing follows simple intervals with oil and filter changes plus checks on plugs, points, brakes and fluids every few thousand miles. Leaf springs, swivel hubs and gearbox need regular attention. Owner manuals list basic lubrication points.
Safety kit centres on hydraulic drum brakes sized to the wheelbase. Seat belts came as an optional harness. No crash test ratings appear in period records. Optional items include brake servo and fire extinguisher.
The car stays straightforward to keep with widely available parts. Watch for chassis corrosion and maintain the aluminium body panels. Regular greasing of the drivetrain keeps it reliable for work or trails.
Length 3617 mm, Width 1676 mm, Height 1968 mm, Wheelbase 2235 mm (Series II 1958–1961)
Sources: manufacturer data and published specifications.