1960 Land Rover Defender

Additional Info:

This 1960 Land Rover 88 Series II 4x4 received a ‘six-figure’ comprehensive nut-and-bolt restoration by Land Rover specialist builder HHH Heritage. The vehicle was disassembled, refurbished, and rebuilt by HHH’s shop in South Africa in 2021. In 2025, in the U.S., the truck’s original four-cylinder engine was replaced by a remanufactured 1989 Chevrolet 4.3-liter V6 by Green Bay Auto in Wilmette, Illinois. Documentation shows the conversion required custom fabrication, including engine mounting, steering modifications, and modifying the toe board. Modifications to the engine include a Weber carburetor on an Edelbrock manifold. This Land Rover’s history is clean and well documented, with no accident or salvage records. Since its restoration and engine swap, the classic British off-roader has been professionally maintained, including transmission service, axle seal replacement, and steering system adjustments. The Land Rover delivers calm cold starts, smooth idle, strong power, and can be driven anywhere. Priced to sell, I am out space.

FEATURES:

· This 1960 Land Rover 88 Series II was fully restored by HHH Heritage in 2021

· The work was done in HHH’s South Africa shop.

· This included full disassembly, stripping, and mechanical refurbishment.

· All chassis and suspension components were replaced.

· The reassembled Land Rover was fully repainted.

· In 2025, a remanufactured 1989 Chevy Vortec 4.3-liter OHV V6 replaced the original inline-four.

· New, the 1989 Vortec pickup truck engine was rated at 160 hp and 235 lb-ft of torque.

· The output figures are more than double those of the Land Rover’s original inline-four.

· This remanufactured engine uses a Weber carburetor on an Edelbrock intake manifold.

· The pickup-truck Vortec 4.3 originally used throttle-body electronic fuel injection.

· The engine installation included an electric fuel pump.

· A new exhaust system was installed in the 2021 work.

· The engine was teamed with the Land Rover’s four-speed manual transmission.

· The SUV has part-time 4WD with a dual-range transfer case and manual-locking front hubs.

· The SUV also has a new fuel system, including tank and updated sender.

· The fuel gauge provides accurate readings.

· The Landy’s cooling system was replaced with a custom radiator and electric fan setup.

· The 2021 restoration gave the chassis new bushings, shocks, and leaf springs.

· The four-wheel drum brake system was fully refurbished with new components.

· The brake system now has power-assist.

· The truck features 16-inch steel wheels.

· Firestone Destination all-terrain tires were installed in 2021.

· The spartan cabin was likewise restored in 2021.

· The seats were re-covered or replaced.

· A USB port and 12v charge port were installed in the center-located instrument panel.

· The vehicle has inward-facing rear bench seats

· The tan canvas soft top was installed in the restoration

· The Land Rover Series II used sliding front side windows.

COMES WITH

The sale includes some documentation for the 2021 restoration and the engine conversion.U.S. Customs documentation from the 2021 importation is included.

NEEDS

The windshield wiper motors are newly restored but need wiring adjustment the seller notes

OVERVIEW

· This 1960 Land Rover Series II was "nut-and-bolt" restored by HHH Heritage in 2021.

· It was then imported by and sold through HHH’s Wisconsin-based headquarters.

· The restoration was a “nut-and-bolt rebuild, as this shop is known for.”

· Later, in 2025, a remanufactured Chevy Vortec 4.3-liter V6 replaced the original inline-four.

· The engine swap involved some chassis fabrication and modifications.

· The light Landy now has more than double the original engine output for much easier driving.

DOCUMENTATION

This vehicle will be sold on a clean Wisconsin title. This 1960 Land Rover 88 Series II 4x4 received a full ‘nut and bolt’ restoration by marque specialist HHH Heritage in 2021 before importation to the U.S. In 2025, it got a major performance infusion with a Chevy Vortec 4.3-liter V6 replacing the original inline-four, more than doubling its power and torque. Mechanical updates to the cooling, fuel, and braking system make it a better driver. It is presented as turnkey with recent services.

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