Identifying Your Land Rover

By Series 1) Series I, 80" 1948-1953 15) Late Series IIA, 88", Fall 1969-1971, Soft Top
Land Rover began in 1947 with the Series I and continued May 1950, headlamps protrude through grille. Mid 1951, New front wing panels with recessed headlamp. Available
until 1985 manufacturing the Series III model. This identifica- inverted "T" grille (as Series II's). Side lights move from as hard top, station wagon and pick-up model. 21/4 litre
bulkhead to wings. Pre mid 1951 models for U.S. market had petrol or diesel engine. Sill panels narrowed from 5" to 3".
tion was initiated by Land Rover as a means of identifying bulkhead lights relocated to wings to comply with lighting
major design changes in production. They did not intend to regulations. 1949-1951 Tickford Coachbuilders produced 16) Series III, 88", Fall 1971-1985 Pick-up with 3/4 canvas
change them on an annual basis. The designers felt that they 650 Station Wagons. Plastic radiator grille replaces wire mesh type. Revised
had this "agricultural workhorse" so right from the start, that instrumentation - moved from central position to in front of
annual cosmetic styling would only detract from its functional 2) Series I, 86" 1953-1957. Station Wagon driver with plastic dash. Available in U.S.A. as hard top
A redesigned vehicle with increased load space. Wheel seven seater through 1974.
applications. base lengthened to 88" 1957-1958 to accommodate new
By wheel base engine. 17) Series III, 109", Fall 1971-1985 Station Wagon
Land Rover wheel base is measured from the hub center of the Produced in 10 and 12 passenger configuration. 21/4 petrol,
front wheel to the hub center of the rear. (example: model 88 is 3) Series I, 107" 1953-1957, Pick-up with 3/4 canvas 21/4 diesel and 2.6 petrol engines. V8 available in 1980.
Same design as basic 80" with much larger load space. Tropical roof with air vents.
88" from hub center to hub center). The exception being the Wheel base lengthened to 109" 1957-1958 to accommodate
90 which is actually 92.9" wheel base. new engine. 18) Series III, 109", 1971-1985 3/4 Ton Regular
Birth of a Legend Military Soft Top Reinforced body and chassis with two inch
The prototype Land Rover built September 1947 featured a 4) Series I, 107" 1956-1958, Station Wagon suspension extension. Standard equipment included oil
Redesigned rear body with doors and seating for additional cooler, twin fuel tanks, military waterproof lighting system,
center steering wheel, negating the need to build RHD and passengers. front and rear bumperettes with lifting rings. Available in
LHD models. The vehicle was essentially a U.S. built Jeep with 12v GS (general service) and 24v FFR (fitted for radio).
a Rover designed aluminum skinned body. Rover car engine 5) Series II, 88" 1958-1961, Hard Top
and main gearbox. It was scrapped in the spring of 1948. New body style, includes sill panels to conceal chassis, 19) Series III 88" 1971-1985 Military Lightweight.
1948 pre-production Land Rovers were built in the first half of fuel tank exhaust pipe. Available as pick-up, soft top and Series IIA version 1968-1971. The early IIA Lightweights had
station wagon. their F.V. headlamps mounted on the radiator panel. Late IIA
1948. As the last of the pilot built vehicles were being finished, and III models had theirs on the wings. Designated "1/2 ton",
production vehicles were already coming off an adjacent 6) Series II 88" 1958-61 Station Wagon it was designed to be air lifted by helicopter. The standard
assembly line. Station Wagon had a full hard top with tropical roof, sliding 1/4 ton was too heavy, the Lightweight heavier still, but it
windows, fresh air vents and alpine windows. Rear door could be rapidly stripped of necessary panels to bring it
Series I - 1948 into 1958. First production Land Rovers and full interior trim with seating for 7 people. within the helicopter's lifting capabilities.
were 1.6 litre petrol 80" wheel base. 1952 engine displacement
was increased to 2.0 litres. 1954 the wheel base was lengthened 7) Series IIA, 109", 1961-1971, Pick-up with 3/4 canvas 20) Military 101" Forward Control 1974-1978
to 86 inches and the first long wheel base 107" pickup was The "regular" or "two door" 109" was available in North Designated "1 Ton" by British Military. Powered by a 3.5 litre
introduced. 1956 86" and 107" were lengthened to 88" and America in Series II and IIA from 1958 to 1966. Petrol or V8, minimal front and rear overhang made it Solihull’s most
109" and the 2.0 litre diesel became available as an option. diesel engine. capable performer off road. Designed as a gun-tractor for
the new British 105mm light gun which weighed 750 lbs
Series II - 1958 thru 1960. All new body designed by 8) Series IIA, 109", 1961-1971 Station Wagon more than the 105mm Pack Howitzer towed by the "3/4 ton"
Rover's styling department. A more powerful 2.25 litre petrol Originally a 10 seater it was "re-launched" as a 12 seater to 109". Also available in hard top and Ambulance versions.
engine is introduced for improved performance. Available in "get around" British tax laws. 2.6 litre 6 cylinder petrol
88" and 109" wheel base and a broader range of colours. engine was introduced in 1967. The 109" SW was available 21) Series III, 109", High Capacity Pick-Up (H.C.P.U.)
in North America in Series II and IIA form from 1958-1967. 1981-1983. Redesigned rear body for carrying loads of
Series IIA - 1961 into 1971. 88" and 109" wheel base. greater volume wider and longer load areas is separated
1962 2.25 diesel and the Forward Control model introduced. 9) Series IIA, 88" 1961-1971, Military Soft Top from cab. Incorporates a full width tailgate. Replaced in late
Positive earth electrics until 1967. Fall of 1967, Land Rover Designated "1/4 ton" in British military service. Available as '83 by the 110" H.C.P.U.
introduces the 2.6 litre, 6 cylinder station wagon and Ser. IIB a "general service" vehicle with 12v electrics or a "fitted for
110 forward control. Land Rovers are now in negative earth with radio" vehicle with 24v electrics. 22) Series III, 109", Stage One V8, Station Wagon 1979-1985
single wiper motor mounted in dash. 1968 air portable 88" for So named as they were "Stage 1" of a major investment
military purposes is developed. 1969, headlights are moved 10) Series IIA, 109", 1961-1971 Military Ambulance scheme in 1978. 3.5 litre V8, using Range Rover gearbox and
from the center radiator grille to the side wings. 1971, Forward Custom built rear body built by Marshals of Cambridge. In permanent 4WD. Radiator grille moved forward and new
addition to regular military specs. These vehicles had front bonnet fitted to accommodate larger drive train. Available in
Control production ended. and rear sway bars. all 109" body styles.
Series III - Fall of 1971 to 1984. Revised fascia with black
plastic safety dash. Instruments moved in front of driver, fully 11) Series IIA, 109" "Dormobile" Conversion 23) 110 Station Wagon 1983-Present
synchronized gearbox, and plastic radiator grille. 1972 Land Molded fiberglass, side hinged roof section, opens for Introduction of coil spring suspension as used in the Range
Rover introduces its V8 powered 101" Forward Control. In 1979 added head room and loft sleeping space. Interior fitted Rover. Styling changes include one piece windscreen with
with special seats, sink, cabinets and stove. Some vehicles new roof design and wheel arches added to the wings to
Land Rover introduces its V8 109” Regular and 109” Station had side lights mounted atop wings so that fuel and water accommodate wider track.
Wagon models. In 1982 Land Rover introduces its 109” High cans could be carried atop the front bumper.
Capacity Pickup. 24) 90 Station Wagon 1984-Present
110 - 1983 to present. All new coil spring suspension with 12) Series IIA, 109", "Carawagon" Conversion Uses same engine and transmission as the 110. 92.9" inch
full time 4WD from the Range Rover design is incorporated into Competitor to the Dormobile, this camper conversion wheel base.
uses wood to extend the standard roof, usually fitted to a
the 109 body styles. Available in a 2.5 petrol, 2.5 diesel, V8 regular 109"'. 25) 130, Crew Cab, High Capacity Pick-up 1991 to Present
petrol carburetted or fuel injected and a 200Tdi turbo diesel. 5 Introduced in 1985. A 127" wheel base version of the 110".
speed manual gearbox is standard. First imported to the USA for 13) Forward Control Ser. IIA, IIB 1961-1970 Aimed at commercial markets, it is ideally suited for special
the 1993 model year. 1994, improved 300 TDI diesel becomes Utilized many of the same mechanical components, like body conversions. Also offered in six wheel drive. After
standard engine with only the V8 offered as optional. engines, as normal Land Rovers. Massive 5'4" x 10'5" load manufacturer most 130's are finished at Land Rover's
bed was rated for a 3,380 lb. load. Ideal for special purpose Special Vehicle Operations facility at Solihull. Here 130's
90 - 1984 to present. A smaller version of the 110 with a 93" platforms, many were fitted with hinged drop sides and tail- are completed to the owners custom design and specifica-
wheelbase, it replaced the series III 88" lineup. Shares the same gate. Removable corner posts allowed it to convert to a tion.
engine and gearbox options as the 110. flatbed in minutes.
130 - Introduced in 1985. A 127" wheelbase version of the 26) 110 Station Wagon U.S.A. Model 1993
110. Aimed at the commercial market it is ideally suited for spe- 14) Series IIA 88" 1969 "Bugeye" Limited edition. 500 vehicles sold in the United States.
Lighting regulation in Australia required moving the head- Featured a 3.9 litre V8 with a 5 speed gearbox and perma-
cial body conversions. Also offered in six wheel drive. After man- lamps from the radiator panel to the wings. Land Rover had nently mounted external rollcage.
ufacture most 130s are finished at Land Rover’s Special Vehicle not yet designed a proper panel to accept the lights. So
Operations facility at Solihull. Here 130s are completed to the they sat on the surface. This interim model, between the 27) 90 Soft Top U.S.A. Model 1994-1997
customer’s own design and specification. so-called "early" IIA and "late" IIA is commonly referred to 3.9 litre with 5 speed or 4.0 litre with automatic gearbox.
as the "Bugeye" .
Rovers North stocks parts for 80", 86", 88", 90", 101”, 28) 90 Station Wagon U.S.A. Model 1995 and 1997
107", 109", 110" & 130" Land Rovers. '95 Limited edition of 500 . 1997 4.0 litre with automatic
gear box.
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1) Series I, 80" Soft Top 2) Series I, 86" Station Wagon 3) Series I, 107" Pick-up 4) Series I, 107" Station Wagon

5) Series II, 88" Hardtop 6) Series II, 88" Station Wagon 7) Series IIA, 109" Pick-up 3/4 canvas 8) Series IIA, 109" Station Wagon

9) Series IIA, 88" Military Soft Top 10) Series IIA, 109” Military Ambulance 11) Series IIA, 109" Dormobile 12) Series IIA, 109" Carawagon

13) Series IIA, IIB, Forward Control 14) Series IIA, 88" "Bugeye" 15) Late Series IIA, 88" Soft Top 16) Series III 88" Pick-up with 3/4 Canvas

17) Series III 109" Station Wagon 18) Series III, 109" Military G.S. 19) Series III, 88" 1/2 ton Lightweight 20) 101", 1 Ton Forward Control

21) Series III, H.C.P.U. 22) Series III, Stage One V8 Station Wagon 23) 110, Station Wagon 24) 90, Station Wagon
High Capacity Pick-up

25) 130, Crew Cab / H.C.P.U. 26) 110 Station Wagon, NAS 27) 90 Soft Top, NAS 28) 90 Station Wagon, NAS
High Capacity Pick-up North American Specification North American Specification North American Specification
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 Dimensions & W eights

88 Basic 109 Regular 109 Station Wagon 90 Soft Top 110 Station Wagon
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS British Metric British Metric British Metric British Metric British Metric
Overall length 142.375” 3,62m 175” 4,44m 175” 4,44m 163” 3,884m 181” 4,599m

Overall width 66” 1,68m 66” 1,68m 66” 1,68m 70.5” 1,79m 70.5” 1,79m

Overall unladen height, hard top 77.5” 1,97m 81” 2,06m – – 78” 1,981m 82” 2,083m
Overall unladen height, hood down,
screen up 68” 1,73m _ _ – – _ _ _ _

Wheelbase 88” 2,23m 109” 2,77m 109” 2,77m 92.9” 2,360m 110” 2,794m

Track 51.5” 1,31m 51.5” 1,31m 51.5” 1,31m 58.5” 1,486m 58.5” 1,486

Turning circle 38’ 11,6m 47” 14,3m 47” 14,3m 40.4” 12.3m 42” 12.8m

Unladen ground clearance under differentials,

6.00 x 16 tires 8” 203mm _ _ – – _ _ _ _

Unladen ground clearance under differentials,

7.00 x 16 tires 8.75” 222mm _ _ – – _ _ _ _

Unladen ground clearance under differentials,

7.50 x 16 tires 9.75” 248mm 9.75” 248m 9.75” 248m 9.75” 248m 9.75” 248m

Weight, running, with water, oil, 5 gallons fuel:

Petrol models 2,953 lb 1,339 kg 3,301 lb 1,497 kg 3,752 lb 1,701 kg 3,560 lb 1,614.8 kg 4,848 lb 2,200 kg

Diesel models 3,097 lb 1,404 kg 3,471 lb 1,574 kg 3,922 lb 1,778 kg _ _ _ _

Maximum approved payload, normal roads 1,410 lb 639 kg 2,263 lb 1,026 kg 1,835 lb 832 kg 2,435 lb 1,107 kg 2,371 lb 1,078 kg

Maximum drawbar pull - on road trailer w/brakes

Petrol models 3,920 lb 1,775 kg 3,920 lb 1,775 kg 3,500 lb 1,600 kg 5,000 lb 2,275 kg 5,000 lb 2,275 kg

Diesel models 3,300 lb 1,497 kg 3,330 lb 1,497 kg 2,900 lb 1,315 kg _ _ _ _

Internal body dimensions

length (between cappings) 43” 1,09 m 72.75” 1,85 m – – 45” 1,144 m _ _

width (between cappings) 56.8” 1,44m 56.8” 1,44 m – – 56.8” 144m 56.8” 144m

depth 19.5” 495m 19” 483 m – – 19.7” 500m _ _

height of wheel arch 8.5” 216m 9” 219 m – – 9.2” 220m 9.2” 220m

width of floor (between wheel arch) 36.25” 921m 36.25” 921m _ – 36.4” 925m 36.4” 925m

height, floor to roof (maximum) 48.5” 1,23m 48.5” 1,23m – – 47.4” 1,205m 46.3” 1,175m

CAPACITIES U.S. Unit Liters Type CAPACITIES U.S. Unit Liters Type

Engine oil w/filter, 4-cylinder 7.1 quarts 6.66 10w/40 Swivel pin housing oil (each) 1.2 pints 0,5 80w/90
Engine oil w/filter, 6-cylinder 6.5 quarts 6.1 10w/40 Swivel pin housing grease type _ 3.75 ml
Engine oil w/filter, 8-cylinder 7.1 quarts 6.66 10w/40 Steering box, 4 + 6 cylinder 1 pint 0.5 80w/90
Air cleaner, 4-cylinder 1.8 pints 0.85 20/w Power steering, 8 cylinder 3 quarts 2.9 Dextron IID
Main gearbox oil 4 + 6-cylinder 3 pints 1.5 80w/90 Fuel tank, except 109 Station Wagon 12 gallons 45
Main gearbox 8-cylinder LT77S 2.3 quarts 2.2 Dextron IID Fuel tank, 109 Station Wagon 19 gallons 73
Main gearbox 8-cylinder R380 2.8 quarts 2.7 Dextron IID Fuel tank, Defender 90 15.6 gallons 59
Main gearbox 8-cylinder ZFauto 10 quarts 9.1 Dextron IID Fuel tank, Defender 110 20.4 gallons 77.2
Transfer box oil 4+ 6-cylinder 5.5 pints 2.5 80w/90 Cooling system, 4+ 6 cylinder 11 quarts 10.4 50/50
Transfer box 8-cylinder LT230 2.4 quarts 2.3 80w/90 Cooling system, 8 cylinder 13.6 quarts 12.8 Ethylene-
Rear differential
Front differential
} Rover type
1.8 quarts
1.8 quarts
1.75
1.75
80w/90
80w/90
Glycol/
water mix
Rear differential
Front differential
} ENV type
2.5 pints
3.1 pints
1.2
1.4
80w/90
80w/90 Hydraulic front winch, supply tank 7.5 gallons 20 #68 Hydraulic
Rear differential Salisbury type 2 quarts 1.9 80w/90 Hydraulic front winch, gearbox 2.4 pints 1 #68 Hydraulic

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