"Gizmo" - owned by Paul Lund

Unusual trayback pick up owned by Mark and Ian Rumsey

"Oskar" winner of Best Series 2 at Billing 1999 for Chris Mortimer - 1962 swb S2A

Mick Trotman's 109 Station Wagon before restoration started.

Graham Ferguson's 1960 SWB Station Wagon

Series 3 (calm down fellas!) crossing Murray River in New South Wales in Oz, owned by e-mail contact Robert Kelly.

A very tidy SWB Series 2A soft top.

One of the last, before the change to Series 3, SWB Series 2A soft top.

Series 2 Club line up at Elsecar 1999. (Laurence Mitchell)

"Emily" shines for her owner Dave Parkinson.

Lorenzo Savioli from Switzerland has restored this lovely Series 2

Lorenzo's Two with daughter Giulia (age 7) in the Jura Mountains

"Saggy" owned by Mark and Ian Rumsey before wholly unnecessary (?) rebuild!

Mark and Ian could never get "Saggy's" doors to fit.

"Saggy" after £500 rebuild!

Early morning in Corsica! 

It's Gggrrrreat!

Phil Morris' fully equipped 109.

"Sammy" owned by the late Frank Myatt, one of the founders of the Series Two Club. This vehicle is the Club's "Mascot Motor" and features on the Club membership card.

1960 109 Breakdown Truck owned by Simon Bird

Simon is hoping to restore this vehicle keeping everything as original as possible.

The 40th Anniversary Line Up

Andrew Lymer's 1958 109

Graeme Watson's unrestored 1959 88 was formerly a garage breakdown truck.

LWB on a rainy day at Piece hall 2003.

Mark Rumsey's 1970 six cylinder 109 10 seater Station Wagon.

"Olive" owned by Keith

Mark and "Billy" at Silverstone.

Christophe Decourty from France sent this picture in of his 2.

"Patches" Mick Trotman's 1958 88" as work in progress.

"Lucy" is a 1959 Series 2 restored by Rick Mercer.

Mick Outhwaite's Series 2A 88.

Simon Kinsella and his 88 take a break in Morocco (photo: John Williamson)

Joanna Churchill's Series 2 once belonged to another S2 Club member. Was it you?

Simon Bowler's 1964 88 shows off its axle articulation.

Toby Cook's 1966 2A 88.

Is this the Irish Rover? Martin Fletcher's 88 comes from beautiful County Clare.

Francis Kinloch's 1960 88 won Best Land-Rover Award at the Scottish All Rover Rally.

Richard Langhurst's 3.5Efi powered 1964 Series 2a with Atkinson snowplough.

Max from Graz in Austria has sent in a picture of his 1964 109, a veteran of 33 years with the Fire Dept. and a trip to the Sahara! He says that Morocco is next!

Mark and Ian Rumsey's tray back 109 2A is back at work after its restoration.

Good picture showing the difference between the two lighting arrangements.

John Pender's 1959 Series 2.

"Billy" owned by Anthony Sugden at Piece Hall 2001.

Adrian Attwater's 1968 2a.

David Mills' 1959 soft top 88.

John Horne's Searle Carawagon.

Roland Knight's 1968 88.

Paul Dawson's West Country based 1961 Series 2.

Roland Knight's other 88.

David Robinson's 1966 Series 2a.

Henk Weerheijm from the Netherlands sends this picture of his 1961 88.

Pete Thompson from Brighton owns this 1963 2a.

"Daisy" is a 1963 2a owned by Pete Thompson.

Nieck Jan Boschmann from the Netherlands has sent in this picture of his LPG powered 88.

Work in progress - Carl's 1958 2 litre 88.

Martin Phipp's 1960 Series 2.

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Mike Metivier from Georgia in the USA has submitted this picture of his brilliant Series 2 Lightweight FFR.

Lionel Hahijary from Jakarta, Indonesia has sent it these pictures of his 1964 2a 109 before and during restoration.

This is how Lionel's vehicle looks now. Good job!

This rag top 2a belongs to Douglas Evans.

John Nicholas and his brother own a 1960 S2 and a 1968 2a.

Malcolm Price's latest acquisition is this 1964 2a in need of restoration.

Dave Elliott owns this nicely presented 88".

M.Rogers' owns this nice 88 in Marine Blue.

Some interesting pictures of Ken Appleton's Series 2 in restoration.

This is "Sybille" who is being restored by Francis from Belgium.

Lots of work to be done here. Good luck Francis!

This Searle Carawagon is owned by Ian Frisby. Notice the canvas rear extension.

Mike Linehan owns this 1960 LWB.

Francesco Meriani from Italy sent this picture of his 2a.

This is "Fred" a 1969 2a, who belongs to Stew Staudinger, and his Grandmother Sheila, who is a little older!

Lee Burton sends in this picture of his 109 Station Wagon.

Christian Toker-Lester out playing in the woods with his 1966 diesel 88" with 3/4 sankey in the background.

Christian also owns this '66 station wagon with a 3.5 litre V8 under the bonnet.

This is Ian Fox's 2a in the process of being rebuilt.

Jose Almeida from Lisbon, Portugal rescued this 2a from being scrapped.

He is now in the process of rebuilding it.

This could be the start of a beautiful friendship for John Pender.

Wow! Look at the axle articulation on this seriously modified vehicle from Holland.

From Bangkok, Thailand Sujja Sawangduen sends in this picture of his modified Series 2. It has an Isuzu engine and Toyota axles.

Tim Hayes-Hudson's newest love is this diesel Station Wagon.

Franz Schmalzl from Austria has sent this picture of his 2a. Was it perhaps a fire truck at some time?

This is "Lotty" and she belongs to Ray Taylor. She was a birthday present for his big Five-Oh!

"Maggie" has just been restored by 15 year old Ben Allen and his dad.

Steve Gooding's 1966 Series 2a.

Jose Almeida from Lisbon, Portugal has now rescued this unfortunate fire appliance from a scrap yard. He hopes to restore it.

"Miss Sarah Jane" owned by Chris Scott, who bought from a bloke who thought it was a Series 3!!

Here is Brian Graham's great 109 pick up.

The international flavour of these pages continues with Felipe Restrepo's 88 from Colombia, South America.

From the Czech Republic, Ivan Plachy has sent in this picture of his rare 1964 Swiss Army 88 with trailer air brake tank fitted.

Ivan also owns this restored 88 Station Wagon.

And he owns this late 1971 2a.

Mike Weaver from Georgia USA sends this picture of his '68 2a.

This is Ed Fanshawe's 1964 109 Station Wagon.

1961 Fire Armour Firefly Ex Dowty Rotol factory Gloucester complete with original ladder and equipment owned by Ron Varnum.

Toby Cook's 2a doing what comes natural.

"Plateman" from the web forum has submitted this picyure of his new love, a 1959 S2 88" with an unconventional exhaust layout.

This is the first of several from Gordon Duncan's collection, fitted with a PTO driven drum winch.

Gordon's pride and joy, a 1959 88" petrol that belonged to a shooting estate on the Isle of Skye until 2001.

This one is a 1971 88" safari fitted with a 3.3 litre Perkins engine, making it a brilliant tow vehicle.

Lastly Gordon owns this trialer, powered by a Ford V6 engine. That's four Series 2s...my wife would kill me!!!

John Alexander's lovely Dormobile 109 in use.

This is "Elli" from Schwäbische Alb in Germany, sent in by Gerd Klaiber.

The international flavour in the gallery continues with Andre Goldschagg's pictures from South Africa.

Close observers will notice the odd home-made roof which Andre hopes to replace with a rag top.

Another great picture from Andre, showing his 2a amongst others on expedition in Botswana. It's fantastic seeing these vehicles still used hard, forty or more years after being built.

Another American Rover, this one from sunny California owned by Greg Perron.

From Bradford, New Hampshire USA we have Mark Fairbank's beautiful 1963 2a.

A picture here of the Webmaster's own 1961 Series 2 with 3/4 tilt.

A front view showing the 2's characteristic "face".

New member Rodrigo Anjel from Colombia has sent in this collection of pictures of his his 88" "Gepeto".

Thanks Rodrigo.

This is Rich Williams' Series 2 Station Wagon. Rich is a club member from Redmond Washington USA

Three years, three months and a day from the left hand picture, this is Rich's Series 2 after extensive restoration. Great job Rich!

Franz Schmalzl has now finished this beautiful black 2a.

This is Franz's next project. Good Luck!

Even Franz's daughter gets involved with the re-build!

Ian Frisby's beautiful Carawagon, pictured here, on holiday, on the East Coast.

Gerry Campbell's 1967 6 cylinder Station Wagon.

Jose Almeida from Portugal has now finished his rebuild. Congratulations!

Mad Jack and the Iron Butterfly.

David Wardle owns Larry, pictured here.

From Germany this excellent 109 basks in the snow.

Here is "Lux" owned by Biton Walstra.

Trevor Renwick’s 1960 Series II in Paarl, South Africa.

Martin Pegrum enjoys touring the Brecon Beacons with his Series 2a towing a classic Safari 12/2 Caravan of the same era.

M J Hoath's lost love...a 1958 Series 2 shown here back in 1981. Where is she now?

Johan Rutgeerts from Belgium has rescued this 109 from slow decline in a barn. It looks like there's plenty of work to be done, Johan!

Arto Eskelinen from Pieksämäki Finland has sent in this picture of his 1960 88".

Adrian Attwater has sent in this picture and the next, showing his two vehicles.

Lee Tennant bought this 2a as his very first car. He still owns it. That roofrack looks fully loaded!

D L Wold has sent in this picture of his great looking 109.

This is Ernie, owned by Dave Bowker. Ernie used to be the "Fastest milkman in the West" as his job was shunting milk trailers around a dairy yard.

Work in Progress. Alistair Locke's 88. Interesting colours!

Nearly finished. A great looking fun vehicle.

Down a local green lane, Alex Bailey shows off his restored 88" ragtop.

Look at the stack on that!!

This is Fred Durrant's interesting 88. Look at the rear load bay cover; a sort of cross between a hard top and a Ifor Williams canopy.

We don't see many ex-military 2s, so it's great to receive these pictures of Rob Jones' 1964 ex-RAF FFR.

Thanks Rob!

This is Wayne Pritchard's beautiful tow truck. I want it....NOW!

Give it to me!!!!!

This is "Jade" Roger Taylor's 1966 2a.

This is "Hercules" Matt Busby's latest acquisition, so called because he takes anything that Matt chucks at him in his stride.

From the Midlands Adrian Lord has submitted this picture of his 88".

Benjamin Bell sends this picture of his Series 2A 109, 1971.  It was a German export, L/H drive, then imported to New Zealand in 1973 and converted back to Right Hand Drive.

From Australia Len Smyth has sent in a picture of his 2a.

A very purposeful vehicle I'm sure you'll agree, with its very useful cargo area.

A good picture showing a clean unmolested dash panel and bulkhead.

Nathan Peto from Kent has sent in these pictures of his current restoration.

It is hard to believe but Nathan is only fifteen. Well done Nathan, keep it up!

Here is a picture of Graham Long's 88 2A on Salisbury Plain.

This Nardo Mimpen's gorgeous 109, formerly a Swiss fire appliance.

This is Rosey, owned by Meg Hearne. Despite the 'T' plate Rosey is a '61 ex-military 88.

This is BOOM! (Look at the number plate) He's owned by A. Cresswell.

This is "Bumpy" owned by Mark and Hayley. She is a '61 with a Perkins Prima engine conversion.

This is Ian McFarlane's vehicle, 1968, SWB 2.25 petrol Series IIa, originally owned by Surrey County Council as a utility vehicle, in A1 condition throughout.

Loads of 2s at this year's Gaydon Show.

This is an original fire-engine, which was used at the Pembroke Powerstation by the Central Electricity Generating Board, owned by Marcel Koenen from Holland.

This is "Sarah" owned by Dave.

Not the Land-Rover approved method of loading an 88.

This is Richard Pooley and OTU in the garage.

Another picture of OTU undergoing some modifications to install a larger battery.

A great couple of pictures of our New Forest & Solent Area members display at the Spring Vehicle Meet at Wyke Down in Hampshire.

Good show guys!

This is "Petunia" owned by Will Davies. She was at one time used by 2 Para and was also possible a "Follow Me" car on an airfield. She looks stunning now in her new blue paintwork.

Paul Sheffield is restoring this late 1971 2a which he rescued from the scrapman.

This 1962 2a has been owned by John Nock since 1979 an is used for towing the family's caravan. 

Here is Richard Brookman's vehicle showing up trick 90s and Discos on the LRO Mid Wales Safari. 

This is Keith Bradley's 2a 109. As he says "it's not original, but it does the job." Exactly!

This is the result of Nathan Peto's hard work. Take a look!

This is "Greg's" Series 2 before....

....and after.

Rob Chester and Fiona Robertson have sent in this picture of their Land Rover at the Callanish Standing Stones, Lewis on a two thousand mile round trip tour of the Western Isles from Yorkshire in Summer 2005.

This is Finn Walton's 1958 Series 2, which is currently undergoing a rebuild.

Alan Metcalfe has submitted this photo of his 1967 Series 2a Station Wagon during a "hard days off-roading" with the family in Northern Ireland.

This a beautiful example of the rare Series 2a Airportable (Lightweight) Land Rover, owned by Brian and Jill Marshall.

It's a brave man indeed that camps during a British winter. Here is Martin Pegrum's 88 and classic caravan combo.

This is Tony Lucey's recently rebuilt ex-military 109.

Here is Robin Bell's tidy 88 pick up. It was once the vets vehicle at Woburn Safari Park.

This is Antony Cheshire's modified 2a. This is a good example of how to modify a 2 for off-roading without losing the character of the vehicle.

Geoff Giles and Tom Vooght have recently been doing a bit of filming with the BBC.

The story was a re-enactment of the events following the Grunwick industrial dispute in the 1970s.

Russ Beck is seen here putting his 1969 2A through its paces.

This is "Ezmarelda", much beloved of Greg Thorne.

An interesting pair of motors here, owned by Alistair MacLeod; a 2a Lightweight and a S2 hybrid off-roader.

Now currently under restoration, this is Tony Brooks' rag top 88.

Antony Cheshire's 88" hard top has additional off road protection in the form of a roll cage.

One ancient agricultural vehicle is not enough for some people. Here is Roland Elworthy's 88" next to his 1942 Fordson Standard tractor. He must certainly have an understanding wife!

From Munich in German Rainer and Petra Stark have sent us this picture of their beautiful 88. More pictures of this vehicle are at the International page.

Here is another picture of Tony Lucey's 109, now sporting the appropriate decals.

New member Graham Barnett has submitted a picture of his Series 2 88.

A great picture showing that today's coil sprung 90s owe a lot to the design of the Series 2. Here is Patrick McNab who sensibly drives a S2 while his wife has a LR with curly springs.

David Mears is here in his 88 rescuing a vastly inferior 4x4 vehicle out of the mud.

This is "Tigger" owned by Richard Garner and family. Formally the registration number was 957 NUO. Does anyone know any history for this vehicle?

The following pictures are all of "Harvey" a 109 recovery truck restored by Andrew Orchard.

These vehicles were once a common sight at garages around the country.

The whole job from wreck to recovery took over three years.

The Harvey Frost crane is fully operational.

This is how the engine bay should look. Andrew has tried to maintain originality here.

Once in a while we get sent a sequence of pictures showing "before and after" shots of a restoration/rebuild.

Being recovered home. A recovery truck being recovered!

Some months later. Now rebuilt and enjoying a little off-roading.

Thanks to Barnaby Heal for these pictures.

Here is Dave Hollins' charming 88 truck cab with 3/4 tilt.

Series 2a trayback "ute" still going strong in Australia. Thanks to Ken.

This is Anthony Sandom's beautiful 1960 swb.

And this is Daniel who dreams of being able to drive it when his feet can reach the pedals.

Here are a pair of Pictures of Anthony Lee Cooper's current project.

 It looks like he's got plenty of work to do.

Another Picture here of "Tigger" featured above. Thanks Richard.

Here is Marcus Ormerod's 88 which was originally registered in leafy Surrey, now in a more rugged environment.

Henry Jackson learnt to drive in this vehicle. Good choice!

Here is "Tractor" Paul's 1959 Series 2 before....

...and after restoration. Well done Paul

Here are a coule of pictures of Toby Moody's recently completed restoration.

The vehicle has been in Toby's family for 31 years. You've certainly done it justice Toby.

From Belgium Carl Van Ravensteyn has sent in this picture of his interesting "Bug Eye" 109. The "Bug Eyes" were a stop gap model when the headlamp arrangement was forced out to the wings by US legislation.

With a name like "Sarge" this 88, belonging to Jonathan Ross from Devon, must have some military history.

With the "RN" designation this vehicle was formerly in the service of the Royal Navy.

Owned by Eddie Connor this 1960 vehicle had a relatively short life in the Navy being de-mobbed in 1968.

This is Gary Kenworthy's 1960 Series 2. Note the "rockslider" sills that replace the modesty panels to prevent damage when off-roading.

Gary doesn't just play with his 88 - it has to work for its keep too!

Tim Knight sent in this picture of his beautifully restored 1960 Series 2 called "Fred". Great job Tim!

Here is Gertrude owned by Martin Bennett, who has started a full ground up restoration.

Here is Alan Lowe's 88 called Charlotte.