2 years ago UMW 740 was purchased by Tony in Hertfordshire. He has enjoyed using it – just not often enough.
Having driven only 1500 miles in 2 years, he felt that it was time to let someone else enjoy ownership.
UMW 740 is an exceptional 1959 Series 2 Land Rover – With an exceptional story. . .
Back in 2007 Jerry Thurston (of “Salvage squad” fame) carried out a meticulous ground up restoration.
The Land Rover was then sold to Richard Hammond.
Richard has been a friend of the Land Rover Centre since 2002 – when we originally built “Buster” (His Black Soft Top 110) – in 7 days:
Click here to see the creation of “Buster”
When Richard decided to sell “UMW” he gave us a call, and we were happy to help.
Below are a few more details on this great machine:
TAX EXEMPT – Free Road tax
MOT EXEMPT
1959 Series II
This Land Rover has been restored to a very high standard, including galvanised chassis and bulkhead, whilst retaining its original features such as:
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Headlamps in the grill
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Push button start
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Individual windscreen wipers
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Elephant Hide seats
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“Twist to open” vents
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3 spoke steering wheel
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Bonnet mounted spare wheel
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7.00 x 16 Avon Traction Mileage tyres
Improvements made during the restoration include:
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Overdrive
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Clayton heater
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“M.A.P” Free Wheel Hubs
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SU Carburetor
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High compression gas flowed cyl head
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Parabolic road springs
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Alluminium radiator
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New Canvas
The result is a Classic Series II Land Rover, which looks superb and that is great fun to drive.
