Rare 1971 Land Rover Series IIA Lightweight 'Headlamp in Grille'

RCT 820H – Rare 1971 Land Rover Series IIA Lightweight. Headlamp in grille, only 24,798 miles.
One of approximately 2,000 Series 2A Lightweight / Air portable / Rover 1 Land Rovers.
This particular 24v example served with the Royal Navy (Military reg No 26 RN 88) and has been enthusiast owned since demob in 1980.
Drives as it should. There is a huge history file with the vehicle, including over 20 old MOT certificates to support the 24798 recorded miles. MOTs have been carried out even though not compulsory. It has just been Serviced and MOTd by MM 4x4 in Droitwich who said it was the nicest one they had seen.
There were no advisories on MOT.
Other documentation includes build date letter (from Land Rover UK), Letter from Beverley Museum of transport (Confirming Royal Navy use), copy of original chassis number record from Land Rover and copy of user handbook.
Also included – 13 pages of service records – detailing all work carried out by previous owners, including a complete rebuild from October 1998 to June 1999 – the main part of which was the fitting of a brand new military spec chassis.
Because of the above – The Land Rover is in exceptional condition for its age – with as you would expect a rust free chassis and bulkhead.
Finished in Nato Green, with replaced hood (original army spec canvas comes with vehicle), Smiths square heater, 7.50 x 16 tyres, bridging plate, and Nato rear hitch.
Not many “Headlamp in the grill” Lightweights come up for sale – and fewer in this condition, I'm only selling due to space and funding otherwise I'd be keeping her as a family heirloom.
£11,500