RESTORING THE 1971 LAND ROVER SERIES IIA
The original
ROVERHAUL
The car that started this whole thing
2000+ pictures documenting the year long restoration
MOUNT SINAI HARBOR · LONG ISLAND
The 1971 Land Rover Series IIA Restoration
The restoration in pictures.
A year-long rebuild of the 1971 Land Rover Series IIA, documented from as-found condition through the finished truck.
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Before
The truck that started it.
As-found condition
A tired Series IIA with very rusty bones, visible history, and enough unknowns to make the project interesting. This is the origin point, Fall 2003.
Restoration in progress…
Every rivet had an opinion.
Frame-off work
The real work has begun: teardown, repair, sorting, fitting, and the small choices that decide whether the finished truck feels authentic.
Done
Back on the (off) road.
Finished Rover
The completed truck keeps the character of the original while earning back the reliability, stance, and presence that made the rebuild worth doing.
More from the Picture Galleries
Land Rover in print.
A look through the old advertisements, brochures, press pieces, and printed material that helped shape the Land Rover and Range Rover stories over the years.
Browse the print archive
Available for select Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Defender models, with refrigerator and non-refrigerator versions.
ROVERHAUL Originals
Armrest organizers, made for a seamless fit.
After years of making things for ourselves, this one needed to be shared. The ROVERHAUL Armrest Organizer Tray is a simple upgrade that keeps the clutter out of your cupholders and uses space that would normally go unused to keep your Rover cleaner, more useful, and more thoughtfully organized every time you drive.
Keep sunglasses, keys, cards, coins, and everyday essentials safe, organized, and easy to reach while preserving access to the deeper storage below. It should have come this way from the factory.
We make them all in New York. They’re available for Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Defender.
Armrest storage
Use the extra space in your armrest console more efficiently.
Sunglasses spot
Keep sunglasses and everyday essentials organized and easy to reach.
Made in the USA
Crafted with premium materials and designed for a factory-style fit.
Perfectly utilized
Designed for a seamless fit and everyday use.
The before-and-after view instantly shows the advantages: the unused space becomes more useful and organized.
Drops right in
Effortless install.
The ROVERHAUL Armrest Organizer Tray is designed to sit securely at the top of the armrest storage compartment, using space that often goes unused. Installation is quick and tool-free. Just drop it into place and start organizing right away.
With its clean fit, durable construction, and factory-style appearance, it makes the center console more functional without making the cabin feel cluttered or aftermarket.
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