BUILT TO GO ANYWHERE
The Series Land Rover started with a straightforward idea: build a vehicle that could work where ordinary vehicles couldn't. From the Series I through Series II and III, the formula evolved with more capable engines, improved suspension and greater comfort, but the basic principles remained - a simple, robust chassis, four-wheel drive and the ability to keep working long after the road runs out.
That simplicity is part of what makes Series ownership so distinctive today. Some are still earning their keep, others are being restored or carefully maintained, and plenty are being used for exactly what they were designed to do - carrying people, equipment and a surprising amount of mud into places most cars wouldn't venture. Whatever your Series Land Rover is being asked to do, Moss has the parts, accessories and technical knowledge to help keep it moving.
Things You Might Not Know About Your Series
They weren't all called "Series"
The Series I, II and III names were applied retrospectively. When these vehicles were new, they were simply Land Rovers - the numbering came later to distinguish the generations.
The Series I wasn't just one vehicle
The Series I evolved considerably during its short production run. Wheelbases, engines and body configurations changed, so even two Series I Land Rovers can have surprisingly different specifications.
The 86-inch came first
The original Series I had an 80-inch wheelbase. It grew to 86 inches in 1954, before the longer 107-inch model arrived for those needing more carrying capacity.
Series II changed the look
The familiar body shape became more recognisable with the Series II in 1958, including the distinctive wider bodywork around the front wings. The basic shape would remain remarkably consistent for decades.
The 109 wasn't just a longer 88
The longer-wheelbase Series II and III models were designed with more than extra space in mind. They offered greater payload capacity and could be configured for everything from station wagons to pickups and specialist bodies.
Series III brought a very different dash
The Series III introduced a redesigned dashboard with the instruments positioned in front of the driver. It sounds like a small change, but it's one of the easiest ways to tell a Series III from its predecessors.
Leaf springs are part of the experience
All Series Land Rovers use leaf springs, giving them a very different ride and handling character from the coil-sprung Ninety and One Ten that followed. They're simple, tough and relatively easy to work on - but they also need proper maintenance.
"Original" doesn't always mean standard
Series Land Rovers were working vehicles, and many were modified during their lives. Engines, gearboxes, axles, body panels and electrical systems may not match the original specification. Before ordering parts, it's worth knowing exactly what you're working with.
