Sean Wotherspoon and Jimmy Howson collaborated on a careful restoration of a rare 1958 Land Rover Series 2, prioritizing authenticity and restrained updates. The truck was originally assembled in England, exported to Canada in 1959, owned by an engineer for over forty years, and returned unregistered to the UK in 2002, creating exceptional provenance. The Essex rebuild between March and July included a rebuilt engine and gearbox, Wolf alloy wheels, CarPlay integration, and a redesigned rear seating area with built-in speakers. The project balances original panels and character with modern usability and debuted at Monterey Car Week.
Every so often, a collaboration surfaces that feels equal parts car history lesson and cultural remix. Following his colorful Porsche 2.7 RS rework earlier this year, Sean Wotherspoon is back at it, this time teaming with Jimmy Howson of Stuff by Spot to breathe new life into a seriously rare 1958 Land Rover Series 2. If the Porsche project was a masterclass in flamboyant detail, this one is a meditation on rarity, restraint, and timeless British utility dressed with a few clever modern twists.
Originally assembled in England and shipped to Canada in 1959, this 2.25 petrol Series 2 lived quietly under the care of an engineer for more than forty years. It wasn't until 2002 that the truck returned to the UK, astonishingly unregistered and still sitting on its original chassis. For perspective, that makes it one of only six left-hand-drive Series 2 models in the country, and one of just three believed to still ride on untouched underpinnings.
Howson got his hands on the Land Rover earlier this year and set to work in Essex, pulling together a rebuild between March and July before shipping it off to the States for its debut at Monterey Car Week. Unlike many "restomod" projects that go heavy on upgrades, this one leans on authenticity. As many original panels as possible were retained, ensuring the vehicle's soul remained intact. But that doesn't mean it's stuck in the past.
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