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Highlights
- One family ownership from new (53 years)
- Substantial history file containing its original dealer correspondence from Carawagon International Ltd including the original option list with pricing
- Very straight bodywork exhibiting a pleasing patina
- This vehicle meets London ULEZ emissions standards
The Appeal
Here’s one for the classic Land Rover aficionados - a one family owned, late Series IIA 12-seater Safari Station Wagon. Ordered from Carawagon with a number of optional extras selected, this Land Rover has clearly been cherished throughout its life and the vendor reports that it continues to drive well. All is still in very good condition, with a number of desirable original features and an attractive patina, which could be enjoyed as-is or taken to the next level.
With seating for twelve, a full-length roof rack and a tow bar fitted, it remains a very useful vehicle and would be the perfect classic for families to enjoy together. It’s immensely rare to find a Land Rover of this vintage with such a rich and detailed paperwork file, so don’t miss the chance to make it yours.
The History and Paperwork
- Ordered new from Carawagon and supplied in December 1970
- Recently acquired by the vendor and collected from the same address it was first registered to
- The original order sheet with pricing from Carawagon remains with the car along with various correspondence with the dealer
- Original brochures and operation manuals
- V5C present and recording one former keeper (Father and son)
- Numerous invoices for parts and servicing amassed throughout the vehicle’s life
- Exempt from MOT testing and road tax
The Interior
- Largely original and unrestored
- Seating for twelve in two forward facing rows of three and a further six seated in the rear benches which are mounted longitudinally
- The seats are generally in very good condition, with the most wear evident to the upright section of the driver’s seat
- No need for a dash
- Complete with its door cards which look in good shape
- Ribbed rubber matting lines most of the floor although is missing up front
- The headlining presents very well throughout
- Some patination is present to the original controls
The Exterior
- Limestone paintwork which is the same colour as when it was supplied new
- Five-door Station Wagon variant with Safari vented roof
- Bulkhead vent flaps originally specced with fly screens which remain in place
- Full-length roof rack fitted which is accessed via a galvanised ladder at the rear
- A row of additional spot lamps can be found above the windscreen
- Laminated windscreen glass optioned from new
- Bonnet-mounted spare wheel
- ‘Deluxe’ bonnet with lock
- Series III plastic grille fitted in place of the original late Series IIA ‘Maltese Cross’ item
- Equipped with free-wheeling front hubs
- The bodywork is remarkably straight for a Land Rover of this vintage
- There are of course some battle scars and some light electrolytic corrosion, but certainly nothing excessive
- Treadplate has been applied in some areas
- All the galvanised cappings and front bumper present well
- The chassis has clearly been protected with wax at some point which has helped preserved it really well
- No obvious signs of structural corrosion evident
- Both the bulkhead and the rear crossmember appear in good order
- It has recently had a new rear quarter chassis installed.
The Mechanics
- 2.25-litre four-cylinder petrol engine
- Four-speed manual gearbox with selectable low range and four-wheel drive
- All presents well under the bonnet with no signs of serious corrosion
- Equipped with twin petrol tanks and a brake servo
- ULEZ compliant
- The vendor reports that it drives well with no apparent faults
Summary
It isn’t every day a half-century-old Land Rover has such good provenance. These vehicles were destined to work hard and few owners valued keeping the paperwork over the years. Not so with this example which is accompanied by a fantastic history file stretching back to its original order information. Presented in good and largely original condition, we can’t wait to see what comes next for this one family owned Series IIA Station Wagon.
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