Beskrivning
This car is Lot 106 to be auctioned by Bonhams|Cars at The Quail Auction on Friday August 15, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
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Available Wednesday August 13 from 09:00 until 18:00, Thursday 14 August from 09:00 until 18:00, and Friday 15 August from 08:30 onwards, at The Quail Lodge.
Lot 106
1964 Land Rover Santana 88 Series II Pickup
Registration no.
Chassis no. 27402572
2, 286cc OHV Inline 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
Inline Direct Fuel Injection
62bhp at 4, 000rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission with 2-Speed Transfer Case
Leaf-Sprung Solid Axles Front and Rear
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes
* Survivor vehicle showing an indicated 34, 859 miles
* Repainted in Pacific Blue
* Original interior maintained and showing signs of patina
* Delivered with a 4-Speed Manual Transmission + 2 Speed transfer case
THE SANTANA 88
By 1964, the Land Rover Santana 88 had established itself not merely as a rugged utility vehicle but as a symbol of resilience, adaptability, and purpose-built design. Manufactured under license in Spain by Metalúrgica de Santa Ana, the Santana models were nearly identical to their British Land Rover counterparts, but often featured subtle regional adaptations suited for the Spanish and Latin American markets. Built with the same no-nonsense engineering and legendary off-road capability, the Santana 88 embodied the essence of the Series II designboxy, functional, and unrelentingly tough.
Fitted with torquey diesel engines, robust 4-speed gearboxes, and selectable 2-speed transfer cases, these short-wheelbase 4x4s were revered for their simplicity and serviceability in even the harshest conditions. Whether navigating remote mountain passes, agricultural land, or arid desert terrain, the Santana 88 earned a reputation as the working man's off-road companiona go-anywhere, fix-anywhere machine that prioritized endurance over elegance.
THE TRUCK OFFERED
This 1964 Land Rover Santana 88 exemplifies the model's original ethos as a no-frills, go-anywhere workhorse. Showing just 34, 859 miles on the odometer, it remains a remarkably honest and well-preserved example, reflective of careful use over six decades. While it no longer wears its factory-applied color, the truck has been resprayed in a vibrant Pacific Bluegiving it a refreshed and spirited presence without masking its authentic utility roots.
Inside, the cabin tells a quieter story of age and usage, with its original seating and controls bearing just the right amount of patina to remind you of its vintage charm. Under the hood is the rugged 2. 25-liter diesel engine, paired with a 4-speed manual gearbox and a dual-range transfer casedelivering the mechanical simplicity and dependability that define classic Land Rover engineering.
Although accompanied by limited documentation, this Santana remains a compelling survivor. For the enthusiast or collector drawn to vehicles that wear their history with pride, this short-wheelbase Series II variant represents an opportunity to enjoy a pure, mechanically straightforward driving experiencerooted in the foundational spirit of Land Rover.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams|Cars website for all pertinent auction information.
