Description
Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
Viewing: Tues 14th October from 12pm
Auction: Wed 15th October from 9am
Location: St John's Rd, Buxton SK17 6BE
1971 Land Rover Series IIA 'Searle Carawagon'
Estimate
£15, 000 - £17, 000
Registration No: FPB 340J
Chassis No: 25231428G
MOT: Exempt
A rare opportunity to acquire a true 'Searle Carawagon'
A feature of Land Rover Life magazine where it is seen 'in action'
Fitted with gas hob, pull-out bed, pop-top and built in sink
Offered with invoices, current V5C, original build sheet and period letters
Announced in 1961, the subtly upgraded Land Rover Series IIA benefited from an improved cooling system and the arrival of a 2. 25-litre diesel engine. Export models had their headlamps repositioned in the front wings for 1968 with domestic Landies gaining the same revised visage the following year. Phased out of production in 1971 to make way for the Series III, the Series IIA is judged by some to be the most durable Series Land Rover ever made.
A rare opportunity to acquire a true 'Searle Carawagon', the vendor has owned this example since 2021 since when he has enjoyed using it for camping trips and overlanding. It has also been featured in a Land Rover Life article focusing on green laning and camping with the Searle. Fitted with gas hob, pull-out bed, pop-top, original roller shutters, original 3 matching padlocks, fly screens for the dash vents (as mentioned on build sheet) and built in sink - the interior materials match the other example being offered in the sale and are understood to be original, minus the lack of flock on the pop-top ceiling. Offered with invoices, current V5C, original build sheet and period correspondence, together with a written history of works carried out.
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
