Description
Very original 2. 6 litre 6 cylinder with genuine Carawagon conversion
2 owners from new, current owner since 2016. Historic tax class, original J (1970) registration, MOT exempt but tested every year. Most recent test was on 26th March 2024, which expires 5/ 4/ 25. LEZ exempt in Edinburgh, other cities in Scotland and possibly elsewhere.
Marine blue- with genuine patina. Very original with correct original chassis, bulkhead, engine, gearbox and even rear crossmember. It is fully functioning, and can be used as it is maintaining its originality. First owner did 60, 000 of the miles. It has been used regularly for the last 8 years including a trip to Spain. Comes with original paperwork and factory workshop manuals.
Land Rover additional mechanical features fitted:
Fairey overdrive, freewheeling hubs, Lumenition electronic ignition, electronic rev counter, oil pressure gauge, ammeter, Kenlowe fan, parabolic springs and gas shocks fitted (2017), electric fuel pump, towbar, side steps.
The footwell on the passenger side is needing some work, reduced price reflects this. Upholstery on driver and passenger seat squabs is split.
Carawagon 4 berth conversion: carried out by Searle of Sunbury-on-Thames when the vehicle was 1 year old.
Lifting roof with roof-rack at front, over 6’ standing room when raised. Needs sealing strips replaced and a hinge repair. Fitted black out blinds for roof windows. Original trunk for roof rack.
Two upper hammock beds, lower double bed formed by use of table base and folded down mid row of seats, or storage box. All original seats are still present and correct. Front seats would benefit from re-upholstering.
Rear blue canvas awning, with telescopic frame, which extends from rear of the roof. The ground sheet, apron and canvas cover are present, functioning and are stored in the original canvas bag.
Two ring gas cooker on inside of rear door. Twin gas bottle rack (with 2 blue propane bottles) below driver’s seat.
Rear water carrier with jerry can. Rear table/ bed base. Curtain rails and curtains.
General vehicle points
All oils regularly checked, engine oil and filter serviced regularly.
4 good tyres fitted, spare is part worn (all 5 are GT Radial Adventura). Door and bonnet mounts for spare, original bullnose bonnet (non-spare mounting) comes with the vehicle.
Stainless steel exhaust fitted. Original toolkit, jack, stirrup pump, and starting handle
Keyed-alike padlocks for fuel cap, bonnet, spare wheel and water carrier. Door mounted mirrors currently fitted.
Recent new parts include: Optima battery, nearside rear door (2017), alternator, clutch slave cylinder, sealed beam headlamp units
Some original parts not currently fitted and some additional spares are available to come with the vehicle including new rear offside door, full list available.
It is ready for retro-style camping this summer!
Would consider swapping for a Laverda 1000 or 1200 (possibly plus cash) depending on model and condition. The first owner bought the Land Rover as a standard 6- cylinder 2a Station Wagon in 1970. He took it to Searle's a year later for conversion into a Carawagon. He and his family used it for decades until it was laid up for about 7 years, before I purchased it in 2016. It needed some light recommissioning on the inner sills at the rear and at the seatbelt mounting points. Otherwise only new tyres, battery and a service were required. It has been very reliable, and enjoyed by my family. However my children have now grown up and my son has a Land Rover of his own, so I'm not using it enough to justify keeping it.
It attracts a lot of positive attention when travelling, and the six cylinder engine sounds great. It cruises comfortably around 50 mph and returns a regular 22 mpg. All gears, low and high ratios are fully working as is the overdrive.
