Highlights

Long-wheelbase Land Rover Series IIA, converted to a charming camper by Park Ranger during the 1960s
Powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine
Understood to have had just three owners over the course of its lifetime
MOT-exempt and ULEZ-compliant

The Appeal

Few could have predicted the enduring success of the Land Rover when it was launched in 1948 as a rugged, versatile and affordable vehicle for agricultural and industrial use. Yet what began as a utilitarian workhorse would go on to become one of the most recognisable and influential off-road vehicles ever produced.

While successive generations introduced new engines, refinements and improved capability, the fundamental design remained remarkably faithful to the original concept, right through to the final Defender of 2016.

The platform’s versatility also gave rise to a wide range of specialist conversions, from ambulances and recovery vehicles to expedition trucks and campers. This example is one such vehicle, believed to have been converted by Park Ranger during the 1960s using a modified Dormobile elevating roof, creating a highly unusual and characterful period camper.

Powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine, it has been refinished from its original brown-and-beige colour scheme into its current blue-and-white livery under previous ownership. Aside from this change, the vehicle is said to remain largely faithful to its original specification and presents as an increasingly rare survivor from the era. Whether preserved and enjoyed for its originality or used as the basis for further sympathetic improvement, it offers an excellent opportunity to acquire a distinctive piece of Land Rover history.

Key Information

Mileage: 77,358 miles (indicated, unwarranted – reported by seller to be correct)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT-exempt
Technical specs: 2.0-litre inline-four diesel, four-speed manual gearbox
Paperwork: MOT records, printout with information about the vehicle
Five previous owners, as per V5

The Detail

Classic period camper, believed to have been converted by Park Ranger during the 1960s
Modified Dormobile elevating roof with blue fabric, transparent plastic window panels and roof vent
Originally finished in brown and beige, and resprayed in white with a blue roof under previous ownership
Double rear barn doors/ambulance doors
Rear ladder fitted
Smiths gauges
Radio installed in the ceiling above the windscreen
Spare wheel on swing-away carrier
Original bodywork displaying age-related wear and patina, including minor corrosion to the bulkhead and driver’s door pillar, plus a small area of corrosion at the top of the driver’s door
Cracked paintwork noted around the lower driver’s door hinge
Passenger door appears to fit poorly
Heavy wear to the blue-upholstered front seats
Rear living area fitted with bench seats, table and wood-veneered cupboards
Rear bench seats and table fold down to form a double bed sleeping area
Chassis in very good condition for its age
Stainless steel bumpers, and rear ladder
Vendor says, 'the car was used in a book by TerriAnn Wakeman to showcase the Park Ranger conversion, as per the photos'
Vendor says, 'although it is very original it could easily be modified and brought into the 21st century'

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