Highlights
- One of the very last Series IIA 109" Station Wagons to retain headlights in the metal grille, prior to the 1968 change
- In current ownership for over 25 years, maintained by a long-term Series Land Rover enthusiast and engineer
- Pop-top camper roof fitted by the Dormobile Company, with two bunk beds and skylights
- Heritage certificate from British Motor Industry Heritage Trust (BMIHT), prior MOT certificates, receipts and a box of spares all included
The Appeal
The 109" Station Wagon is among the most coveted of all Series Land Rovers, combining the rugged versatility of the long-wheelbase chassis with the relative comfort and carrying capacity of the fully enclosed body. The 12-seater configuration is rarer still, and this particular example is one of the very last Series IIA models to feature the distinctive headlights mounted in the metal grille, a detail lost with the 1968 facelift that followed shortly after.
This vehicle has been in the hands of a dedicated Series Land Rover enthusiast and engineer for over 25 years, and the depth of care and considered improvement is evident throughout. The engine was rebuilt by Turner Engineering to a high-performance 8:1 compression ratio specification with a lead-free cylinder head, while a later Series III synchromesh gearbox and an overdrive unit have been fitted. Free-wheeling front hubs have also been added. Fitting of a new ignition system and a carburettor overhaul have been recently completed.
Perhaps the most characterful addition is the pop-top camper roof, fitted by the Dormobile Company, which transforms the Station Wagon into a capable touring vehicle. Complete with a roof vent, two skylights and two full-length bunk beds, it has served as a much-loved family camper on long-distance holidays across Europe and as a daily family car for many years. The interior remains tidy and complete, with all internal body panels, seats and flooring present, and the removable second-row and rear bench seats offer a vast loading bay when required.
Reportedly barn and garage-stored, the bodywork is complete and appears structurally solid, with the underside reported to be clean. A heritage certificate from BMIHT accompanies the V5C, along with prior MOT certificates, receipts and a box of spares. For those seeking a usable, well-sorted and characterful Series Land Rover with genuine touring credentials, this is a compelling proposition.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1967 in the United Kingdom
- In current ownership for over 25 years
- Reportedly always barn or garage-stored
- Used as a family camper for long-distance holidays across Europe and as a daily car for many years
- Pop-top camper roof fitted by the Dormobile Company in 2013
- Both front chassis dumb irons replaced in 2014 along with a new fuel tank
- New ignition system and carburettor overhaul recently completed
- MOT-exempt; last tested in June 2017 at an indicated 7,696 miles
- V5C shows four former keepers
- Heritage Certificate from BMIHT supplied, alongside Dormobile and Turner Engineering invoices
- 8,019 miles shown on the odometer (unverified)
- A box of spares included
The Condition
- 12-seater 109" Station Wagon
- Deep Bronze Green paint with a white roof
- Cream 16-inch wheels with free-wheeling front hubs; bonnet-mounted spare wheel
- Bodywork is complete and in good condition, with a few age-related paint blemishes and minor rust spots
- Dormobile camper roof includes a roof vent, two skylights and two bunk beds in green; the vendor reports all to be in very good condition
- Bunk beds will reportedly accommodate someone over 6ft tall
- Roof is a one-piece fibreglass moulding, fully carpeted to match the Land Rover interior
- Roof canopy is green stripe to match the bunks and bodywork
- Dashboard is original to the later IIA model
- Second row and rear bench seats are all removable, providing a very large loading bay area
- Retractable seatbelts fitted to driver and front-centre passenger seats; lap belts fitted to two second-row seats
The Mechanics
- 2,286cc inline four-cylinder engine
- Four-speed Series III synchromesh gearbox and overdrive unit
- Engine rebuilt by Turner Engineering as a high-performance 8:1 compression ratio unit with a lead-free cylinder head
- Engine runs smoothly and the vehicle is reported to drive very well
- New ignition system and carburettor overhaul recently completed
- Free-wheeling hubs fitted to the front axle
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