First registered 23/11/1964 This series 2 was purchased new by Searle to be converted into one of their camper conversions .

This vehicle is completely original as sold by Searle in December 1964 to the first keeper Maurice Edward Kitton of Kent . Service paperwork , Land rover and Searle handbooks accompany this vehicle along with buff registration documents detailing ownership transfer to the second owner who purchased the vehicle in May 1965 for £1345 at the Olympia Motor show from Searle trading in his Sunbeam for £400

We purchased the vehicle from the second owner John at his country residence where the land rover had been garaged in his stable block and laid dormant for a few years . Prior to being laid up had been used for many holidays with his wife venturing into Europe on several occasions including a trip to Monaco he recalled during our exchange .

We have serviced the land rover , overhauled the brakes and replaced the exhaust , steam cleaned and wax oiled the chassis , repainted the steel wheels , recovered the front seats in matching material and road tested it . Mechanically running well having only covered 31324k miles from new , the drive chain is smooth in operation and the 2286cc petrol engine starts willingly with little choke from cold and sounds like a swiss watch .

The bodywork and conversion is completely original including the paint and has kept very well from indoor storage . The interior is as it left Searle , complete with sink bowl and original plastic , plates bowls and teacup set . cooker , fridge and storage drawers . The rear seat pulls out into a bed and the centre cupboard makes a table . The original overland camper conversion

A very unique and rare vehicle absolutely ready for its next life of adventure with a new custodian