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1967 Land Rover SIIa 88" Station Wagon
UK • 18 Feb 2026 • Lot 15
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare Searle-converted 1965 Land Rover Series IIa Station Wagon, with a desirable 2286cc petrol engine. It's been enthusiast-owned for 15 years but needs recommissioning after dry storage, presenting an opportunity for light restoration.
Condition
5
The car is described as being in need of some sympathetic recommissioning, having not been used on the road since around 2019. It has been running, driving, and starting while on site for photos and a video. There are some worthwhile upgrades and replacements, including a new starter motor and water pump, a Rocky Mountain spin-on oil filter conversion, an alloy fuel tank, and a stainless-steel exhaust. Please beware that the inside part of the Searle Conversion fold down seats into a bed and table are missing. The chassis appears to be basically sound, although this cannot be fully verified in the absence of a ramp.
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93,178 miles (via 2016 MOT)
24207404C
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
PPC619E
1967
Auction
Description
Description A rare and highly characterful Searle-converted Land Rover Series IIa Station Wagon; short wheelbase; powered by the desirable 2286cc petrol engine; currently owned for last 15 years
First registered in January 1967, this vehicle began life as a Land Rover manufactured in 1965 before being professionally converted by Searle of Sunbury-on-Thames in 1966, a name well regarded for its distinctive and practical coachbuilt adaptations.
With just five former keepers recorded and current ownership spanning over fifteen years, this is a long-term enthusiast-owned example.
One of the defining features of the Searle conversion is the absence of the large rear bulkhead behind the front seats, allowing both the front and rear seating to fold flat and create two compact sleeping berths, a wonderfully period and practical touch that sets these vehicles apart from standard Station Wagons.
The vehicle has spent most of its life in dry storage during the present ownership, though the re...
Price Analysis vs Other Series IIA 88s
£750
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£18,460
Median Price (Since 2020)
£121,309
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 11th Dec 2017
Latest MOT mileage:
93,178 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 12th Dec 2016, 93,178 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Propshaft universal joint worn
- lots of surface corrosion on chassis
- Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Passed
On 23rd Oct 2015, 93,164 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- surface corrosion on rear chassis
Passed
On 22nd Oct 2014, 93,031 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- rear exhaust bracket corroded
- surface corrosion on rear chassis
- oil leak on rear backplate area but not affecting brake
Passed
On 8th Oct 2013, 82,691 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- surface corrosion on rear chassis
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