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£11,250

1971 Land Rover Series IIA 'Searle Carawagon' - fitted with the rare 2.6-litre six-cylinder Rover engine

United Kingdom • 15 Oct 2025

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AI Listing Summary

This 1971 Land Rover Series IIA 'Searle Carawagon' is a rare find, boasting its original features and a believed 71,000 miles. Having been owned for 18 years, it features desirable 'Searle' options, recent upgrades and a sympathetic restoration to maintain its patina, along with some wear and tear.

Condition

6

The car description states the vehicle retains its original features and patina, but needed a 'sympathetic small restoration to the bulkhead and other areas needing attention'. It also notes wear on the exterior, interior, and wheels, along with some fitments and modifications. This indicates it's in 'Good' condition with moderate wear and some reconditioning required.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

34600789G

Odometer:

71,000 miles

Reg Number:

EPK 798J

RHD/LHD:

RHD

A sympathetic update of its much-loved predecessor, the Land Rover Series II was introduced in April 1958.

Featuring sill panels and a rounded wing/belt line, the newcomer’s sleeker sheet metal was the work of David Bache and clothed an improved chassis.

Thus, as well as better rear wheel articulation and sharper steering, the Series II boasted wider axles and a new gearbox (complete with synchromesh on 3rd and 4th gears).

Available with a choice of 2.25-litre petrol or 2-litre diesel four-cylinder engines, the Land Rover could be had in 88-inch or 109-inch wheelbase guises (though, the SWB model made do with a petrol 2-litre unit until September 1958).

A popular model, the Series II accounted for some 62,000 sales in its first two years of production.

Announced in 1961, the subtly upgraded Series IIA benefited from an improved cooling system and the arrival of a 2.25-litre diesel engine.

Export models had their headlamps repositioned in the front wings for 1968 with domestic Lan...