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1964 Land Rover Series II Searle Carawagon 'Olympia Motorshow Car

United Kingdom • 12 Jun 2025

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1964 Land Rover Series II Searle Carawagon is a rare 'Olympia Motorshow Car' conversion. It features a recent 'mini' restoration, low mileage, and comes with original paperwork, making it a desirable piece of Land Rover history.

Condition

7

The car has undergone a 'mini' restoration, including servicing, brake overhaul, exhaust replacement, chassis cleaning, wheel repainting, and seat reupholstering. It has low mileage (31,324) and runs well. However, it was laid dormant for a few years prior to restoration, suggesting some wear. The description mentions minor reconditioning was needed.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

25104790B

Odometer:

31,324 miles

Reg Number:

LVG 246B

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Background The Series Land Rovers were the models that established the company’s reputation for rugged, go-anywhere capability.

Launched in 1948 as an extremely utilitarian four-wheel drive vehicle, capable of tackling almost any terrain in virtually any conditions, they were used by farmers, the military, emergency and utility services, royalty, VIPs and the general public.

The Car First registered on 23rd November 1964, this Series II 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.

Service paperwork, Land Rover and Searle handbooks accompany the vehicle, along with 'buff' registration documents detailing the transfer of ownership to the second owner, who purchased it in May 1965 for £1,345 at the Olympia Motor Show — trading in his Sunbeam for £400.

The vendor purchased the vehicle from the second owner at his country residence, where the Land Rover had...