Vehicle Original VIN : 00000000000000000
Introducing Project Olympia
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 are 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 center 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.
Trades considered, delivery and export arranged
Stunning vehicle throughout
Financing is Available
For any question, contact us directly 713 443 3543
