Featured in Land Rover Magazine, September 1998 under SIMPLY THE BEST they wrote, “One of the finest campers ever built…”

                    1969 Land Rover 110 F/C Overland Expedition Vehicle


Once a South African military radio communications van I undertook a challenge to transform this rather basic vehicle into a “state of the art” off road, luxury camper.  Little did I know that it would be the beginning of a 12 year project – but it was more than worth it.

I scoured the global market for the best fittings and fixtures and had no hesitation in paying high prices for quality military and marine 'new' components. My 40 years  personal experience of the African terrain, coupled with my design and creative background, helped me to build a vehicle equipped to a very high standard both on a practical and ‘comfort’ level.  Being a perfectionist in my work I paid attention to the smallest detail.

This is probably the finest restored Land Rover 110 forward control in the ‘World’. Land/Rover 110 f/c made only 3,500 vehicles during its entire production, so it’s now a very rare, Land Rover collector’s dream.

A TV broadcast video has been made on this vehicle and, as quoted above, it was also featured in the Land Rover magazine as “the best camper ever built” and “luxury personified”.

It boasts over 2000 screws/nuts, and fittings made of Stainless Steel, interior furnishings made of solid oak, and the finest grade of treated, Marine 5/7 ply, and comfortably sleep’s up to four people.One large double" bed, and two singles".  However, it must be seen to be fully appreciated.

I estimate that the cost of materials, and fittings alone was over £35,000 at that time and would probably be double that amount now.  This does not take into account the amount of time design, and labour involved which runs into thousands of hours! (over 12 years).

Due to changes in my personal circumstances and my advancing years I regrettably have no option but to sell my camper.  I would like to think that it will go to a good home and to someone who will appreciate it and the love and labour that has gone into this once in a lifetime "Land Yacht".

It was designed for overland cross-country driving but only saw one major trip from S. Africa to Nairobi.Because of political unrest North of Nairobi the borders were closed, or to dangerous to travel any further at that time. It was then shipped to the UK.  The vehicle has been in storage at a caravan storage depot in the UK for five years.   During that time it has not been driven and so the following items have deteriorated and require attention:
1) Pop up roof tent needs replacing. (£100-140)
2) Master Clutch cylinder rubbers have perished. (requires new)
3) Master brake cylinder rubbers have perished. (reguires new.)
4) New points, new plugs and new condenser needed (minor).
Otherwise mechanically it is in an ‘excellent plus’ condition.  The engine runs smoothly, as a new engine had been fitted.   I estimate that to repair the Two  master cylinders could cost in the region of £.300- £500.

I am prepared to meet the cost of having the vehicle towed to a destination within a 200 mile radius of the caravan storage depot in Welwyn Garden.   If it is not sold in its present condition (in other words, ‘as is’) then I propose to M.O.T. the camper and of course then it will be sold at a considerably higher price.

The vehicle mileage is only 11,700 KM
The numerous spares that come with this vehicle include:
New spare Land Rover clutch and pressure plate
New Water Pump and "numerous" other spares all unused and still in their original sealed boxes.
Below I have set out just 'some' of the features and fittings:
The price includes the cost of towing the truck up to a radius of 200 miles.

If the vehicle is collected/ towed away by buyer, or any other method I will give a discount of £.800.00 on the price. unfortunately this Caravan Storage Depot  have strict rules that do not allow any mechanical work performed on site, or even the  "Cleaning" of Caravans, otherwise I would have sold it differently.
 EXTERIOR EXTRAS:
 Roof – Solar Panel. (High output )
 Ladder.
 Roof Rack – front and rear. (In hardwood 'oroka')
 Tyres:  5 new Michelin 900 R16 14-ply (new cost £375.00 each).
 Kenlowe 14.5” Thermo Electric Fan

 Original (Rare) Land Rover Front Opening Windows.
 ARB Air Lockers – front and rear for locking front and rear differential
 Land Rover's  (heavy duty), Salisbury Axle, Front & Rear
 Tropical High Gutter Windows with stainless steel mesh, custom-made expedition grade.
 Bilsen “custom-made” Long' Travel Shock Absorbers
 Fiamm Dual Airhorns
 Bosch Auto-Alarm
 Left and right Petrol tank – 120 x 120 and rear petrol tank 65-litres. Total of 305 liters.
 Switches to switch over (Three) Petrol tanks.
 150 Litre Stainless Steel Water Tank
 2 x Lucas Front Spotlights
 One Rear Reversing Lucas Spotlight.
 Warn free wheeling hubs.
 Stainless Steel Exhaust .
 Six Coats of hand rubbed  ‘Standox’ Finest, German, spray paint, including two coats of Standox' Aluminium primers, plus
 two Standox'  undercoats.
 Body fully insulated with 1.1/2” of high density insulation, including the roof, to keep heat out, and cold.
 Aluminium Box roll cage 14cm x 9cm  going complete around structure of body, (A very expensive, expense on this structure).
 Aluminium skid plates underneath all  petrol tanks. (for flying stones etc)
 Ramsey Winch (10.000 lb rated line pull ), complete with custom fitted cradle, remote control, and colour coded paint same as vehicle.     This item will cost ‘extra’, (If required)  as  someone wanted this item.

 SOME: INTERIOR EXTRAS.
 T.V. AC/DC Coloured JVC – TV/Monitor Code CX-60GB
 Mohawk T. V. Ariel .( enclosed in heavy duty mess) for overhunging trees etc.
 Dual Batteries – Warn Dual Battery Isolator
 Paloma Model PH-5KFE  - Instantaneous Multi-point Water Heater
 Shower/Tub: Hot, and cold.
 Two burner hob, sink.
 Par-mate Automatic Water Pressure Pump
 Eberspacher Blown-Air-Central Heater :  Model B1LC for petrol
(This heater runs independently;  it draws fuel directly from the main tank which means the ignition can be switched off).
 Honda EM650 Generator.(unused).
 Blaupunkt Radio/Cassette Toronto SQR.45. plus  (Short wave converter from 90 to 11 metre bands).
 Blaupunkt (top of the range) front and rear speakers.
 12-Volt Frigomatic Fridge: 12 volt:    (The best DC refrigeration system – designed specifically for Yacht's & Boat's )
 Gypsey 3-way Fridge, (large capacity), including 4xgaz cylinders, (all with gauges)
 Thetford Porta Potti  -  Model 235.
 All floor standing items reinforced not only at the bottom, but all have light welded structure’s running around them, then bolted to floor.  Prevents fastening bolts being sheered on the base, during off road driving.
 
Mileage:  11,699 Km. (since new motor fitted).

VDO Gauges:
1. Clock
2. Water Tank
3. Left Petrol Tank
4. Right Petrol Tank
5. Spare Battery No.1
6. Spare Battery No.2
Smith’s Gauges:
1. Rev Counter
2. Oil Temperature Gauge
3. Oil Pressure Gauge
4. Water Temperature Gauge
5. Vacuum Fuel Economy Gauge
6. Vacuum Engine Gauge
Leather L/Rover Steering Wheel – made by “Mountney”
High-back front seats, with headrest Seat x 2, doors with L/Rover Trim.
Hot and Cold Shower, for interior and exterior use.

There is not enough space to describe this very rare, superb vehicle, and has to be first seen to be appreciated.
You can phone me on 0208 9691192 for any information required.

This vehicle is ROAD TAX EXEMPT (no yearly road tax to pay)