Eric Minoff
Vice President, Head of Department - US
LOT 106 Ω
1964 Land Rover Santana 88 Series II Pickup Chassis no. 27402572
Sold for US$24,640 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 106Ω
1964 Land Rover Santana 88 Series II Pickup
1964 Land Rover Santana 88 Series II Pickup
Chassis no. 27402572
Chassis no. 27402572
2,286cc OHV Inline 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
Inline Direct Fuel Injection
62bhp at 4,000rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission with 2-Speed Transfer Case
Leaf-Sprung Solid Axles Front and Rear
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes
*Survivor vehicle showing an indicated 34,859 miles
*Repainted in Pacific Blue
*Original interior maintained and showing signs of patina
*Delivered with a 4-Speed Manual Transmission + 2 Speed transfer case
THE SANTANA 88
By 1964, the Land Rover Santana 88 had established itself not merely as a rugged utility vehicle but as a symbol of resilience, adaptability, and purpose-built design. Manufactured under license in Spain by Metalúrgica de Santa Ana, the Santana models were nearly identical to their British Land Rover counterparts, but often featured subtle regional adaptations suited for the Spanish and Latin American markets. Built with the same no-nonsense engineering and legendary off-road capability, the Santana 88 embodied the essence of the Series II design—boxy, functional, and unrelentingly tough.
Fitted with torquey diesel engines, robust 4-speed gearboxes, and selectable 2-speed transfer cases, these short-wheelbase 4x4s were revered for their simplicity and serviceability in even the harshest conditions. Whether navigating remote mountain passes, agricultural land, or arid desert terrain, the Santana 88 earned a reputation as the working man's off-road companion—a go-anywhere, fix-anywhere machine that prioritized endurance over elegance.
THE TRUCK OFFERED
This 1964 Land Rover Santana 88 exemplifies the model's original ethos as a no-frills, go-anywhere workhorse. Showing just 34,859 miles on the odometer, it remains a remarkably honest and well-preserved example, reflective of careful use over six decades. While it no longer wears its factory-applied color, the truck has been resprayed in a vibrant Pacific Blue—giving it a refreshed and spirited presence without masking its authentic utility roots.
Inside, the cabin tells a quieter story of age and usage, with its original seating and controls bearing just the right amount of patina to remind you of its vintage charm. Under the hood is the rugged 2.25-liter diesel engine, paired with a 4-speed manual gearbox and a dual-range transfer case—delivering the mechanical simplicity and dependability that define classic Land Rover engineering.
Although accompanied by limited documentation, this Santana remains a compelling survivor. For the enthusiast or collector drawn to vehicles that wear their history with pride, this short-wheelbase Series II variant represents an opportunity to enjoy a pure, mechanically straightforward driving experience—rooted in the foundational spirit of Land Rover.
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