When someone says “Land Rover,” a certain vehicle appears in your head, right? Boxy. Rugged. Fashionable. Well, the Defender this is not. This is a 1966 Land Rover Series IIA 109 4×4 Recovery Truck. The Series II was introduced in 1958 and offered the rounded sides that would become synonymous with Land Rover in the future, only here those rounded sides are part of a rescue vehicle. Yup, the latest ride to cross the auction block at Bonhams is a vehicle capable of hauling other vehicles. With a Harvey Frost 3cwt pickup crane in the back and a 2 1/4-liter petrol engine, this Land Rover tows in style. Expected to fetch between $11,000 and $13,000 on December 6, this is the Series II for the guy who wants something more unique than a standard Range.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
