This 1966 Land Rover Series IIA is a Dormobile pop-top camper that was reportedly purchased new by big game hunter Herbert S. Veltmen, who took delivery at the Land Rover factory at the age of 72. The truck was driven from the factory to Africa for a safari hunt and was subsequently used for other expeditions until its sale in 1977. A refurbishment from Rovers North of Vermont was commissioned by the second owner in 1987, and the truck was repainted in its factory color in 1993. Original camping hardware is intact, and numerous spares are included along with documentation back to new. This Rover is being sold on behalf of the current owner with a clean Michigan title.

The second owner used the truck from 1977 to about 2000, including as a commuter to their job at Steelcase and later Herman Miller prior to retirement. The paintwork is now more than 20 years old but still shows a uniform finish and a good gloss under bright indoor lights. The clamshell roof hinges from the right side like many Dormobile iterations. A rack mounted on the stationary part of the roof holds the included aluminum storage locker pictured below.

The road wheels are not original, though the two spares mounted on the hood and rear door are. The tires are new and have less than 100 miles on them. The original wheels are included with the sale along with a cache of spares and extras.

The clamshell roof gives the truck a pair of skylights and a large, longitudinal vent. The PVC top material is original and quite well-preserved, though it shows some spots and staining.

The seller has included a walk-around and startup video detailing numerous unique features.

The dash is fairly standard for a Land Rover Series truck. The speedometer was replaced during the 1987 refurbishment, and the odometer now shows 3,225 miles. Rovers North reupholstered the seating surfaces and door panels in Italian leather rather than the original Rhino pattern Naugahyde. The headliner is marine-grade vinyl.

With the pop top extended, the truck affords sleeping for two on fold-out cots.

Other camping and over-landing accouterments include a two-burner propane stove and a dry sink housed in a metal cabinet mounted in the rear. The original propane bottle is included but not hooked up.

Front and rear seats fold flat for additional sleeping space, either as two separate small beds or one full-size bed. The passenger seat flips around to provide seating for a removable table mounted between the front and rear seats.

The 2.25 liter four-cylinder is believed original and is backed by a 4-speed manual gearbox with overdrive. Though the truck has been driven little over the last decade, it has been started regularly and serviced annually at Swanson’s Auto Service Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The most recent service included a rebuild of the fuel pump. The engine and transmission were rebuilt in the 1980s by Rovers North, and documentation for the refresh totaling some $12k is included.

Surface rust is visible on the boxed-steel frame and exposed suspension and driveline components. The 4wd system is equipped with a high/low transfer case.

Spares include the aforementioned wheels, propane bottle, paint, window screens, and numerous other small parts. Documentation back to new includes service receipts, manuals, old photos, and period guides to both Series Land Rovers and the Dormobile specifically.