1965 Land Rover 88 Series IIA Santana, restored in Colombia, bidding still low
Cheap entry into a Series IIA if bidding stays sane, but the seller admits frame perforations.
Ended Why we picked it
This is a Spanish-built Santana version of the Land Rover 88 Series IIA with the 2.25-liter gas four, on a clean South Carolina title. The seller says it had a frame-off restoration in Bogota, with the chassis repaired, treated and painted, the bulkhead and aluminum body panels replaced, and the engine, gearbox, transfer case, carburetor and brakes serviced.
At $6,000 with five days to go it sits about two-thirds below what comparable Series IIA trucks have brought on Hagerty this year. Bids usually climb in the last day, so treat this as one to watch and set a firm limit. The admitted frame perforations are the reason to look hard before bidding.
The value check
When we found it, the bid was $8,346. Comparable cars in the same condition have sold for $17,120–$20,063, so the middle of the market is about $18,591.50. That put this car 55% under.
Recent Hagerty Marketplace sales of driver-grade Series IIA trucks: a 1971 88 sold for $20,063 in Oct 2026 and a South African 1964 109 sold for $17,120 twice in spring 2026. The current $6,000 bid plus fee is far below that, but this auction has five days left.
- Hagerty: 1971 Land Rover 88 Series IIA sold $20,063 (Oct 2026)
- Hagerty: 1964 Series IIA 109 sold $17,120 (May 2026)
- Hagerty: 1964 Series IIA 109 sold $17,120 (Apr 2026)
What to check
- The seller notes frame perforations despite the restoration; inspect the chassis, rear crossmember and outriggers in person or with a trusted inspector
- Check the bulkhead footwells and door pillars, the classic Series rust spots
- Santana parts mostly interchange with Rover-built trucks but a few trim and badge items differ
- Odometer reads in kilometers and is marked TMU; the temp gauge does not work
- Bids usually climb near the end, and Hagerty adds a buyer's fee on top of the hammer price
Making it drive like new
Parabolic springs and new shocks, a modern carb or Weber conversion, front disc brake kits and an overdrive unit are the common upgrades that make a Series IIA tolerable at highway speeds while keeping it simple to fix.
How it ended
Bidding reached $12,349 but the car didn't sell (ended Nov 10, 2026). Unsold cars often get relisted, so it may turn up again.
