The Land Rover Camel Trophy series is one of the more epic company-sponsored adventures you can think of, certainly nothing like your last corporate picnic. Testing man and machine in some of the harshest environments possible, Land Rover was as determined to provide amateurs with an incredible experience as it was to demonstrate just how capable its vehicles were right off the showroom floor. This Defender 110 listed here on Iconic Auctions Website is a project example but one that actually competed in the Sabah, Malaysia excursion, making it even more appealing.

The Camel Trophy trucks seem like the sort of rig that went right back to Land Rover for either decommissioning or storage in a museum. However, a surprising number of them made their way into privateer hands; as far as I can tell, there was no hard and fast rule about the trucks being pulled back to the factory after the event. The trucks were outfitted with a few different upgrades from the factory, including internal/external roll-cage, a snorkel, and a winch. Perhaps the most iconic bit of kit was the Brownchurch roof rack that sat high above the roofline and in every photo from the Camel Trophy events, they were loaded up with gear and huge Hella driving lamps.

Sadly, that rack system is no longer with this ex-Camel Trophy truck. It almost makes you wonder if the low clearance of the garage it’s been stored in led to its removal. One of the most impactful aspects of the creation of this event, even when considering all of the risks involved with putting an iconic name like Land Rover into highly risky situations with amateur drivers, is the demonstration of Land Rover’s incredible durability in situations that push vehicles to the extreme. The 300 TDI drivetrain generated 111 b.h.p. and 195 lb.-ft. of torque, but the beauty is in its bomb-proof qualities, not its output.

Lots of valuable spares come with the truck, including the spotlights that were likely removed from the missing roof rack and the spare tire that should be mounted on the hood. This truck was apparently used medical support vehicle for other trucks running in the event, and was subsequently purchased by a Land Rover employee with just 2,000 miles on the clock. Now sitting with 112,000 on the odometer, it’s clear the privateer owner enjoyed using this truck like any other daily driver in spite of its intriguing history as a genuine Camel Trophy truck.