Rare 1996 Mercedes T2 711D Expedition Camper | Off-Grid Family Motorhome Sleeps 7

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Off-Grid Family Adventure Home – Sleeps 7 | Rare Mercedes Expedition Camper

VERY RARE 1996 Mercedes T2 711D — one of only a handful ever registered in the UK, and one of just five coachbuilt by Sportscraft.

Meet Kitty, our rare, one-of-a-kind Mercedes motorhome — a true home on wheels, designed for freedom, comfort, and unforgettable family journeys. She’s not just a vehicle; she’s been our companion, our adventure base, and part of our family story for over a decade.

From wild camping in Scotland to slow travel across Europe, and even expeditions into Northern Africa, Kitty has carried us safely and comfortably. Along the way, she inspired our first children’s book written while traveling through North Africa. Selling her is a decision we never thought we’d make — but it’s time for someone else to continue the journey.

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The Heart of the Machine

Underneath sits the legendary 4.0-litre Mercedes diesel engine (3972 cc, 115 hp) — the kind of “bulletproof” engine known to last a million miles.

Mileage: 91,496 miles (≈3,000 miles/year over 30 years) — remarkably light use for a vehicle of this size.
• Private registration
• Easy Class 4 MOT
• Recent MOT with no advisories

Kitty has been pampered and maintained meticulously, with every rust issue addressed and the front end fully rebuilt. She’s in immaculate condition for her age, standing out wherever she goes.

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Major Work and Upgrades

All done properly, including:
• New windscreen, radiator, wings, bonnet, bumper, and lights
• Reconditioned gearbox and new clutch
• New Varta batteries
• New brake discs, pads, and drums
• Upgraded Marquart shock absorbers all round
• New cruise control, filters, oils, and grease points serviced
• New wipers and wiper mechanism
• 6 brand-new tyres
• Front cab fully resprayed

A full service has just been completed — ready to drive and explore immediately.

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Built for Strength, Travel, and Off-Grid Living

Kitty is fully equipped to live anywhere — campsites, festivals, or the middle of nowhere:
• Rear inflatable airbags
• Full aluminium rear body
• Aluminium ladder and roof rack
• Built-in motorbike rack with spare tyre holder
• 250 L water tank & 250 L diesel tank
• 2 × 11 kg aluminium Autogas 2000 bottles
• Rear air conditioning
• 2.7 kW Studer inverter & 4 × 200 Ah Rolls AGM batteries
• 4 × 150 W solar panels
• Built-in Honda 2.5 kW generator

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Comfort and Living Space

Kitty is designed to be lived in, not just slept in:
• Full end bedroom with double mattress
• Tiled shower room & toilet
• Spinflo Midi MKIII oven & grill
• 5-ring Smeg gas hob
• New fridge freezer
• Fresh interior décor & Carver heating
• Front captain seats
• 230 V sockets & 12 V chargers throughout
• Plenty of storage
• 2 × TV/CD players + original JVC radio cassette
• Full-length Fiamma awning with 10 m side curtain tent — adding another 10 m of living space

Sleeps 7 comfortably, perfect for family adventures, long stays, or off-grid living.

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Rarity and Legacy

This is a very rare vehicle — only a handful of Mercedes 711D models remain on UK roads, making Kitty extremely hard to find in this condition.

She’s ideal as a:
• Family motorhome
• Off-grid home on wheels
• Unique 7-berth Airbnb
• Tiny home or adventure vehicle

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The Important Bit

This is a reluctant sale. Kitty has given us years of pleasure, memories, and stories — now it’s time for her next chapter with someone who will appreciate her history.

Price: £59,995

No silly offers, tyre kickers, or dreamers — serious inquiries only.

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