1955 Land Rover Series I 86"

Highlights

• Exuding originality throughout
• Mechanically rebuilt and reported in good working order
• Stunning working patina
• Always kept in dry storage during current ownership
• Voluntary MOT valid until August 2026 with no advisories

The Appeal

If the celebrated romantic landscape painter John Constable had been around in the mid-twentieth century, we're certain he would have included a Series I Land Rover in his 'Hay Wain'. Said vehicle is part of the fabric of the British countryside, synonymous with the early post-war rural idyll and therefore a highly desirable machine even today.
This 1955 86" example is one of the best-looking Series Is to come to market during recent years. It boasts a charming patina, while flaunting commendably straight "Birmabright" bodywork, and the vendor informs us that it has undergone a comprehensive mechanical rebuild, resulting in a first-time advisory-free MOT pass - not bad for a seventy-year-old car!

Powered by a specimen of the correct 2.0-litre inline four-cylinder engine paired with a four-speed manual gearbox, this is a Land Rover that the vendor describes as evoking a 1950s "time-warp" feel. With a current MOT in place and a clean history, it presents an appealing prospect for the discerning Land Rover enthusiast seeking an honest, characterful example.

Key Information

• Mileage: 71,222 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 20th August 2026 (no advisories); MOT/road tax exempt
• Technical specs: 2.0-litre inline four-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual, selectable low-range & 4wd
• Paperwork: parts invoices from several suppliers, many from Brookwells for service items, V5C present

The Detail

• Smart chassis presentation, which can be studied in the photographs
• Gentle patina to the bodywork, galvanising, and canvas tilt
• The bulkhead appears in very good order in the usual check areas
• The tyres would appear to be recent/little-used
• Rear seats fitted (galvanised frames)
• Tidy engine compartment, appearing highly period-correct
• The vendor reports the Land Rover to be running and driving very well
• No MOT advisories

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