1955 Land Rover Series I 86"

Highlights

• Highly original example with glorious patina throughout
• Canvas tilt fitted and in good, usable condition
• Interesting shooting estate provenance
• Running, driving, ready to enjoy
• BMIHT certificate included

The Appeal

There are vehicles it would be a crying shame to restore. This is one of them. It has taken this 86" Series I Land Rover seven decades to look this good; acquiring a working patina and with it, tons of character.
The Series I is where the Land Rover story begins and is therefore among the most revered of all British utility vehicles. Early examples from the mid-1950s are increasingly sought after by enthusiasts and collectors. This 1955 example comes with an appealing backstory: it spent much of its working life on a shooting estate before being laid up for several decades.

Now back on the road, the vendor acknowledges the overall condition is far from perfect, but considers it an honest, working Series I, just as a proper 4x4 should be. It presents an opportunity to acquire a beautifully patinated early example of this seminal motor car,

Key Information

• Mileage: 63,500 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT/road tax exempt
• Technical specs: 2.0-litre four-cylinder, four-speed manual, selectable low-range & 4wd
• Paperwork: several invoices for parts and servicing, BMIHT certificate, previous sales listings, club magazines (see all in gallery)

The Detail

• The car's underside is well-presented and home, with the chassis showing some surface corrosion while appearing very sound
• The bulkhead appears very solid in the usual corrosion-prone areas (see gallery for detailed photos)
• Wheels in patinated order, shod with Michelin tyres
• Smart galvanising all-round
• 'Birmabright' alloy bodywork straight overall considering the car's age and type
• Heavily patinated Bronze Green paintwork
• Some surface corrosion and splaying to the leafs springs
• Original-looking engine bay
• The vendor states the vehicle is mechanically in good condition with very little to go wrong
• Canvas tilt in smart, serviceable order while gently aged to complement the bodywork
• Offered without doors
• Was off the road for several decades prior to its return to use

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