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Land Rover Series I
Series-I - Series I (1948-1958)
1955 Land Rover Series I 86in
1955
Manual
Petrol
Easters Court, Mill Street, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DE
£10,000 – £12,000
Estimate range
Bidding ends 28 Oct at 11:01
Listing Source
Brightwells
Auction
Auction Date
Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Starts at 10:00
Ends at 11:01
53 days remaining
Estimate
£10,000 - £12,000
Location
United Kingdom
Buyer notes
- Accompanied by a V5C logbook and is both road tax and MOT exempt.
- Recent work includes reconditioning the engine and gearbox.
- The chassis has been refurbished alongside improvements to the electrics.
- The vehicle was exported to New Zealand when new and repatriated in the late 2010s.
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Description
Desirable rural patina; recently overhauled, improved and made mechanically sound; great opportunity to get involved in early Land Rover ownership The venerable Series I Land
About the Series I 86
The Series I 86" (1954-1956) increased wheelbase slightly for improved load capacity.
Known Issues to Watch For
Series Land Rover: Chassis - galvanised steel but rust is endemic. Check outriggers, crossmembers, spring hangers, bulkhead mounts. Bulkhead footwells rust badly. Engine 2.25 petrol/diesel simple and reliable. Oil leaks expected. Gearbox crash box (I/II) or synchro (IIA onwards). Aluminium body doesn't rust but check for electrolytic corrosion. Budget £2-5k annually.
Desirable Options
Series I 80" (most valuable), Good chassis, Galvanised chassis, Matching numbers, Station Wagon body
Specifications
Performance
Horsepower52 hp
Engine & Drivetrain
Engine0.0L
Fuel TypePetrol
TransmissionManual
Drive Type4WD
Vehicle Details
Year1955
Body StyleSUV
Production Info
Production Years1953 - 1956
GenerationSeries-I
Recently sold at auction: Series I
Price history: Series I at auction
7 sold lots
Hammer prices from UK auctions, most recent 300 sales.
Series I prices over time
Lines connect dots of the same generation.
7 of 7 lots
Listing Source
Brightwells
Auction
Auction Date
Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Starts at 10:00
Ends at 11:01
53 days remaining
Estimate
£10,000 - £12,000
Location
United Kingdom
Price on request
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