
Land Rover Series I
Series-I - Series I (1948-1958)
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Registration number HOU 876 Chassis number 06113570 Bronze green with a green interior Restored several years ago Built on 19th June 1950, and dispatched to South Western Garage Limited, Southampton MOT’s between 1986-2012 Previously owned by singer song writer Chris Rea Galvanised chassis Five keepers from new, one of whom owned the Land Rover for… Read More »1950 Land Rover Series I
The Series I 86" (1954-1956) increased wheelbase slightly for improved load capacity.
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.
Series I 80" (most valuable), Good chassis, Galvanised chassis, Matching numbers, Station Wagon body
Location
United Kingdom
Auction Venue
Haynes International Motor Museum, Sparkford
Price on request