1954 LAND ROVER SERIES 1 86"

1954

Manual

Petrol

£6,000 – £8,000

Estimate range

Bidding starts 7 Nov at 10:00

Listing Source

Anglia Car Auctions

Auction

Auction Date

Saturday, 7 November 2026

Starts at 10:00

36 days until auction

Estimate

£6,000 - £8,000

Location

United Kingdom

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Buyer notes

Kept by the same owner since being re-registered in 1994.
Plaque and sticker suggest a past appearance at Goodwood.
Retains original features including lamp units and rear semi-floating hubs.

Stored since 2012 with an expired MOT, so recommissioning may be required.
The V5C records that the vehicle was first registered overseas.
Paperwork is limited to its last MOT certificate and current V5C.

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Description

Sat 7th & Sun 8th November 1995cc petrol, manual. This is an 86-inch Land Rover Series I with the 2.0-litre IOE petrol engine, and has remained with the same keeper since it was re-registered in 1994. It retains various original features, from its lamp units to its rear “semi-floating” rear hubs, and it appears to have performed a special role in the past, given its wooden trimmings around the tub, extra lamps, steering wheel trim and unique paintwork. The sticker and bulkhead plaque also sugge...

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