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Land Rover Series I

Series-I - Series I (1948-1958)

1949 Land Rover Series 1 80-inch

1949

50,166 miles

Manual

Petrol

Easters Court, Mill Street, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DE

£25,000 – £30,000

Estimate range

Bidding ends 28 Oct at 11:05

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Listing Source

Brightwells

Auction

Auction Date

Wednesday, 28 October 2026

Ends at 11:05

25 days remaining

Estimate

£25,000 - £30,000

Location

Easters Court, Mill Street, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DE

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Description

Known as a Pre-Series I Land Rover; preserved and owned by the same family for over 75 years; odometer currently shows just 50,166 miles; believed to be the second Land Rover to be registered in Wales; running and driving This remarkable pre-Series I Land Rover represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the earliest examples of the marque, with an exceptional history of continuous family ownership dating back to its first registration in 1949. Registered as BEP 130 on 27th May 1949, the Lan...

About the Series I 80

The Series I 80" (1948-1954) was the original with 80-inch wheelbase. Most collectible Land Rover. Values from £30k.

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