Land Rover Series I 86-Inch

This is an 86-inch Land Rover Series I from 1955, the short-wheelbase model from the earliest years of the marque. It has a 2.0-litre petrol four-cylinder engine with a four-speed manual gearbox, and the page gives its output as 55 bhp. The odometer reads 34,650 miles.

It has not been restored. The current owner bought it in the late 1980s and has used it sparingly on green lanes, country roads and at shows, always stored indoors. Original, unrestored early Series I Land Rovers are increasingly scarce, and this one is finished in green with a green interior.

Maintenance has been done as needed. The wiring loom has been replaced and the radiator re-cored. The braking system has been overhauled more recently. The bulkhead has a new top rail and has been repainted. Other work includes new rear wheel bearings, a replacement fuel tank, refreshed prop shaft joints and replacement seats.