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- The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2025
- 1949 Land Rover Series I 80''
1949 Land Rover Series I 80''
Lot Number: 267
1949 Land Rover Series I 80''
A rather special 1949 Land Rover Series I 80'' that looks as though it has lived a life and is all the better for it.
- ESTIMATE: £18,000 - £24,000
+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Saturday 22nd March, 2025 at 12.00pm GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Bronze Green -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
FFZ 494 -
ODOMETER READING
52624 Miles
SUMMARY
A rather special 1949 Land Rover Series I 80'' that looks as though it has lived a life and is all the better for it.
DESCRIPTION
- An original November 1949 Series I from 24 years current ownership
- Matching engine and chassis numbers. Original 1.6-litre engine and believed to be the original gearbox
- Ex-MOD, the original registration number was BOA 629A and one of those plates accompany the car
- Some chassis restoration work, brakes all round, new rear springs, engine (bored and sleeved) and gearbox reconditioned during current ownership
- Some history. Driven by our vendor to our offices to photograph and he reported that it started on the button and that he enjoyed the drive
- Looking like a 75 year old Land Rover should, sporting the scars of a few farmyard skirmishes, with its fair share of 'laughter lines', but reliable and mechanically good. To restore or not to restore? That is the question
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 267
- Make
- LAND ROVER
- Model
- SERIES 1
- Variant
- 4X4
- Registration Number
- FFZ 494
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- R06103288
- Engine Number
- 06103411
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Bronze Green
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Richard Greenhalgh
- Car Specialist
- 07948 152921
- richard@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.
CONTACTSCORE:
81 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Good Patine
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
Original engine.
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Remarks
Original chassis.
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Vehicle History
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 24th March. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.
Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT. Storage is £10 plus VAT per day for the first seven days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.
For larger vehicles such as vans, transporters etc. please contact EM Rogers on +44 (0)1604 755511 for a quote.
If you cannot collect, or do not let us know transport arrangements before noon on 24th February, we will send the car to EM Rogers on your behalf.
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