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- 1952 Land Rover Series I 80"
1952 Land Rover Series I 80"
Lot Number: 187
1952 Land Rover Series I 80"
A genuine UK, right-hand drive, SWB Series I in Bronze Green from 23 years current ownership.
- NOT SOLD
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 10th December, 2022 at 10.30am GMT at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN
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BODY COLOUR
Bronze Green -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
ASL 694 -
ODOMETER READING
58920 Miles
SUMMARY
A genuine UK, right-hand drive, SWB Series I in Bronze Green from 23 years current ownership.
DESCRIPTION
- Acquired by our vendor in July 1999 after a professional restoration in Kidderminster
- Three previous owners in the Worcestershire area, the last being a small holding from 1971 until restored. A duplicate green log book dating back to 1966 is provided (original registration number was MAC 561)
- It was built in November 1950 and despatched to Land Rover Experimental Department, Heritage Certificate provided, so it is a 1951 model with the lights through the grille and side lights in the bulkhead. First registered in April 1952 and sold to Holloway & Sons, the Land Rover dealer in Worcester
- Fitted with a Type 1117 2-litre engine from a 1957 model modified to use an electronic ignition and choke system
- The current owner has kept it garaged, regularly serviced and in good order and made some sympathetic improvements including a new canvas top, spare wheel clamp, starting handle and grab handles on the rear body capping
- Fitted with a tow plate and towing jaw and supplied with a fitted car cover and a selection of spare parts
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 187
- Make
- LAND ROVER
- Model
- SERIES I
- Registration Number
- ASL 694
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- 16100673
- Engine Number
- 111792086
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Bronze Green
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Alex Newton
- Classic Car Specialist
- enquiries@iconicauctioneers.com
SCORE:
81 / 135
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Vehicle History
Remarks
Built 14 Nov 1950 and despatched to Land Rover Experimental Department. First registered 30 Apr 1952 and sold to Holloway & Sons, Worcester 8 May 1952.
Restoration Notes
Full professional restoration 1998-99
About the Seller Rating
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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
Vehicles can be collected from The Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN, on Sunday 11th December between 10am and 3pm and Monday 12th September between 9am and 1pm.
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