1953 Land Rover Series 1 86''

Lot Number: 161

1953 Land Rover Series 1 86''

This super original 86-inch with just 24,000 miles would delight any marque enthusiast.

  • NOT SOLD

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 19th March, 2022 at 10.30am GMT at

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    NYR 867

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    23000

SUMMARY

This super original 86-inch with just 24,000 miles would delight any marque enthusiast.

DESCRIPTION

• Purchased by our vendor in 2018 with just three former keepers in 69 years
• Believed to have never been apart with only a new rear cross-member fitted at some point
• Accompanying Heritage Certificate shows UK/Home-market supplied, despatched to ‘Ministry of Supply’
• Lots of period history, paperwork and MOT Certificates supporting the indicated 24,233
• Runs and drives extremely well and is still eminently useable for work or play
• Rare factory hard-top still remaining. Increasingly hard to find Series 1 examples so genuine

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
161
Make
LAND ROVER
Model
SERIES 1
Registration Number
NYR 867
Chassis Number
47100097
Transmission
Manual

GALLERY

CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Joseph.

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109 / 135

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Remarks

Accompanying Heritage Certificate shows UK/Home-market supplied, despatched to ‘Ministry of Supply’, possibly RAF. Lots of period history, paperwork and MOT certificates – these go back to the 1970s, indicating the 23,000 miles to be genuine


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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

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