Sold | Offered from the estate of the late Peter Stevens 1954 Land Rover Series I 107" 4x4 Recovery Truck

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£23,000 (Est: £15,000 - £20,000)

Offered from the estate of the late Peter Stevens 1954 Land Rover Series I 107" 4x4 Recovery Truck

United Kingdom • 19 Apr 2026 • Lot 103

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1954 Land Rover Series I 107" 4x4 Recovery Truck, offered from the estate of Peter Stevens, features a unique history and extensive restoration, retaining its original Steels of Cheltenham livery. Upgrades like a Series II rear axle and recirculating-ball steering box enhance its usability, making it a featured and interesting vehicle for collectors.

Condition

6

The car has been extensively restored, with some parts replaced with later series parts, indicating wear and the need for upgrades. While efforts were made to retain the original paint, it had been painted over and required restoration, indicating moderate wear. The engine is not original, and the vehicle has covered 430 miles since the restoration was finished in 2011, suggesting some reconditioning may be required.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

57200386

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

HCL 164

RHD/LHD:

RHD

• In original 1950s Steels of Cheltenham livery • Extensively restored by the previous owner • Featured in Land Rover Owner International magazine • Present ownership since circa 2017 Built on 21st December 1954, this Series I Land Rover was dispatched eight days later to Mann Egerton of Norwich where Mann Egerton - it is believed - converted it into a Recovery Truck using recovery equipment of their own manufacture.

The vehicle was registered on 1st February 1955 but whether or not it went directly to Steels of Cheltenham is unclear.

Steels of Cheltenham were Rover and Wolseley main dealers.

The previous owner carried out an extensive rebuild, retaining the original Steels of Cheltenham paintwork and sign writing wherever possible (it had been completely painted over with light blue paint, which was painstakingly removed to reveal the original paintwork and sign writing).

A brand new Radfords galvanised bulkhead was fitted and the chassis repaired where needed, though it was in ve...