£8,848 (Est: £9,000 - £11,000)
1955 Land Rover Series I 86in
Brightwells • UK • 29 Oct 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£8,848 (Est: £9,000 - £11,000)
1955 Land Rover Series I 86in
UK • 29 Oct 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1955 Land Rover Series I has undergone a body-off restoration and boasts several upgrades, including a Rover 60 engine and parabolic springs. With only three former keepers and recent maintenance, it presents a useable classic, though the patinated finish reflects its age and history.
Condition
7
The car is described as beautifully patinated and highly useable, indicating a solid condition with slight wear. An older body-off restoration was completed, suggesting that it is well-maintained but not in pristine condition. The presence of choice upgrades and the need for some replaced parts (wiring loom, brake pipes, etc.) further suggest that while the car is in good shape, it isn't perfect.
/ 10
12,210 miles (via 2008 MOT)
57105977
1955
Auction
Manual
UYA231
United Kingdom
£8,848 (Est: £9,000 - £11,000)
1955 Land Rover Series I 86in
Brightwells • UK • 29 Oct 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
Description Beautifully patinated and highly useable Series I; current owner 30 years and only three former keepers; older body-off restoration with various choice upgrades; driven over 100 miles to the sale Launched in 1948, the Land Rover Series I represents a pivotal moment in British motoring history.
Built with rugged simplicity, it featured a 1.6-litre petrol engine and selectable four-wheel drive, making it ideal for agricultural, military, and expedition use.
Its aluminium bodywork resisted corrosion, a legacy of post-war material shortages.
By 1955, refinements included a 2.0-litre petrol engine, improved gearboxes and more comfortable interiors, though utility remained its core focus.
The Series I’s boxy silhouette and no-nonsense engineering laid the foundation for decades of Land Rover innovation.
Today, surviving examples are cherished by enthusiasts for their charm, durability, and role in shaping the iconic Land Rover legacy.
First registered in Somerset in June 19...
Price Analysis vs Other Series I 86s
£3,488
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,937
Median Price (Since 2020)
£50,625
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Series I 86 Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 3rd Oct 2009
Latest MOT mileage:
12,210 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 4th Oct 2008, 12,210 miles
Passed
On 18th Sept 2007, 12,031 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- slight play in drop arm
Passed
On 23rd Sept 2006, 12,018 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- front prop yoke ,play
Passed
On 17th Sept 2005, 10,634 miles
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Brightwells
Easters Court, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DE, England
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