£8,400
1955 Land Rover Series I 86in
Brightwells • UK • 13 May 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£8,400
1955 Land Rover Series I 86in
UK • 13 May 2026 • Lot 68
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1955 Land Rover Series I is a well-maintained and usable classic with a 12-year ownership history, benefiting from dry storage and sensible mechanical upkeep including a reconditioned heater and new seats. While showing some wear consistent with its age, it boasts a solid chassis and comes with both hard and soft tops, plus a substantial history file, making it an appealing option for those seeking an authentic vintage driving experience.
Condition
7
The car is described as well-maintained with a great patina and always dry-stored in winter. While it's not a concours showpiece, it's an honest, usable example with some wear. Notable works have been done, such as a new engine manifold and exhaust system, replacement dumb irons, and new seats. The chassis is reported to be solid with no apparent rust or signs of repair. There is no significant damage, but the car requires some reconditioning to bring it to a better condition.
/ 10
23,327 miles (via 2014 MOT)
PWT778
1955
Auction
57106361
RHD
United Kingdom
£8,400
1955 Land Rover Series I 86in
Brightwells • UK • 13 May 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
Description Petrol powered 86in Landy; 12 year ownership; hard top and soft top included; well maintained; great patina; always dry stored in the winter months; running, driving and stopping as you would expect This seems a wonderfully genuine Land Rover Series I 86-inch, first registered in July 1955 and presenting today as an honest, usable example of one of Britain’s most iconic early off-roaders.
Now around 70 years old, this Series I has been enjoyed in the way it was always intended—driven, appreciated, and woven into everyday life rather than hidden away.
The current vendor has cherished the vehicle for the past 12 years, during which time it has played a much-loved role in family outings, from relaxed summer drives to local trips to the pub.
Sensibly, it has always been stored dry over the winter months, helping preserve its condition.
It remains a delightfully characterful machine to drive, offering a nostalgic and engaging experience that modern vehicles simply cannot rep...
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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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 19th May 2015
Latest MOT mileage:
23,327 miles
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Brightwells
Easters Court, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DE, England
Located in Leominster, Herefordshire, Brightwells is a physical and online auction house handling classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They conduct regular auctions and offer vehicle consignment services.
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