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1955 Land Rover Series I 86in

United Kingdom • 13 May 2026 • Lot Lot 68

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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.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

57106361

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

PWT778

RHD/LHD:

RHD

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...