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1953 Land Rover Series 1

United Kingdom • 24 Jun 2026 • Lot Lot 40

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1953 Land Rover Series I is a former factory fire engine with exceptionally low mileage (11,765 miles) and only two owners since new. It has been the subject of a lengthy restoration by the current owner of 48 years and presents as a unique opportunity for collectors.

Condition

8

The vehicle has undergone a lengthy and thorough restoration, is well-presented, starts readily, and runs and drives as expected. While the mileage is exceptionally low and supported by history, it cannot be warranted, and the vehicle's original duty as a fire engine suggests potential wear from that use, despite a long period of gentle use since restoration.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

[Chassis No]

Odometer:

11,765 miles

Reg Number:

NOG833

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Description 1953 Land Rover Series I; Ex-Factory Fire Engine; showing exceptionally low mileage of just 11,765; 2 owners from new; owned by the vendor for the last 48 years First registered in October 1953, this remarkable Land Rover Series I presents a unique opportunity to acquire a vehicle with an extraordinary history and what is believed to be exceptionally low mileage.

Powered by the 1,997cc petrol engine, this early Series I Land Rover was originally supplied in red and spent the first 25 years of its life in service as a fire engine at Birmetals Ltd, a metal finishing factory based in Smethwick.

During its working life, the vehicle was primarily used for washing down components and attending to any emergency situations that may have arisen within the factory.

Due to the nature of its duties, very few miles were accumulated during this period of service.

In September 1978, the vendor purchased the Land Rover and embarked upon a lengthy and thorough restoration programme, res...