This lovely old ‘Landy' has all the hallmarks of an older restoration.

It has nicely aged so has the appearance of a remarkably honest, original looking example.

The body and paintwork have nicely aged, the vehicle is structurally sound throughout and inside the cabin, function takes president over glamour.

Minimal switch gear and gauges allow for easy internal washing and created a tough, simple, and timeless interior.

Mechanically, this 1949 models runs the original 1.6-litre, inline four-cylinder petrol engine which performs very well.

Maurice Wilks, the chief designer (and later chairman) of the Rover Company, was using a surplus American Willys Jeep for work on his farm.

Frustrated by its reliability but inspired by its capability, Wilks envisioned a better British alternative.

By mid-1947, a prototype known as the "Centre Steer" was built using Jeep chassis components.

Development moved quickly, and the production-ready vehicle debuted as the Land Rover Series I at th...