Asking Price: £36,995
1949 Land Rover Series I 80 - Lights Behind the Grille
Classic & Sportscar Centre • UK
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
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Asking Price: £36,995
1949 Land Rover Series I 80 - Lights Behind the Grille
UK
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1949 Land Rover Series I features an older restoration with a nicely aged appearance and a mechanically sound 1.6-liter engine. It's described as a simple, tough vehicle that will be fully serviced and prepared with new tyres.
Condition
6
Moderate wear; some reconditioning required.
/ 10
15,570 miles (via 2011 MOT)
RHD
United Kingdom
50LOD
1949
Classified
Asking Price: £36,995
1949 Land Rover Series I 80 - Lights Behind the Grille
Classic & Sportscar Centre • UK
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
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 the Am...
Price Analysis vs Other Series I 80s
£860
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£17,070
Median Price (Since 2020)
£109,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Series I 80 Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 18th Sept 2012
Latest MOT mileage:
15,570 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 19th Sept 2011, 15,570 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User Entered:
- Battery insecure
Failed
On 17th Jun 2010, 25,731 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
User Entered:
- engine sounds rich but no smoke on visual emission test.
- Oil leak
- slight oil leak offside swivel housing seal.
Passed
On 17th Jun 2010, 25,731 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- engine sounds rich but no smoke on visual emission test.
- Oil leak
- slight oil leak offside swivel housing seal.
Failed
On 12th Jun 2009, 25,730 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
User Entered:
- vehicle wiring harness close to drop arm.
- slight oil present at offside front swivel housing seal.
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Classic & Sportscar Centre
Corner Farm, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 8JB, England
Located in Malton, North Yorkshire, Classic & Sportscar Centre is an independent dealership handling a wide range of classic, vintage, and sports cars. They offer sales, servicing, and restoration services.
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