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£14,016

1955 Land Rover Series 1 86

Australia • 12 Aug 2025

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1955 Land Rover Series 1 has been carefully restored with a Series IIA engine and numerous new parts, enhancing its mechanical performance. While showing some wear with a repaired fender and worn steering box, it presents as a well-preserved classic 4x4.

Condition

6

The car has undergone a sympathetic chassis and mechanical restoration, with several new and reconditioned parts. However, the listing mentions a repair on the front fenders, worn steering box, and the odometer reading is not warranted. These factors indicate moderate wear and the need for some reconditioning.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

[Chassis No]

Odometer:

67,328 miles

Reg Number:

Y75 EL4

RHD/LHD:

RHD

KEY FACTS A rugged classic British 4x4, which benefits from an extensive mechanical restoration and enhancement.

Under the bonnet is the 2.25-litre inline-four petrol engine from the Series IIA, which drives all four wheels via a four-speed manual transmission This Series I Land Rover has been treated to a sympathetic chassis and mechanical restoration, and is believed to retain its original body.

The odometer shows 67,328 miles, but this is not warranted.

Build year: 1955 EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES This Series 1 was taken back to the bare original chassis for restoration, new brakes and lines were fitted throughout, Series II axles were installed, and the diffs were removed, inspected, and painted.

A 1968 Series IIA engine was overhauled, topped with a reconditioned head, and fitted to the original gearbox, which was inspected while out of the vehicle and fitted with a new clutch and spigot bush.

The Solex carburettor has been overhauled, the radiator was re-cored, a new water pump w...