£80,545 (Est: £134.1k - £163.9k)
1952 Land Rover Series I 'Reborn
Gooding Christie's • US • 16 Aug 2025
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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£80,545 (Est: £134,134 - £163,942)
1952 Land Rover Series I 'Reborn
US • 16 Aug 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1952 Land Rover Series I is one of only 25 examples renewed by the factory’s “Reborn” program. Originally a Belgian Police vehicle, this left-hand-drive model has been restored to its former glory.
Condition
8
The car has been restored by the factory's "Reborn" program. The listing indicates that it was restored with pride by a specialized team, and that it is well-maintained with minimal cosmetic imperfections.
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664 kilometers (via 2021 MOT)
26630204
1952
Auction
Manual
LHD
United States
£80,545 (Est: £134.1k - £163.9k)
1952 Land Rover Series I 'Reborn
Gooding Christie's • US • 16 Aug 2025
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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Description
Car Highlights The 24th of Just 25 Land Rovers Renewed by the Factory’s “Reborn” Program
One of Only Two Left-Hand-Drive “Reborn” Examples
Originally Deployed in 1952 as a Belgian Police Vehicle and Dubbed “ Belgium Gendarmerie ” Thought to be
One of Just Two Stateside-Based Examples of the 25 Vehicle Program An 80"-Wheelbase Series I
Finished in RAF Blue and Restored with Pride by a Specialized Team on the Solihull Factory Grounds Technical Specs 1,997 CC Inline 4-Cylinder
Engine Single Solex Carburetor 52 BHP at 4,000 RPM 4-Speed Manual Gearbox with Selectable 4-Wheel Drive 4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes Front and Rear Live Axles with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs
Price Analysis vs Other Series I Reborns
£58,650
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£73,064
Median Price (Since 2020)
£98,905
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Series I Reborn Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 27th Jan 2022
Latest MOT mileage:
664 kilometers
MOT History
Passed
On 28th Jan 2021, 664 kilometers
Failed
On 26th Jan 2021, 662 kilometers
There was 1 defect noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
MOT Mileage Trend
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Gooding Christie's
1517 20th Street, Santa Monica, California, 90404, United States
Operating from Santa Monica, California, Gooding Christie's is a physical auction house dealing in classic and collector motor cars. They hold live auctions and provide vehicle consignment and valuation services.
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