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1957 Land Rover Series 1 109 De Luxe Only 2 former keepers from new

United Kingdom • 15 Mar 2023

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1957 Land Rover Series 1 109 De Luxe has only had two former keepers and was in the same family ownership from 1957 until 2010. The car has been subject to much recent expenditure and is accompanied by copies of the original order form and purchase receipt.

Condition

7

While the car has been restored and maintained, it's not in perfect condition. It retains original parts and has had some wear and tear, but it's been well cared for. It is in good working order.

/ 10

Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

: 2118 HK

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

2118 HK

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Registration No : 2118 HK Chassis No : 12170069 9 MOT : Exempt The Land Rover’s 1595cc, 50bhp four-cylinder Rover engine might seem under-powered today, but its 80lb ft of torque was impressive.

There was permanent four-wheel drive, leaf-sprung suspension and not much else for your £450 when it was launched at the Amsterdam Motor Show in April 1948.

The very first Land Rover registered was one of the Amsterdam Motor Show cars on 21 May 1948, and full production began at Solihull shortly after.

In 1949 the British Army placed its first order.

It wanted 1,878; so many, that the decision was made to paint all Land Rovers in the Army’s Dark Green.

The Red Cross ordered its first Land Rovers in 1954, and its relationship with the marque endures to this day.

In 1954, Solihull made its 100,000th Land Rover and by the time the Series I was replaced in 1958, nearly 200,000 had been produced.

Until being acquired by the vendor in 2015, we understand this Series 1 had been in the same fami...