£22,000 - £26,000
1956 Land Rover Series I 86in
United Kingdom • 18 Mar 2026 • Lot 57
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a Series 1 Land Rover, originally built for the British Army. It has undergone a mechanical rebuild and service, and is offered with photographic records and service history.
Condition
7
Recent overhaul and mechanical rebuild.
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
170601128
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
PSL 772
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Registration No: PSL 772Chassis No: 170601128MOT: Exempt
Originally built under a Ministry of Supply contract for the British Army
Subject to a recent mechanical overhaul and service
Offered with photographic records, service history and current V5C
This is where 'The Best 4x4 by Far' started - a utility vehicle devised in 1947 by the Wilks brothers for use on their farm which drew inspiration from the wartime Jeep.
Thanks to its ingenious high/low ratio four-wheel drive system, the resultant 4x4 possessed incredible climbing capabilities in all conditions (including battlefields).
Boasting a roomier cabin than its 80in predecessor, many consider the short-lived 86in (1954-1956) to be the best of the Series I Land Rovers.
Originally built under a Ministry of Supply contract for the British Army, this example was not a civilian vehicle to begin with and still has its original military data plate and War Department acceptance markings.
Issued with the military census number RGC 528,...
Points of note
£3,488
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,270
Median Price (Since 2020)
£50,625
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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